Publications
OF THE
State Historical Society
of Wisconsin
Joseph Schafer, Superintendent
Wisconsin Historical Publications
Calendar Series
Volume III
Publication of the State Historical Society
of Wisconsin
Calendar Series, Volume III
Calendar of
The Tennessee and
King’s Mountain Papers
of the
Draper Collection of Manuscripts
Madison
Published by the Society
1929
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Publications of the State
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Prefatory Note
The present volume in the Calendar Series of the State His¬
torical Society of Wisconsin has been prepared during the past
five years by Edward Earl Bennett, Ruth Hardaker, Anne King
Gregorie, and Isabel Thompson. These persons held in succession
the Lyman C. Draper Fellowship in Western History, which was
created by the Society as trustee of the Draper Fund, the in¬
come of the fund being used in part to pay the stipend ($500 per
year) granted to the fellow. The work was under the superin¬
tendent’s general direction, but the immediate supervision was
exercised by Doctor Louise Phelps Kellogg, Senior Research
Associate. It was revised by Annie A. Nunns, Assistant Super¬
intendent, and by Edna Louise Jacobson, Assistant Editor. Clara
M. Leiser and Lillian L. Krueger aided in putting the manuscript
in shape for the press.
The Draper Collection, owned by this Society is a complex
of many collections including among others the Preston and
Virginia Papers and the Kentucky Papers (the subjects of Cal¬
endar Series Volumes I and II), the George Rogers Clark Papers,
the Daniel Boone Papers, etc. It is the earnest hope of the
Society to publish in time descriptive calendars of all of the dis¬
tinct sub-collections; and the presentation in this volume of a
calendar covering two highly interesting groups of manuscripts
labelled “Tennessee” and “King’s Mountain” is an occasion of
much satisfaction to the Society.
The Tennessee Papers are preserved in seven folio volumes,
marked (XX), the King’s Mountain Papers are in eighteen vol¬
umes (DD). The marginal press mark, indicating the series,
volume, and page, and the figures following the description which
define the length of the original document, will serve as guides
to the users of the calendar in ordering photostatic or other re-
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productions. This Society is prepared to supply such aids to in¬
vestigators at the actual cost of the service.
Doctor Kellogg’s unique qualifications for supervising work
connected with the Draper Collections are too well known to
scholars to require comment.
JOSEPH SCHAFER
Madison, June, 1929
TENNESSEE PAPERS
1763 Sumter, Thomas. Letter to Joseph Martin, Orange
Dec. 7 County [Va.] Apologies for leaving him ;
3XX35(l-2) although his company would have been
agreeable; will pay him what is owing
when he returns in the spring. Copy.
2 pp.
1769 Martin, Joseph. Powell’s Valley. Letter to [Col.
May 9 William Simms, Albemarle] . Parted from
3XX7(3-5); him sadly; passed through Staunton;
29(3-5) waited at Captain English’s [Ingles] on
New River for Dr. [Thomas] Walker and
Captain Hord [Heard] ; the Kirtleys and
Captain Rucker coming to Holston River;
delayed by floods in streams, arrived at
Valley March 26; location described in de¬
tail; surveying grant; snow fell April 20;
settlers from Bedford and Culpeper, Va.,
and from Maryland. Copy. 3 pp.
1771 Walker, Dr. Thomas. Letter to Joseph Martin. Hopes
Sept. 23 from letter of Col. Andrew Lewis that by
1XX1 honesty of Cherokee, Powell’s Valley settle¬
ment may be included within Donelson’s
Line. A.L.S. 1 pp.
1774 Smith, Daniel. Map sent to Colonel William Preston
July 8 showing headwaters of Clinch and Holston
4XX62 Rivers. A.D. 1 p. Reproduced, Thwaites
and Kellogg, Dunmore’s War, 30.
1774 Campbell, Arthur. Royal Oak [Va.] Letter to Cap-
Aug. 9 tain Daniel Smith. Has recent word of
4XX43 Indian atrocities near Colonel Preston’s;
warns Smith to be on constant guard and
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to collect companies with all possible speed ;
expects express soon from Colonel Pres¬
ton. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed: Dunmore’s
War, 134.
[1774 Soldiers’ book. Muster rolls of men [in Capt. Daniel
AUG. 13] Smith company] at the Elk Garden, Glade
6XX106 Hollow, Maiden Springs, and Big Crab
Orchard forts ; lists of provisions disbursed
and number of horses in the service; pro¬
visions disbursed to ranging companies.
A.D. 27 pp. Printed: Dunmore’s War,
401-404.
1774 Smith, Captain Daniel. List of men under his com-
Aug. 13 mand at the Elk Garden Fort. A.D. 2 p.
5XX2
1774 Dunmore, John Murray, earl. Commission to Joseph
Aug. 25 Martin appointing him captain of militia
1XX2 for Pittsylvania County [Va.], of which
county Archibald Gordon is lieutenant and
chief commander. Partly printed. D.S. 1 p.
1774 Edmiston [Edmondson], William. Statement certi-
Aug. 29 fying James Coile’s period of service and
5XX3 discharge from his command. D.S. 1 p.
1774 Edmiston [Edmondson], William. Statement certi-
Aug. 29 fying Daniel McCoy’s period of service and
4XX45(1) discharge from his command. A. D.S. 1 p.
1774 Edmiston [Edmondson], William. Receipt to Engs
Sept. 20 [Ensign] Campble [Campbell] for pro-
5XX1 visions for use of detachment of Fincastle
militia. A.D.S. 1 p.
1774 Campbell, A[rthur]. Letter to Capt. Daniel Smith on
Sept. 24 Clinch River. Has learned that Reese
4XX43a Bowen’s place is most convenient for a
fort ; urges Smith to commence work there
as soon as possible; believes such action
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1774
Oct.
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1774
Oct.
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1774
Oct.
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will intimidate the enemy; requests infor¬
mation of needed supplies. A.L.S. 1 p.
Penn, Capt. Abraham. Smithfield [Va.] Letter to
7 Capt. Joseph Martin, Culbertson’s Bottom.
Has proceeded on journey home; will not
be discharged before November; Philip
Cavanaugh probably employed as spy ;
urges constant vigilance because of four
Indian attacks on Holston ; people are fort-
ing; thinks Gatliff and Clay should move
their families; promise of Colonel Preston
to stop Alsups wages. A.L.S. 1 p. Printed :
Dunmore’s War, 234-235.
Preston, Col. William. Letter to Capt. Daniel Smith.
9 His letter by Mr. Kinkead received; has
ordered men from companies of Capt.
[William] Herbert, Capt. [Robert] Doack,
and Captain Wilson sent to Major Camp¬
bell; hopes William Doack and one Dough¬
erty [Doherty] will also be able to take
out other men; has ordered Captain Cloyd
to draft men and send them to Major
Campbell; has written to the President,
the merchants of Rocky Ridge, Doctor
Walker, and Colonel Pendleton, imploring
relief for distressed inhabitants on Clinch
and Holston ; does not believe Cherokee are
engaged in war, except a few stragglers
who have joined Shawnee. A. L. S. 1 p.
Printed: Dunmore’s War, 241-243.
Preston, Col. William. Letter to Capt. Joseph
12 Martin, Culbertson’s Bottom. Supply of
flour delayed ; has endeavored to have sev¬
eral loads forwarded to Martin’s company
from Captain Thompson’s ; requests Martin
to secure public beeves at Wolf and Rich
creeks; otherwise will have Mr. Shannon
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1774
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1774
Nov. 10
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1774
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1775
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1775
July 12
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send beeves to the fort; commends Martin
for his activities; in absence of Captain
Penn the scouts to be under Martin’s com¬
mand; desires prompt information of any
disobedience; confident William McMullen
will give no trouble. A.L.S. 1 p. Copy
in 3XX15.
Smith, Daniel. Receipt to James Smith for six beeves
appraised at £20 by James McCarty and
Abraham Cooper. A.D.S. 1 p.
Preston, Col. William. Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin.
Has written to Captain Penn to discharge
the company; indications are that enemy
will be sufficiently employed beyond the
Ohio; requests Martin to tell the scouts to
return home ; has ordered returns of killed
and wounded at Point Pleasant sent to
Martin. A.L.S. 1 p. Copy in 3XX16.
Printed : Dunmore's War, 298-299.
Smith, Daniel. Memorandum of sale of two hides.
A.D. 1 p.
Smith, Daniel. Note to pay 25s. for Thomas Donel-
son from his soldier’s pay. A.D. 1 p.
Gordon, Archibald. Muster roll of Captain [Joseph]
Martin’s company of Pittsylvania militia
in 1774. A.D.S. 1 p.
Ferrel[l], William. Order to Col. Daniel Smith to pay
33s. 6d. to Richard Breas and deduct same
from writer’s wages. A.D. 1 p.
Johnson, William (for Richard Henderson and Com¬
pany). Hillsborough [N.C.] Letter to
Capt. Joseph Martin. Proprietors of lands
purchased from Cherokee informed of ad-
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1776
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1776
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vanced settlements in Powell’s Valley, to
the umbrage of the Indians and contrary
to the proprietors’ instructions; such con¬
duct prejudicial to proprietors and may
cause disputes with Indians ; hopes Captain
Martin will endeavor to stop such settle¬
ment and inform settlers they will not
have lands granted to them there. A.L.S.
Ip.
Public Safety, Committee for Virginia. Williams¬
burg. Commission to Joseph Martin
appointing him captain of a company of
militia of Pittsylvania County. Partly
printed. D.S. 1 p.
- . Document relative to land purchases
by Richard Henderson and Company. A.D.
2 pp. Mutilated.
Pursell, John. Stony Creek, Fincastle County [Va.]
Letter to Col. Joseph Martin, Powell’s Val¬
ley. Has been prevented by injury from
coming to Powell’s Valley in accordance
with promise to Colonel Henderson; has
written him letter of apology; can still
furnish small quantity of powder as prev¬
iously promised through Philip Thomas;
expects to be in the Valley in the summer.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Floyd, John. Boonesborough. Letter to Capt. Jo¬
seph Martin, Fort Johnson. Harrodsburg
men have revolted against Transylvania
a second time; Harrod and Jack Jones at
head of the banditti ; their utter refusal to
have any land surveyed; very scattered
settlement being made; if nothing better
is done about surveying, Captain Shelby
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1776 Martin,
July 25
1XX11
will stop in Valley and finish what is
immediately wanting. A.L.S. 2 pp.
Capt. Joseph. Muster roll of company for
Christian’s campaign; Brice Martin lieu¬
tenant, William Peak ensign, John Reid
and Alexander Burns sergeants, fifty-four
privates. A.D. 1 p.
1776
Martin, Capt. Joseph. Pay rolls of his company on
July 25-
Nov. 12
1XX31
service in Fincastle County under com¬
mand of Col. William Russell, and on Cher¬
okee expedition under command of Col.
William Christian. Contemporary copy.
1 p. Endorsed: A pay roll from the 25
July to 24 Augt. and another from the 25
Augt. to the 12 Novr. A true Coppey.
From 25 July 24 Augt. Ill: 3:8 From
25 Augt. 12 Novr. 359:10:8—470:14:4.
1776 Donelson, John. Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin. Sends
Aug. 5 blank commission for ensign ; directs Mar-
IXX12 tin to march to Fort Chiswell; will prob¬
ably receive further orders there from
Lieutenant Colonel Russell; otherwise, to
proceed to Long Island [on Holston] and
join troops from North and South Caro¬
lina to act under Col. William Christian
against Cherokee towns; orders to this
effect just received from Williamsburg.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1776 Dunkin
Sept. 22
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[Duncan], John. Glade Hollow Station.
Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin. Has sent
what powder and other supplies bearer
would take; compelled, because of scarci¬
ty of powder at the fort, to use part of
supply intended for Martin’s company ;
has written to Colonel Russell requesting
him to furnish additional supplies; spies
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report party of Indians five miles from
fort. A. L. S. 1 p.
1776 Reid, John. Receipt for horse used by Capt. Joseph
Sept. 27 Martin’s company. The horse left at Amos
1XX13 Eaton’s fort. A. D. S. 1 p.
1776-77 Martin, Capt. Joseph. Pay roll of his company from
Nov. 13- Pittsylvania County stationed at Fort
Jan. 31 Patrick Henry under the command of Col.
1XX19 William Russell, 1776-77. Contemporary
copy. 1 p. Endorsed: A pay roll of
Capt. Jos. Martin’s Co. from 13th Novr.
76 to the 31 Jany. 1777 — A true Coppy —
£411:11:10.
1777 Hix, Nathaniel. Receipt to Capt. Joseph Martin for
Jan. 9 £18 2s. for wages. D. S. 1 p.
1XX26(3)
1777 Martin, Capt. Joseph. Pay roll of his company
Feb. 1- stationed at Rye Cove on Clinch River
Mar. 31 under command of Major Bledsoe. Con-
1XX20 temporary copy. 1 p. Endorsed : A pay
roll of Capt. Joseph Martin’s Co. from 1
Feby. to the 31 March 1777 — A true
copy. £421:19:0. Fort Blakamore [Black-
more] Station £33:14:0.
1777 Bledsoe, Col. Anthony. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter
Feb. 22 to Capt. Joseph Martin, Rye Cove. Has
1XX25 been busy quieting alarm of settlers;
Ewing with the Raven and other Indians at
Chota; Purviance killed by Little Fawn;
belief that the Raven and many of his fol¬
lowers will submit, but no encouragement
from Dragging Canoe; rumor by [Alex¬
ander] Cameron of English army being
sent in spring believed false ; has not heard
from Col. [William] Christian or Col.
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1777
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1777
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[William] Russell ; arrival of Captain
Lewis. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Thompson, Capt. James. Letter to Capt. Joseph
1 Martin, Rye Cove on Clinch. Will leave
next day for Williamsburg to inform Gov¬
ernor and council of distressed situation
on Holston frontier; urges Martin to en¬
courage settlers not to abandon country;
will use best endeavors to secure relief.
A. L. S. Ip.
Derry, Robert. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter to Capt.
3 Joseph Martin, Fort Lee on Clinch. Pro¬
posed scheme has apparently collapsed for
lack of basis; thinks the Major has gone
to Williamsburg; hourly expects [Eph¬
raim] Dunlop and Fr-day [sic] ; conten¬
tion between North Carolina and Virginia
over boundary; hopes it will not end in
injury to either; has sent flour and taken
receipt from Bell. A. L. S. 1 p.
Dunlop, Ephraim. Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin,
19 Fort Lee. Has sent all available horses;
times likely to be very difficult; unable to
secure any help; inquired without result
at Bean’s concerning Martin’s powder
horn; Simpson gone to Carolina; has not
seen Hamilton; has sent paper of ink
powder. A. L. S. 1 p.
Love, Capt. Philip. Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin.
22 Has just returned from Williamsburg; at
request of Governor and council has
recommended Capt. Joseph Martin, Capt.
John Montgomery, and Capt. Isaac Bled¬
soe as suitable persons to receive commis¬
sions; would be pleased to have them act
as captains in his regiment. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1777
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1777
Apr.
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1777
Apr.
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Bledsoe, Col. Anthony. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter
8 to Capt. Joseph Martin, Rye Cove on
Clinch. Recent express from Isaac Bled¬
soe states Frederick Calvitt was scalped;
he and Captain Robertson led party in
pursuit; killed one Indian and recovered
ten horses; waylaid on return; two men
wounded, one of them Bunch; reinforce¬
ments sent under Captain Montgomery,
Colonel Gist, and Capt. Nathan Reid; Col¬
onel [Evan] Shelby to command 400 men
to be raised in Bedford, Pittsylvania,
Henry, and Montgomery counties ; will
send reinforcements to Martin if possible;
Cocke not yet arrived; Governor urges
carrying out treaty with friendly part of
nation and has written to them by the Big
Squaw; will write fully on Cocke’s re¬
turn; Calvitt still living; the two wound¬
ed men doing well. A. L. S- 3 pp.
Bledsoe, Col. Anthony. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter
13 to Capt. Joseph Martin, Rye Cove on
Clinch. Martin’s letter sent by Benton
received; most unhappy at strange turn
of affairs; just observations of friends
on removal from his command; desires to
see Martin at election on twenty-ninth ; re¬
fers him to Captain Montgomery for par¬
ticulars. A. L. S. 1 p.
Shelby, Col. Evan. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter to
24 Capt. Joseph Martin, Fort Lee. Sorry for
fate of Martin's men; Captain Stevens
has just arrived with twenty-four men;
will send detachment soon; Cherokee at
fort report several parties of Dragging
Canoe’s warriors moving about ; urges
that settlers be warned; peace confirmed
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1777
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June
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June
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with friendly Cherokee, who promise
Dragging Canoe shall do no more damage ;
Col. [Nathaniel] Gist goes to their towns;
twelve of principal Cherokee to be sent
with commissioners to Williamsburg; ad¬
vises Martin to send out parties of rang¬
ers when reinforcements arrive ; urges
him to bring all people possible to court on
twenty-ninth to work against Campbell;
will come to Powell’s Valley soon. A. L. S.
Ip.
Martin, Capt. Joseph. Pay roll of his company sta-
1- tioned on the frontiers of Washington
30 County [Va.] under command of Col.
Evan Shelby ; detachments stationed at
Rye Cove, Blackmore’s and Moore’s forts.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Endorsed: A
pay roll of Capt. Martin’s Co. from 1st
May to 30th June 1777 — A true copy —
Pay off. Copy.
Shelby, Capt. Isaac. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter to
20 Capt. Joseph Martin, Fort Lee. Sends ac¬
count charged on books against Martin’s
company ; if difficult to settle by this, Mr.
Trenor will post it for him; his brother
Evan and Mr. Hart predict peace with all
of Cherokee except Dragging Canoe, who
has gone to Mobile to confer with [Alex¬
ander] Cameron ; Colonel Gist reports
distress among Cherokee and expects
greatest part of nation at treaty ; distress¬
ed conditions in Kentucky — people penned
up in forts ; one of Boones reported badly
wounded since [John] Todd’s arrival; let¬
ter from Campbell reports Isaac Bledsoe
and James Shelby removed from com¬
mands ; Governor considers their com-
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1777
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panies part of Virginia militia. A. L. S.,
Ip.
Wimbish, John. Holston. Letter to C'apt. Joseph
12 Martin. Sends description of runaway
negro belonging to him; requests Mar¬
tin to assist in apprehending the fugitive;
reward to be left to Martin’s discretion.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Henry, Gov. Patrick. Williamsburg, Va. Commis-
3 sion to Capt. Joseph Martin appointing
him agent and superintendent of Indian
affairs for Virginia. A. D. S. 1 p.
Bledsoe, Col. Anthony. Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin.
Encloses deposition with disagreeable
news; request from Capt. Isaac Shelby
for messenger to inform Cherokee that the
commissioners will treat with them not
later than the second week in April ; intell¬
igence in deposition brought by hirelings
of Ellis, Harlin, Benge, etc.; copies sent
by express to Williamsburg and neighbor¬
ing counties; Captain Cocke has set out
in great haste; urges Martin to use ut¬
most endeavors to pacify people ; Col.
[William] Christian will send him full ac¬
count in few days. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed :
Col. A. Bledsoe [without date but written
doubtless early in 1777] to Capt. Martin.
[L. C. D.]
Campbell, Arthur. Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin,
Rye Cove. Is sending the bearer, William
Bush, to Kentucky with commissions for
justices and sheriff; requests Martin to
furnish him with lead and have a small
party accompany him through Cumber¬
land Gap; has received by express word
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that North Carolina will establish garri¬
son at forks of the Tennessee. A. L. S.
1 p.
1777 [Martin, Capt. Joseph.] Pay roll of men employed by
Virginia to build fort at Rye Cove on
1XX32 Clinch River. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
1778 Porter, Patrick. Receipt to Capt. Joseph Martin for
Jan. 8 £89 16s. 8d. for militia garrison at
1XX26(3) Moore’s Fort. D. S. 1 p.
1778 Ritchie, Alexander. Receipts to Capt. Joseph Martin
Jan. 8 for £140 18s for militia garrison at Fort
1XX26(3) Blackmore. D. S. 1 p.
1778 Trenor, T. Receipt to Capt. Joseph Martin for amount
Jan. 9 due to William Cornell, James Scruggs,
1XX34 Richard Fancher, and Morris Webb as
soldiers’ pay on July 22, 1777. A. D. S.
1 p.
[1778 Shelby, Isaac. Account for provisions and supplies
Jan.] amounting to £611 for Capt. Joseph Mar-
1XX26 tin’s company. List of names. A. D. S.
2 pp.
1778-79 Carter, John. Table giving dates of entry, numbers
Feb. 26- of acres, and survey of land entered by
Sept. 25 Isaac Shelby, James Shelby, John Shelby,
5XX12(l-2) Evan Shelby, H. Hecklerode, Thomas Rid¬
ley, William Cole, Samuel Henley [Hand-
ley], Catherine Shelby, Thomas Flannery,
Elijah Flannery, Martin and William
Cobb. Copy. 3 pp.
1778 Christian, Col. William. Botetourt [County, Va.]
May 13 Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin. Some peo-
1XX35 pie killed on New River; news from
Chota; Hanging Maw has not come in;
advises Martin to go home for a while;
western land purchased from Leman by
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1778
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1779
Feb. 17
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1779
May 2
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1779
May 25
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Governor Henry ; cattle sent to Cherokee ;
horses to be taken in exchange. A. L. S.
1 p.
Christian, Col. William. Botetourt [County, Va.]
Letter to Capt. Joseph Martin. Concerned
at time taken by Bailey to deliver cattle to
Cherokee; cannot see Martin until cattle
business is finished ; flight of Howe’s
army from Philadelphia; generally be¬
lieved he will be captured ; French giving
great assistance; all people about Nat¬
chez taken prisoners by Capt. [James]
Willing; paroled on promise not to act
against America; expedition under Gen.
[Lachlan] McIntosh to be sent against De¬
troit. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Southall, Turner. Richmond [Va.] Letter to Capt.
Joseph Martin. Supplies of salt and am¬
munition have just been sent; delayed
through a mistake from Williamsburg; re¬
quests Martin to send certificate of dis¬
tance to point where goods are to be de¬
livered. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Arthur, and Evan Shelby. Washington
County [Va.] Commission to Capt. Joseph
Martin appointing him major of a battal¬
ion of volunteer militia to be raised to at¬
tack Cherokee towns friendly to Great
Britain. D. S. 1 p.
Been [Bean], Jesse. Order to commissioners to pay
James Keys £27 16s. Witnessed by
John Russell. A. D. S. 1 p.
Trenor, T. Fort [Patrick] Henry. Letter to Peter
Gist. Retraction of calumny against Jos¬
eph Martin as result of a personal quar-
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1779
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1780
Mar.
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1780
Dec.
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1780
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rel. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed : Trenor’s mem¬
orandum.
Lewis, Aaron. Letter to Col. Evan Shelby. Has been
13 authorized to collect money for James
Keys ; understands Shelby has drawn
money for Jesse Been [Bean] ; requests
that he keep all of latter’s money in his
hands. A. L. S. 1 p.
Davis, Isaac. Letter to Maj. Daniel Smith, Washing-
1 ton [County, Va.] Has sent warrants to
Major Smith’s brother Enoch Smith; may
receive more warrants later; corn selling
at £50 a barrel, and other grain in propor¬
tion. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Arthur. Letter to Maj. Joseph Martin. Will
9 meet Colonel Carter and officers at Sulli¬
van County Courthouse Tuesday next to
plan measures against Indians; desires
Martin to attend with two or three traders
recently escaped from Indian towns to
give advice and information; militia to
rendezvous. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, Maj. Joseph. Long Island [Holston]. Letter
12 to [Gov. Thomas Jefferson]. His Excel¬
lency’s dispatches sent promptly along
with letters and medals to chiefs of Cher¬
okee ; their arrival too late to prevent ne¬
gotiations of British agents; chiefs and
warriors of old towns to join the enemy;
vigorous measures necessary to prevent
distress on frontier. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Arthur. Sullivan Courthouse. Letter to
9 Maj. Joseph Martin. Unable to call at
Island on way home because of desire to
see Mr. Lytham [Latham] before he went
to Richmond ; requests Martin to take ac-
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count of provisions at fort under care of
Mr. Bailey and use what is necessary for
prisoners in his charge; has appointed
John Stuart commissary of prisoners.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Green, Gen. Nathanael. In camp in Caswell County,
26 N. C. Commission appointing William
Christian, William Preston, Arthur
Campbell, and Joseph Martin of Virginia,
and Robert Sevier, Evan Shelby, Joseph
Williams, and John Sevier of North Caro¬
lina commissioners to treat with Cherokee
and Chickasaw for adjustment of bound¬
aries and suspension of hostilities. D. S.
3 pp. Attest William Pierce Jr. Sec’y.
Clanosee and Ancoo, Cherokee messengers. Talks to
28 Col. Joseph Martin. Have been sent as
messengers by Oconastota; hope whites
will take pity upon them in their suffer¬
ings; their bad situation not their own
fault but due to the designs of Colonel
Brown ; Hanging Maw desires Colonel
Martin to remember his friendship when
McDonald’s party attempted to take him
prisoner at Chota; the Great Spirit has
told them they have been rogues to the
Americans, but have been punished and
ought now to live in peace; all has been
destruction since they refused to listen to
Colonel Martin ; hope he will secure peace
for them once more. Document written
by interpreter. 3 pp.
Christian, Col. [William.] Talk to Cherokee chiefs.
26 Offers to exchange prisoners; will give
up all Indian prisoners in return for all
whites held prisoners by the Indians.
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A. D. 1 p. Endorsed: No. 3 Col. Chris¬
tian July 26 copied.
The Tassell. Talk to commissioners. Speaks for the
26 warriors of Chickamauga, who are pleas¬
ed with Colonel Martin’s speech; their
people at home promise to keep the peace ;
McDonald and Scott declare it was not
they but Colonel Brown who brought on
the recent troubles ; presents string
of beads to Col. [John] Sevier in token of
friendship and desire to keep the peace.
Contemporary copy. 1 p. Endorsed : No.
4 The Tassell 27th. Copied.
Clanosee, Ancoo, and the Tassell. Talks to Col. Joseph
26-31 Martin and Col. William Christian, at
Colonel Martin’s house. Clanosee of Set-
tico believes all is well now as result of
good talks during the month; will think
of nothing now but peace and quiet; bids
them farewell; Ancoo of Chota believes
the Great Spirit has guided both sides;
both can live in the land; is glad they
have met in this conference; the Tassell
says that four years before the whites re¬
quested a small parcel of land to be bound¬
ed by Chimney Top Rock ; that they prom¬
ised to run a line but neglected to do so;
that they encroached upon his people, who
complained that their goods were stolen
and their horses driven off ; this the cause
of the late disturbance; the white people
attacked their towns and destroyed their
people ; the English at Augusta gave them
presents and urged them to avenge the
thefts and encroachments; these the prin¬
cipal causes of the late troubles ; will enter
upon the business of the peace tomorrow.
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Contemporary copy. 4 pp. Endorsed :
No. 2. Tassell’s Talk 26 July copied.
Sevier, Col. John. Talk to the Cherokee warriors and
chiefs. Assures them he never hated them
as a people but fought them for the safe¬
ty of his people; has taken some of their
women and children prisoners; will give
up all of them as soon as white prisoners
are brought in; trusts they have buried
their differences; requests them not to
disturb settlers who have planted corn
near where line is supposed to run; men
from North Carolina will meet them next
winter and discuss land question. Con¬
temporary copy. 2 pp. Endorsed: 5 —
Col. Severe 28th.
Christian, Col. [William] Talk to Cherokee warriors
and chiefs. Commissioners have listened
to their talk about the land and know very
well Indians have never given it away;
will write about it to people of North Car¬
olina, who will be honest with them; re¬
cent insults and injuries to the Indians
made by rogues or those who love the
King ; trusts that they may now be broth¬
ers and live in peace; desires some of
their chiefs to attend the Great Council of
the thirteen United States at Philadelphia ;
Colonel Martin will go and return with
them and will inform them when men of
North Carolina will be ready for a council
with them during the next winter. A. D.
2 pp. Endorsed : [Col.] Christian 28. Remr
Harlin.
[Christian, Col. William] Talk to Indian mothers.
Has been much affected by their talk;
their words and thoughts show human na-
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ture everywhere the same; the women of
the white people will be touched by their
words; their people will be disturbed no
more if they will keep the peace. A. D. 1 p.
Smith, Joseph. Letter to Col. Daniel Smith, Washing¬
ton County [Va.] Is writing to him by
Billy Hendrick; delayed in writing by in¬
cursion of the enemy; conjecture as to
movements of the enemy; Enoch Smith
departed for Kentucky; sends regards to
their brother Henry Smith and his wife.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Fleming, Col. William. Belmont [Va.] Letter to Col.
Daniel Smith, Washington Co., Va. Has
recent letter from Col. Thomas Marshall
stating that Col. Samuel McDowell, Col.
Daniel Smith, and Col. Granville Smith
have been placed on western commission;
is expecting a visit from Colonel Marshall
about April 15; believes it would be well
to make known when commissioners are to
meet so that interested parties from New
Orleans, Fort Pitt, and Illinois may be
able to meet with them. A.L.S. 1 p.
Preston, Col. William. Fort Chiswell. Letter to Gen.
Daniel Smith, Washington [Co., Va.] To
be forwarded by Col. Arthur Campbell.
Has order to run line between Montgom¬
ery and Washington counties; is sending
copies of order to Smith and Colonel
Christian; in case former cannot run the
line, will appoint John Breckinridge to do
it; death of writer’s daughter, Nancy
Preston; authorizes Smith to call upon
Captain Hays or Captain Maxwell for mil¬
itary guard if needed. A. L. S. 1 p.
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McCorkle, James. Montgomery March Court. Order
to surveyor to run dividing line between
Montgomery and Washington counties ;
Col. Daniel Smith authorized to run the
line if convenient for him ; otherwise
county surveyor empowered to oversee the
work. Copy. 1 p. Endorsed: Order of
Montgomery Court to be sent by the Clerk
to Washington Court.
Talk of the Chickasaw Indians. To be delivered by
Simon Burney to the commanders of
every station between that nation and the
falls of the Ohio River. Desire to conclude
peace, but will remain friendly to the Eng¬
lish as first people to protect them against
French, Spaniards, and their Indian al¬
lies; Poymace Tauhaw reminds them of
former friendly relations and desires last¬
ing peace; admits their young men have
injured the whites; but were urged on
and led by Cherokee, Creeks, and Waupen-
ackys [Delawares] ; this done because
whites built fort on their hunting grounds
without their consent; have received word
from the Illinois that Virginians, French,
and Spaniards desire to be friends with
them; Red King’s talk to same effect.
Signed Poymace Tauhaw, Mingo Homaw,
Triskou Palapo, Piomingo. Contemporary
copy certified by John Bowman. 3 pp.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. In Council. Letter to Col.
Joseph Martin, Indian Agent at Long Isl¬
and. Has received information from John
Donelson of Lincoln County that two
Chickasaw chiefs have arrived there with
proposals of peace from their nation ;
Donelson proposes French Lick on Cumb-
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erland River as place of meeting; Martin
to cooperate with Donelson to transact
this business; indications are that Ind¬
ians expect no presents ; because of late¬
ness of season, nothing can be done until
spring but to fix time and place of meet¬
ing. L. S. 2 pp.
Christian, Col. [William], and Colonel Taylor. Mem-
10 orandum of presents given to Cherokee
chiefs, Oconastota, the Tassell, and
others, who set out for Richmond and
turned back. A. N. 2 pp. Endorsed :
Sent back by Cols. Christian and Tayler.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Letter
6 to Col. Joseph Martin. Requests him to
notify Donelson immediately to select
time and place for meeting with Creek
and Chickasaw Indians; necessary goods
and money will be sent soon ; governor of
North Carolina disposed to put stop to en¬
croachments upon Indian lands and will lay
the subject fully before next Assembly;
authorizes Martin to employ Rogers if he
will be of any influence with the Indians
as interpreter or messenger ; General
Clark has received friendly talk from Ind¬
ians and has sent Capt. [Robert] George
to invite them to a treaty for sale of small
part of their land; commission and full
instructions will be sent with provisions.
L. S. 4 pp.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Instruc-
11 tions to Joseph Martin, John Donelson,
and Isaac Shelby. Appoints them commis¬
sioners to conclude peace with Chickasaw
and Creek Indians; place of holding treaty
left to their judgment, but suggests
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French Lick on Cumberland River; in¬
structs them to impress upon Indians the
great power of the United States and
their advantages over the English; has
information from Rogers that some whites
have settled in Chickasaw country and are
plundering the people; requests them to
capture these vagabonds or drive them
from the country; to insist on return of
prisoners taken by Indians ; General
Clark has sent Captain George to Chicka¬
saw to purchase tract of land lying be¬
tween Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio
rivers wholly within chartered boundary
of Virginia; sends resolution of Assembly
on this subject for their guidance;
instructs them to cooperate with General
Clark in this matter ; advises utmost
caution to forestall claims of some north¬
ern states to large portion of Virginia ter¬
ritory as lying within limits of purchase
made by them from the Six Nations ; Gen¬
eral Clark limited to £700 for the pur¬
chase and warned by all means to avoid
including any land within the chartered
limits of North Carolina ; authorizes them
under their commission also to conclude
treaty of peace with Cherokee, particular¬
ly with Chickamauga; advises them to
make treaties with Shawnee and Hurons
if late blow by General Clark has induced
them to desire peace. D. S. 7 pp. An¬
other copy in 1XX57.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. Richmond [Va.] Com-
13 mission to Joseph Martin, John Donelson,
and Isaac Shelby appointing them com¬
missioners for Virginia to negotiate a
treaty of peace with the Cherokee, Chicka-
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saw, and Creek nations. D. S. 1 p.
[Seal of Virginia]
Young, H. Richmond [Va.] Letter to Col. [Joseph]
28 Martin. Informs him that invoice of
goods sent by order of the executive will
be delivered to him by James Christie, to
whom he is to give his receipt. A. L. S.
1 P.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Letter
6 to Col. Joseph Martin. Reid delayed by
bad weather; fears delay will frustrate
plans for intercepting messengers from
northern and southern Indians; has writ¬
ten to Colonel Campbell to use utmost en¬
deavors to cut them off ; requests Martin
promptly to express any intelligence re¬
ceived by Campbell; is much concerned at
Martin’s delay to invite Chickasaw and
Creeks to a treaty and to determine the
place of meeting; fears Indians will feel
neglected by delay and take up the hatchet
again; urges him to let Major Reid set out
immediately; is sending duplicates of his
commission and instructions. L.S. 4 pp.
Dysart, James. Letter to Col. Joseph Martin, Indian
15 Agent, Holston. Informs him that goods
consigned to him were received by Colonel
Edmiston [Edmondson] and writer be¬
cause the teams gave out ; every article de¬
livered to Mr. Mann. A. L. S. 1 p.
Walker, Dr. Thomas. Castle Hill. Letter to Col.
9 Daniel Smith, Washington [County, Va.]
Loyal and Greenbrier land companies’
surveys confirmed by court; Col. Samuel
Lewis agent for latter; terms for settlers.
A. L. S. 1 p.
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Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Letter
20 to Col. Joseph Martin. Has received his
letter of April 14 enclosing letter from
Colonel Shelby; urges him to hold treaty
with Indians at place on Holston or French
Broad to save state unnecessary expense;
believes Colonel Shelby mistaken in sup¬
posing Indians expect presents; is deter¬
mined not to buy their friendship ; believes
it might be well for Martin to go to North
Carolina Assembly on business of encroach¬
ments on Indian lands; expects him to
move to Powell’s Valley as soon as possible.
L. S. 2 pp.
List of goods delivered to the Chickamauga Indians at
9 treaty held July 9, 1783 at Long Island of
7 Holston ; to the Chickasaw Indians at
15 treaty held Nov. 7, 1783 at Nashville; to
the Cherokee and Chickasaw at talks held
at Chota, Sept. 15, 1785. 2 pp. Endorsed:
The before mentioned Goods disposed of
as is expressd in this Memo, is Containd
in an Invoice Signed Edmd. Smith for
Wm. Hay C. A. Richmond, 4th. Augt. 1782
and as pr Invoice dated Jany. 28th. 1783
not Signed delivd. John Rainer waggoner.
Isaac. Letter to Col. Joseph Martin, Long
Island. Has just received his favor by Mr.
Springston ; believes only method to
avoid approaching evil is to send oif all In¬
dians who are not of weight in treaty ; has
directed Captain Hall to hurry down sixty
bushels of corn from Shoat’s ford on Hol¬
ston ; will write immediately in most press¬
ing manner to Hall and Latham; advises
him if nothing is obtained in time, to as¬
sure Indians that only their chiefs can be
concerned in treaty. A.L.S. 1 p.
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Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Letter
21 to Col. Joseph Martin, Indian Agent for
the State of Virginia. Believes Martin’s
confidence in Reid misplaced ; will lay
Martin’s proposal for land purchase at
mouth of Tennessee before Assembly in
October; supply of lead delayed because
of lack of funds for transportation; re¬
quests full information of attack on Span¬
ish fort and names of all persons con¬
cerned; is pleased to learn of friendly
disposition of Shawnee Indians; advises
Martin to follow instructions in dealing
with them. L. S. 2 pp.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Letter
18 to Col. Joseph Martin, Indian Agent. Has
received his letter with Ewing’s account
of trip to Chickasaw; cannot form judg¬
ment as to their friendship until Reid’s re¬
turn ; advises him in meantime to send no
more messengers to them ; regrets Martin
did not go to Falls of Ohio to meet north¬
ern Indians according to instructions ;
fears opportunity for treaty with them
has been lost; his former letter only re¬
ferred him to General Clark for advice
and did not prohibit his proceeding to the
Falls alone ; urges him promptly to carry
out orders for removal to Powell’s Valley;
hopes Colonel Christian can assist him;
recent mischief of Chickamauga Indians;
is advised that Donelson is attempting to
purchase Indian lands in Georgia ; believes
this may interfere with his present duties.
L. S. 3 pp.
Form of oath taken by officials of [Davidson County]
> N. C. Signed by Andrew Ewin, clerk;
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Da[vid] Williams, sheriff; Isaac Bledsoe,
Samuel Barton, Francis Prince, and Isaac
Lindsey. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: Signa¬
tures of Isaac Bledsoe and Isc. Lindsey
cut out and sent to Lossing. L. C. D.
New York Royal Gazette. Article giving intelligence
11 from Washington County, Virginia. Rash
conduct of Cumberland settlers in attack¬
ing Spanish settlements; the attack in¬
stigated by Tories. Copy. 1 p.
Blount, William. Hillsborough [N. C.] Letter to Col.
26 Joseph Martin. Has received his letter by
Captain Bledsoe; is glad he has made
purchase from Indians at Bend of Tennes¬
see; goods for payment sent from Phila¬
delphia to Washington; dispute between
Georgia and South Carolina over back
country to Mississippi River ; General
Rutherford agreed to join in the purchase;
General Caswell, Colonel Donelson, and
Colonel Sevier mentioned; refers to land
grants within limits of their purchase.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Treaty of peace. Col. Joseph Martin and Col. John
5-6 Donelson, Virginia Commissioners, and
Mingoamah the Red King, Tushatokoa the
Mountain Leader, Betrico. Fontontoba,
Toboholoby, and Toashoway, Chickasaw
chiefs, John Depford a half-breed, at
French Lick [Nashville], Cumberland
River. Governor Harrison’s message ;
white people desire peace and trade ;
Chickasaw requested to expel Delawares
who have refused to attend treaty; Ind¬
ians attribute recent trouble to advice of
English; complaints that Americans hunt
on their lands; desire all but traders ex-
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eluded; boundaries of Indian land claims
defined; the Mountain Leader agrees to
expulsion of Delawares; peace concluded.
D. S. 5 pp. [Seals] John Brown and
John Donelson clerks.
[Campbell, Col. Arthur.] Letter to Col. Joseph
Martin. Encloses draft of letter which he
suggests Martin send to Col. I[saac]
Shelby; has decided to hold treaty with
southern Indians at Big Creek about June
1; leaves proposed treaty with Shawnee
and Wyandot to General Clark and him¬
self [Shelby] ; requests him to forward
Governor’s talk to Chickasaw ; must frus¬
trate schemes of commandant at Detroit
to unite northern and southern Indians;
Martin may alter letter as he sees fit;
much depends on his exertions ; holds that
Chippewa, not Shawnee, defeated Ameri¬
cans at Blue Licks. A. L. 2 pp.
Martin, Gov. Alexander. Danbury [N. C.] Letter to
Col. Joseph Martin, Superintendent of
Indian Affairs. Urges recent murders at
Cumberland Gap be investigated at once;
if fixed upon Cherokee or Chickamauga, to
demand guilty persons under threat of im¬
mediate expedition against them; Bench
must be surrendered by the Chickamauga
to be tried in Morgan District; will noti¬
fy governors of South Carolina and Geor¬
gia of settlement of Spaniards and Dela¬
wares at Muscle Shoals; advises Martin
to urge General Me Dowell and Colonel
Sevier to drive off settlers on Indian lands
beyond French Broad; requests him to
urge Campbell and McDowell to demand
that murderers be tried in North Carolina.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
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North Carolina House of Assembly. [Extracts from
20-21 the minutes.] Committee report on peti¬
tion of William Blount and other citizens
of North Carolina respecting expediency
of laying out new county in western terri¬
tory ; recommends that seven commis¬
sioners be appointed to investigate and re¬
port on the matter; these commissioners
empowered to grant warrants of survey;
no person to obtain grant of over 1,000
acres; purchase price to be one-eighth
dollar per acre; Lachlan McIntosh Jr.,
William Downs, Stephen Heard, John
Morel, John Donelson, Joseph Martin,
John Sevier appointed in accordance with
recommendation of committee. Contemp¬
orary copy. 3 pp.
Blount, William. Charleston. Letter to Col. John
9 Donelson. Sends copy of petition pre¬
sented to Georgia Assembly; commis¬
sioners of Georgia well disposed toward
land grant on Tennessee River; will be
most strongly influenced to make land
grant if it appears that many people are
about to move to the Bend ; urges him to
circulate this report; intends to move out
himself with fifty families; desires to be
appointed colonel if commissioners of
North Carolina have no objections; has
been assured the support of the Georgia
commissioners; has made use of Bledsoe’s
name because of his influence. A. L. S.
4 pp. Endorsed: Circular.
Buchanan, John, James Mulherrin, Andrew Ewin.
11 Bond for £1000 for Buchanan as deputy
surveyor of Davidson County, N. C. under
Daniel Smith. Samuel Barton, Thomas
Moseley witnesses. D. S. 1 p.
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Confederation Congress. Resolution allowing Indian
19 commissioners $6.50 per day during time
employed in making treaties. D. S. By
Charles Thomson, secretary. 1 p.
Hardy, S. Annapolis [Md.] Letter to Patrick Henry,
11 Henry Co., Va. Has neglected to answer
his letter respecting Colonel Martin be¬
cause of adjournment of Congress; sends
committee report to effect that two Indian
agents are to be appointed for southern
department; Colonel Martin will doubt¬
less be one of them; will give every con¬
sideration to recommendation concerning
him when report of committee is discuss¬
ed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Christian, Col. William. Mahanaim. Letter to Col.
31 Joseph Martin. Advises him to send
treaty proceedings as soon as possible;
writer’s father sick ; desires to know
whether he will go directly to Bend of
Tennessee; refers to his letter written in
June but just sent; has paid George And¬
erson £100 agreed upon with Col. Gilbert
Christian; will pay Mrs. Bailey horses or
a negro in lieu of money if her lands do
not suit her; Congress will take up Ind¬
ian affairs in November; he should know
results by Christmas; will probably see
him in August on way to Henry County.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Armstrong, Martin D. Letter to Col. Joseph Martin,
11 Long Island. Neither writer, his brother,
nor W. Baggs could send supplies request¬
ed because of shocking accounts brought
in daily by travelers from beyond mount¬
ains; could learn nothing concerning the
gentlemen from Georgia; William Bailey
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Smith had heard nothing of them when he
left Colonel Sevier ; is confident he can sat¬
isfy Martin as to his conduct; has writ¬
ten to Colonel Blount on the subject; will
be at the Island soon. A. L. S. 1 p.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin. [Richmond, Va.] Letter to
18 Col. Joseph Martin, Powell’s Valley. Has
received his letter of July 22, giving talk
of the Chickamauga chief Raven; is en¬
closing reply which he urges Martin to
send on at once; will order Captain Pey¬
ton to send 300 pounds of powder to Pow¬
ell’s Valley; approves his purpose to
bring copy of Indian treaty in person ; full
account of Indian affairs much desired at
next Assembly. L. S. 2 pp.
Treaty of peace. Oliver Wolcott, Richard Butler, and
22 Arthur Lee, commissioners for the United
States, with the Sachems and Warriors of
the Six Nations at Fort Stanwix. Protec¬
tion to be given Seneca, Mohawk, Ononda¬
ga, and Cayuga on condition six hostages
be immediately delivered to commissioners
to remain in possession of United States
until all prisoners are surrendered; secur¬
ity guaranteed to Oneida and Tuscarora in
possession of their lands ; land claims
west of irregular line from Oswego Lake
to Ohio River surrendered to United
States in consideration of goods to be de¬
livered to Six Nations. Printed copy.
2 pp.
Blount, William. At Governor Caswell’s, Kin[g]ston
4 [N. C.] Letter to Col. John Sevier, Col.
John Donelson, and Col. Joseph Martin.
Letter directed to Maj. George Doherty
and written by Col. Mfartin] Armstrong
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states that only General Heard of Georgia
commissioners appeared, he and Carolina
commissioners desire entry office for Bend
lands at Long Island of Holston; expects
to attend Indian treaty from April 20 to
May 10 with General Caswell; desires
opening of entry office be postponed until
after treaty ; Cession Act repealed by
General Assembly. A. L. S. 8 pp.
Martin, [Gov.] Alexander. Letter to Col. Joseph
Martin, Agent of Indian Affairs. Memor¬
andum and instructions for collection of
provisions for treaty with Cherokee to be
held about April 25 next, at the Long Is¬
land of Holston. A.L.S. 2 pp.
Pennsylvania Journal. Excerpt of letter from Wash¬
ington County, Va. concerning action of
western territory in declaring its indepen¬
dence of North Carolina. Opinion given
that motive for action of convention was
desire to appropriate Indian lands in Big
Bend of Tennessee. Copy. 2 pp.
Confederation Congress. Resolution to appoint three
commissioners to treat with Cherokee and
other southern Indians ; commissioners
instructed to demand surrender of prison¬
ers and property taken from American
citizens; executives of Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to
be informed where treaty is to be held,
that they may send persons to encourage
Indians to warn Congress of evil designs
of neighboring tribes ; executives of
states mentioned to furnish about 150 mil¬
itiamen for guard, and to draw on any of
these states for sum not to exceed $9,000
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orary copy. 2 pp. Mutilated.
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Chota since July 10 awaiting dispatches
from Congress to be brought by General
[Andrew] Pickens by way of Charleston;
Indians in great confusion; houses built
by people of Franklin within two miles of
Chota; families from various towns mov¬
ing away; will do all possible to reconcile
them; anxiety of Indians over treaty in
May with Governor Sevier on French
Broad; agreement made then to permit
whites actually settled in their lands to re¬
main until another talk was held; these
settlers now holding lands and building
forts; treaty cannot be held before Con¬
gress meets unless Georgia will advance
$2,000; has been informed by old Tassell
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Confederation Congress. Statement of selection of
21 Benjamin Hawkins, Daniel Carroll, and
William Perry commissioners to treat
with Cherokee in accordance with act of
March 15; resolution for two additional
commissioners, Andrew Pickens and [Jos¬
eph Martin]. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Mutilated.
Confederation Congress. Commission to Benjamin
21 Hawkins, Daniel Carroll, William Perry,
Andrew Pickens, and Joseph Martin,
authorizing any three or more of them to
make treaties of peace with the Cherokee
and all other southern Indians within the
limits of the United States. D. S. by Charles
Thomson, secretary. 1 p. [Seal affixed]
Martin, Gen. Joseph. Chota. Letter to Gen. [William]
1 Russell. Expresses concern at report of
Colonel Campbell ; has been confined at
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that French in Canada have incited Shaw¬
nee and other western tribes to strike near
Falls of Niagara ; hopes to meet him soon
at Long Island of the Holston. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Fox, Arthur, and Thomas Marshall. Fayette County,
23-24 Ky. Surveys and plats for lands on trea¬
sury warrants for heirs of Maj. John Mos-
by. Contemporary copy. 2 pp. Endorsed.
Surveys of land belonging to Wade Mosby
& H. Brown. 2883 Acres.
Blount, William. Hopewell [N. C.] Letter to Col.
23 Joseph Martin, Tugalo, Ga. Commends
him for engaging 200 bushels of corn;
will pay him when reaching Augusta after
conclusion of treaty with Choctaw and
Chickasaw; is sorry Chickasaw are com¬
ing to treaty at Hopewell because their
land claims in North Carolina will make
it difficult to agree upon boundary line as
was done with Cherokee ; urges Martin to
use influence with Chickasaw to induce
them to accept Tennessee River as bound¬
ary line. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Treaty at Hopewell between United States commis-
3-10 sioners and Chickasaw and Choctaw na¬
tions. Peace agreed upon ; Indian nations
to be placed under protection of United
States ; boundaries defined ; citizens
settling on Chicasaw or Choctaw lands
to forfeit protection of the United
States; mutual cooperation for punish¬
ment of whites or Indians committing
robbery or murder, retaliation by punish¬
ment of innocent on either side forbidden;
United States to regulate trade with Ind¬
ians ; Chickasaw and Choctaw to give
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warning of any hostile designs of neigh¬
boring tribes; signed by Benjamin Haw¬
kins, Andrew Pickens, Joseph Martin for
the United States; Piomingo, Mingatush-
ka, Latopoia, for the Chickasaw nation;
Yockanahoma, Yockahoopoie, Mingohoop-
oie, Tobocoh, Pooshemastuby, and thirteen
small medal chiefs of the first class and
twelve medal and gorget captains for the
Choctaw nation. Printed. 4 pp.
Martin, Col. Joseph. Augusta [Ga.] Letter to Gov.
Patrick Henry. Treaties with Chickasaw
finished by commissioners of Congress on
January 15; is sending full account of
proceedings and a Spanish commission se¬
cured from Choctaw; exchange of Span¬
ish medals for those of Virginia opposed
by commissioners as establishing state
authority instead of that of United States
in that nation; treaties with Chickasaw
similar to Cherokee treaty of previous De¬
cember; the Choctaw agreed to give up
land for three trading posts; the Chicka¬
saw for one; starting soon in pursuit of
Cherokee prisoners. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Blount, William. Charleston [S. C.] Letter to Col.
Joseph Martin. Augusta [Ga.] is sending
him $160; has been obliged to take bill on
New York to pay Cole; on advice of Gen¬
eral Pickens has not paid Williman yet;
will pay him after Martin’s bills are paid
up by Owen and Jervais ; intends to leave
Martin’s bills in hands of Colonel Vander-
horst; was unable to pay Sloan for some
time after arrival in Charleston; Hawkins
leaving soon for New York to complete
Indian transactions. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1786 Proceedings of meeting held by representatives of
June 2 militia companies of Davidson and Sum-
5XX18 ner counties [Tenn.]. Col. Daniel Smith,
Col. James Robertson, Capt. Benjamin
Hardin, Maj. William Hall, Capt. James
Winchester, Capt. James Bums, Ephraim
Me Lean, Thomas Maloy, Daniel Me Gary,
and Jesse Cain present; Colonel Smith
appointed chairman; ordered that letter
from George Muter, Harry Innes, John
Brown, and Benjamin Sebastian on navi¬
gation of Mississippi be read; Col. Dan¬
iel Smith, Capt. James Winchester, James
Maloy, and Lardner Clark to send remon¬
strance to Congress against giving up nav¬
igation of Mississippi. A. D. 1 p.
1786 Caswell, Gov. Richard. Kin[g]ston [N. C.] Letter
July 12 to John Sevier. Impolitic to correspond
4XX18(2-4) with him as head of state of Franklin, but
is pleased to correspond with him as an in¬
dividual ; reference to Colonel Blount’s
conduct at Indian treaty ; does not believe
Confederation Congress will hold North
Carolina to earlier treaties ; extraordi¬
nary action of South Carolina Assembly in
annulling land grants in Bend of Tennes¬
see ; does not recall plan of Colonel Blount
alluded to. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1786 Telfair, [Gov.] Edward. Augusta, Ga. Letter to Gen.
Nov. 28 Joseph Martin, Agent Cherokee Nation.
2XX10 Informs him Georgia commissioners have
concluded peace with Creek Indians; this
information given that he may regulate
his conduct toward Creek Indians in Cher¬
okee Nation. L. S. 1 p.
[1786] [Smith, Daniel, for representatives of militia of Dav-
6XX105 idson and Sumner counties]. Letter to
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George Muter, Harry Innes, John Brown,
and B[enjamin] Sebastian. Acknowledges
receipt of their letter, by Colonel Robert¬
son, relative to navigation of Mississippi;
committee appointed to collect informa¬
tion and communicate upon the subject.
Copy. 1 p.
Tennessee General Assembly. Act for the division
6 of Davi[d]son County. States rights of
surveyors by virtue of warrants issued
previous to division of county; responsi¬
bility of inhabitants of Sumner County for
support of troops for defense of Cumber¬
land Settlement. Certified as a copy by J.
Hunt and S. Haywood. Signed by James
Coon and John B. Ashe. 3 pp. In handwrit¬
ing of Coon.
Randolph, [Gov.] Edmund. Richmond [Va.] Letter
31 to Col. Joseph Martin. Commends him
for past services in Indian department
but is unable to continue his appointment
because of recent action of Congress; re¬
quests him to present accompanying med¬
als to chiefs in name of Virginia. L. S.
1 p.
Rice, John. Lebanon [Tenn.] At Captain Hay’s.
26 Letter to Col. Daniel Smith. Plans to take
Smith’s preemption plats to secretary’s
office prevented by absence of former with
Mr. Sanders in pursuit of Indians who had
stolen his horses; writer’s plat incorrect¬
ly drawn and returned by Mr. Nelson;
Sampson Williams, a deputy of military
lands, secured to do the business, which he
wishes put to the warrant of John Rice,
assistant of William Ramsey; plat sent by
Jonas Manifee for his land ; desires Smith
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to send plats by Capt. James Lanier. L. S.
1 p.
Confederation Congress. Ordinance for the govern-
13 ment of the Territory of the United States
northwest of the river Ohio. Printed. 1 p.
Signed by Charles Thomson, secretary.
Confederation Congress. Resolution, on committee
26 report by Messrs. Kean, Clarke, and Gray¬
son, on motion of [Henry] Lee for holding
treaties with northern and southern Ind¬
ians, that North Carolina, South Carolina,
and Georgia be authorized to appoint one
commissioner each to act with superinten¬
dent of Indian affairs for southern depart¬
ment to hold treaty of peace with southern
Indians; commissioners to receive $5.00
a day for their services; $6,000 to be ap¬
propriated for necessary expense of
treaty; commissioners authorized to apply
to North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Georgia for military guard; Governor of
Northwest Territory authorized to apply
to commanding officer of United States
troops for military guard if he deems it
necessary to hold treaty with Indians of
northern department. Contemporary copy
from Journal of Congress. 3 pp. Signed
by H[enry] Knox, Secretary of War.
Caswell, Gov. Richard. Commission to Joseph Martin
15 appointing him brigadier general of mili¬
tia in the District of Washington. Partly
printed. D. S. 1 p.
Sanders, James. Tarborough [N. C.] Letter to Col.
23 Daniel Smith, Sumner County, N. C. Is
sending copy of Federal Constitution and
resolves of North Carolina Assembly ;
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1788
Mar.
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1788
Mar.
2XX16
North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Georgia permitted by Congress to treat
with southern Indians, an equal propor¬
tion of expense to be borne by
United States ; this refused by North
Carolina Assembly; attempt to cede west¬
ern land to Congress defeated; Colonel
Hawkins through friendship with Mc-
Gillivray will attempt to keep peace with
Creeks ; presumes he will see Hawkins’
letter to McGillivray by Colonel Bled¬
soe ; Colonels Bledsoe and Robertson
have several grants of writer and Smith ;
desires Smith to look after registering
them together with grants of William
Sanders and James Bradley and to apply
to Major Martin for the necessary money;
expects to see Smith or Captain Win¬
chester at convention. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Evans, Thomas. Nashville. Letter to Gen. Joseph
10 Martin, Holston River. Congratulates
him upon his appointment as brigadier
general ; informs him of reprehensible
conduct of a party led by Major Kilpatrick
against the Coldwater towns in seizing
boats of some Vincennes merchants ; hopes
Captain Lanier’s efforts to bring these
persons to punishment will meet his ap¬
proval. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Lanier, James. Letter to Gen. Joseph Martin. Mis-
16 conduct of Maj. Michael Kilpatrick of
Davidson County militia in seizing proper¬
ty of American citizens for use of his
party without reporting his action to the
commanding officer of the district;
requests his arrest and trial; Benjamin
Castleman, Andrew Ewin, Jr., Joshua
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1788
June
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Thomas and William Logan may be called
as witnesses. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hutchins, Thomas. Green County, Washington Dis-
5 rict, N. C. Resolutions sent to Brig. Gen.
Joseph Martin, recommending campaign
against Indians. Cherokee Indians of
Chickamauga towns attacked boat of forty
people moving to Cumberland settlement,
killing all but three; this acknowledged
by Cherokee chief Tassell, who says those
Indians have joined hostile Creeks; Wil¬
liam Ingles and Betsy Patterson killed;
Ingles’ wife and four children taken pris¬
oners; lad named Hinds, Archibald
Sharp, and James Franklin killed; wife
and six children of John Thisk killed; John
Tye, Simeon Hinds, and one Sharp
wounded ; wife of James Me Carty killed ;
about 150 horses stolen ; settlers on lands
purchased from government driven to
forts; immediate military force to repel
Indians imperative; advises that General
Martin call out 400 militiamen from
Greene County, 100 each from Hawkins
and Sullivan counties, and 200 from Wash¬
ington County to march against Chicka¬
mauga towns. Witnessed by Dan Kennedy.
A. D. S. 2 pp.
Confederation Congress. Resolution upon report by
19-20 Secretary of War on letter from Governor
Randolph, that an agent be appointed for
Cherokee at salary of $500 per year to con¬
tinue in office for six months; the new
agent to be subordinate to superintendent
of southern department, and in all cases to
receive instructions from Congress; elec¬
tion of agent ordered for next day, at
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1788
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1788
June
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1788
July
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which time Col. Joseph Martin was elected.
D. S. by Charles Thomson, secretary. 1 p.
Williamson, Hu. New York. Letter to Col. Joseph
23 Martin, Tennessee R, N. C. Arrived in
New York and took seat in Congress in
May; Doctor White gone and agent ap¬
pointed for southern department before his
arrival; new appointee unacquainted with
Indian affairs; Congress induced by Car¬
rington and Brown of Virginia and Mr.
Swan to continue Martin’s services by put¬
ting Cherokee under separate charge and
appointing him subordinate agent over
them with salary of $500 a year; thinks
it probable that in next year whole duty
of southern department will be put into his
hands. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Knox, [Henry]. War office. Letter to Col. Joseph
23 Martin. Informs him of his appointment
as agent for Cherokee Nation agreeable to
resolve of Congress of June 19, 1788; en¬
closes ordinance of Aug. 7, 1786 for regu¬
lation of Indian department ; instructs
him to give no presents to Indians unless
authorized by Congress; mentions sincere
desire of Congress to give justice and pro¬
tection to all Indians; directs him to in¬
vestigate and report on grievances of Cher¬
okee. L. S. 3 pp.
Johnston, Gov. Samuel. Hillsborough [N. C.] Letter
29 to Gen. Joseph Martin. Orders him to fur¬
nish militia from District of Washington
to aid sheriff of any county in said district
in apprehending persons guilty of trea¬
sonable practices against the state. L. S.
1 p.
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Aug.
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1788
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Confederation Congress. Resolution that executives
12 of Virginia and Pennsylvania make prep¬
arations to furnish militia, not to exceed
1,000 for Virginia and 500 for Pennsyl¬
vania, to unite with federal troops for de¬
fense of frontiers in such manner as gov¬
ernor of Northwest Territory may judge
necessary ; militiamen to be supported
and equipped by home states, but expend¬
itures so far as they are for pay and ra¬
tions to be credited out of existing specie
requistions; Governor of Northwest Ter¬
ritory, however, to avoid all hostile meas¬
ures; commissioners for Indian treaties
instructed to extend purchases of Indian
land rights so far as shall be for advantage
of United States. Signed by Charles Thom¬
son, secretary. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Confederation Congress. Resolution that additional
14 sum of $4,000 for defraying expense of
forthcoming treaty with southern Indians
be furnished by North Carolina, South
Carolina, and Georgia in equal amounts, to
be credited on their respective quotas of
specie requisitions; North Carolina urged
to furnish without delay her quota of the
$6,000 authorized by resolutions of Octo¬
ber 26, 1787, as well as that authorized by
this resolution. Signed by Charles Thom¬
son, secretary. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Confederation Congress. Resolution appointing Joseph
20 Martin agent for the Chickasaw Nation
together with the Cherokee, with same
powers as given in act of June 19, 1788.
Signed by Charles Thomson, secretary.
Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Knox, William. War Office. Letter to Col. Joseph
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22 Martin. In absence of Secretary of War
acknowledges receipt of his letters of July
10 and 15 from Henry County, Va. and one
of July 25 from Hillsborough [N. C.] ; is
enclosing resolve by Congress of August
20 appointing Martin agent for Chickasaw
Nation; Martin’s enclosures of resolves
of August 12 and 14 have been sent to sup¬
erintendents of southern and northern dis¬
tricts; Richard Winn, superintendent of
former district, resides at Winnsborough,
S. C., and will receive letters sent to
Charleston with request that postmaster
there forward them; Indian superinten¬
dents have no license forms from War
Office for traders, but execute that busi¬
ness by speeches to Indians, using mater¬
ials contained in ordinance of Aug. 7, 1786
for regulation of Indian affairs. A. D. S.
2 pp.
Confederation Congress. Proclamation warning cit-
1 izens of the United States who have set¬
tled on lands stipulated by Hopewell
Treaty, Nov. 28, 1785 as Cherokee hunting
grounds to depart at once ; those disobey¬
ing will forfeit the protection of the
United States. Printed broadside. 1 p.
Signed: Cyrus Griffin, President; Charles
Thomson, Secretary.
Confederation Congress. Resolutions directing Sec-
1 retary of War to make preparations for
sending U. S. troops from Ohio River to
Chota in order to eject settlers from lands
set aside for Cherokee by treaty of Nov.
28, 1785 and proclamation of Congress of
same date; that copies of the proclama¬
tion be sent to executives of Virginia and
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North Carolina with request for their co¬
operation if necessary to send troops to
Cherokee towns ; that papers sent to Con¬
gress alleging cruelties against Cherokee
at Chota by John Sevier and others be sent
to executive of North Carolina with re¬
quest for prompt inquiry and punishment.
Signed by Charles Thomson, secretary.
Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Knox, William. War Office. Letter to Col. Joseph
Martin, Agent for the Chickasaw and
Cherokee Nations of Indians. In absence
of Secretary of War has sent him two
copies of resolve by Congress of Aug. 20,
one to be forwarded from Richmond, the
other from Hillsborough [N. C.] ; is now
sending copy of resolve by Congress of
Sept. 1 and ten copies of a proclamation of
the same date. A. D. S. 1 p.
[Martin, Joseph.] Memorandum of the pay rolls for
the Chickamauga campaign ; names of
officers ; the sum paid and number of men
in each company. A. D. 1 p.
Vincent, Capt. Thomas. Sullivan County, N. C. Pay
roll of men serving under him in Chicka¬
mauga campaign 1788 entitled to compen¬
sation for equipping themselves with
horses and provisions. A. D. 1 p. Oath
sworn to before George Vincent J. P. that
the included list is a true one. Endorsed:
Sullivan County Capt. Vincent Washing¬
ton Regt.
Tatum, A[bsalom]. Hillsborough, N. C. Letter to
Gen. [Daniel] Smith. Will send letter to
him by Mr. Love ; treaty to be held on May
25 with Cherokee and Chickamauga Ind-
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ians; hopes he has received his commis¬
sion; mentions resignation of Colonel Rob¬
inson [James Robertson] from Davidson
County [militia] ; death of Col. Anthony
Bledsoe; writer has received appointment
of clerkship in Superior Court at Hillsbor¬
ough; refers to approaching marriage of
James Sanders; Captain Lytle mentioned;
respects to Smith’s family, and to Mansco
and Blackmore. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Johnston, Gov. Samuel. Edenton [N. C.] Letter to
14 Joseph Martin, Washington District. Ord¬
ered to collect Indian prisoners held in
Washington District and to forward them
under escort to commissioners about to
hold treaty. William Johnston Dawson,
secretary. D. S. 1 p. [Seal attached]
Mero, Gov. Estevan. New Orleans. Letter to Gen.
20 Daniel Smith, Commander of Mero Dis¬
trict. His letter of March 4 with refer¬
ence to Mr. Fagot received; is sending
this reply to Mr. White; His Catholic Maj¬
esty anxious to promote welfare of inhab¬
itants of Mero District; Mr. Fagot will
be unable to visit Mero settlement for
some time; promises Smith six percent
diminution of duties on all goods sent on
private account; has induced Alexander
McGillivray to make peace with Mero Dis¬
trict; McGillivray has promised governor
of North Carolina, Creeks will not make
war in that quarter; has no connection
with Cherokee or Mascouten Indians; the
former requested of Illinois commander in
May, 1788 permission to settle on west
side of Mississippi; is favorable toward
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1789
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1789
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proposed correspondence. Translation
from Spanish. L. S. 4 pp.
Fagot, Andrew. New Orleans. Letter to Gen. Daniel
Smith. Has delivered his letter to Gover¬
nor Mero, who will write to Alexander
McGillivray to check Indian barbarities;
accident of writer at Muscle Shoals ;
hopes Cumberland will make good his loss ;
mentions death of King of Spain, who is
succeeded by his son Charles IV ; respects
to Mrs. Smith, and Col. James and Elijah
Robertson ; hopes he will send answer by
way of Natchez, Mobile, or Pensacola.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Barton, Col. Samuel. Letter to Gen. Dfaniel] Smith,
Sumner County. Plat of McGavock, as¬
signee of Evan Baker, is returned without
grant for the land; requests return of
warrant. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hays, Robert. French Broad River. Letter to Gen.
Daniel Smith, Mero District. Mentions
Indian commissioners : General Winn,
John Steele from North Carolina, General
Pickens of South Carolina, and Judge Os¬
borne from Georgia; opposition of one
Belue to holding of treaty; treaty with
Cherokee to have been held May 25 and
that with Creeks to be held June 20;
Steele and Pickens favorable to Cumber¬
land country; Osborne trying to get ad¬
vantage for Georgia; writer sent word
that Cherokee must cease attacks; post¬
script of several days later adds that
Steele held talk with Cherokee chiefs, who
agreed to cessation of hostilities until
treaty could be held in full. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1789 Robertson, Elijah. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Gen.
June 24 Daniel Smith. Preparation to send mili-
4XX7 tia for protection of frontier; Joshua
Norrington killed; William Dunham mor¬
tally wounded; Hodges Station to be
abandoned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1789 Martin, Joseph. Tugalo, Ga. Letter to Patrick Henry.
July 2 Was present at intended treaty with Cher-
2XX30 okee on June 25 at French Broad; after
waiting twelve days without word from
Indians commissioners went on to meet
Creeks; refers him for information to en¬
closed letter from General Clark to Col¬
onel Cleveland; Maj. [Jesse] Walton mor¬
tally wounded by Indians; is enclosing
copy of Captain Me Closkey’s deposition;
has heard General Matthews is attempting
to secure appointment of a relative as sup¬
erintendent and will probably say much
about writer’s recent letter to [Alexander]
McGillivray; hopes Virginia delegation
will have as much influence as that
from Georgia; has refused requests to
attend Cherokee council; villainy of Ben¬
nett Belue in forging letters purporting he
has been appointed by Cherokee chiefs to
do business for them, by which means he
has secured a deed or lease to large part
of their lands ; urges him to transmit this
information immediately to Congress ; will
soon make tour of Cherokee towns, after
which will be at Long Island of Holston
until September. Copy. 3 pp. Endorsed :
Copy from the original loaned me by Hon.
Wm. Wirt Henry, in Richmond, Va. Sept.
1889 [L. C. D.]
1789 Nelson, Robert. Spring Eminence, Red River. Letter
Aug. 2 to Gen. Daniel Smith, Station Camp, Sum-
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ner County. Complains of neglect of Col.
James Ford and men under him to give
protection to settlers as authorized to do
by recent order of General Smith; sold¬
iers sent to Bell’s and Elliott’s stations of
no service ; Colonel Ford discourages men
from turning out for scout duty; Robert
Dunning, McAlister, Pollock, and E[van]
Shelby will be good witnesses against Ford
if he is brought to account. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Pickens, Andrew. Hopewell [N. C.] Letter to Gen.
Joseph Martin, Holston River, N. C. His
letters of August 27 and September 8 re¬
ceived ; had previously received letter
from new commissioners, Gen. [Benja¬
min] Lincoln, Cyrus Griffin, and Colonel
Humphreys, stating they had reached Sa¬
vannah and requesting Indians to be held
together until their arrival; commission¬
ers at Rock Landing September 19, gave
talk to Indians and copy of proposed
treaty to McGillivray, who promised to
give answer but soon departed abruptly
with upper Creeks; regret expressed by
lower Creeks at this action ; sent by com¬
missioners with Col. William Few after
McGillivray; overtook him on other side
of Okmulgee; he refused to return but
promised to refrain from depredations un¬
til spring and promised Colonel Few to
write to Congress; deplores unfortunate
turn of affairs; hopes Indians will be
quiet until frontier is in better condition;
regrets that whites disturb Indian hunting
grounds; has just learned a Cherokee
has been killed on Tennessee River.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1789
Dec.
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1790
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- - . Cedar Spring. Letter to [Gen.
24 Joseph Martin]. Had hoped to see him on
return from Creek treaty; Colonel Ren-
froe chosen to wait on General Assembly
with petition ; furious opposition has been
met with from enemies who immediately
sent contrary petition with list of names
acquired by misrepresentation and fraud;
warns him to be on guard; three or four
candidates for his office of brigadier gen¬
eral; their prospects somewhat clouded
by his election to the Assembly from Sulli¬
van; they are the sworn enemies of law;
petition at last Assembly to divide Greene
County into three parts; if such division
takes place most suitable persons to fill
civil offices would be Alexander Kelly,
James Houston, Jr., Joseph Black, John
Houston, David Craig, Charles Ragan, Sr.,
and Adam Pack ; if only one county takes
place, officers necessary may be selected
from this list ; encloses copy of letter from
John Sevier ; saw original in Sevier’s
handwriting a few days before he was
taken prisoner ; urges him to make use of
it to convince assembly of dishonest efforts
to mislead the people. A. L. 4 pp.
Love, Robert. Letter to Capt. Thomas Vincent. Re-
15 quests him to make out new roll of his mil¬
itia company setting forth time and ser¬
vice of each, agreeable to militia law.
A. L. S. 1 p.
OTallon, James. Jonesborough [Tenn.] Letter to
7 Gen. John Sevier. Has just arrived from
Charleston on way to Lexington; is agent
general and one of twenty proprietors of
Yazoo Land Company; Sevier’s late ad-
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dress given to Colonel Moultrie by Metz¬
ger ; encourages Sevier to become perma¬
nent settler in Yazoo country. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Love, Col. Robert. Letter to Gen. Joseph Martin,
11 Henry County, Va. Is enclosing letter
from Mr. Me Culloch concerning destruc¬
tion of cornfield ; reminds him of his prom¬
ise to have it turned in as forage by com¬
missary of Hawkins County; regrets he
could not send answer by Captain Martin ;
asks his aid in securing his wages; Cap¬
tain Shipley should have reimbursement
of some sort; expects returns of captains
from Sullivan and Hawkins counties; is
sending his regimental returns by Captain
Harrison; Captain Hanly [Handley] beg¬
ging for settlement of amount due him;
urges best possible settlement of his
claims. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hawkins, Benjamin. New York. Letter to Gen. Dan-
10 iel Smith. Informs him of measures pass¬
ed by Congress relative to Southwest Ter¬
ritory and appointment of officers; Smith
appointed secretary for the territory ;
urges him to encourage building up of
manufactures; attack on Major Doughty’s
boat corroborated by several letters, indi¬
cating that Chickasaw were not misin¬
formed. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Knox, Henry. War Department. Letter to Gen.
11 Joseph Martin, Henry County, Va. Has
received his letter of July 5 containing
proceedings of North Carolina legislature
concerning his case ; these were presented
to the President; investigation and de¬
cision of North Carolina legislature suffi-
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cient to place his conduct in proper light;
is writing to [Alexander] McGillivray;
Governor Blount is superintendent of
southern district. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Johnson, Robert. Letter to Gen. H. Lee. Called on
21 Lyon and Kelly and found that Ward had
been with them; has sent letter by Mr.
Hughs [Hughes] ; submits question of
their depositions to Lee; has copies of
letter concerning Breckinridge and
Young’s bonds. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed:
Col. in old Indn Wars in Ky. member of
1st and 2nd Ky. Constitutional Conven¬
tions — father of Col. R. M. Johnson, V. P.
[L. C. D.]
Blount, William. At Mr. Yancey’s in ceded territory
11 of United States south of Ohio River. Let¬
ter to Gen. Daniel Smith, Mero District.
Is filling commissions for civil officers for
country west of Cumberland Mountains;
trusts appointments will meet his approv¬
al ; will see him as soon as possible. A. L. S.
1 p.
Blount, Gov. William. Letter to Gen. John Sevier and
8 others in Greene County in reply to their
address. Is convinced of wisdom of sep¬
aration from North Carolina; will con¬
tinue to urge movement; commendations
for their support and energy. A. L. S.
1 p.
Martin, Gen. Joseph. Letter to Patrick Henry, Prince
18 Edward County [Va.]. Cannot wait upon
him for some time because of illness of
wife; Mr. Fontaine will give particulars
in that matter; will gladly make trip to
Chickasaw Nation but doubts its practica-
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bility without some appointment from
Congress; refers to schemes of [Ben¬
nett] Belue and [John] Sevier there; sen¬
ators from North Carolina favor his
appointment; nothing now wanting but
Henry’s support; Governor Martin mis¬
taken as to source of complaint against his
letter to [Alexander] Me Gillivray; at¬
tributes it to Governor of Georgia and
Belue at instigation of Sevier; explains
how he received letters from McGillivray
and governor at Pensacola, and his sub¬
sequent action; reminds him of his advice
while governor of Virginia not to go him¬
self but to send Mr. Turnbull or some
other person; all difficulty will be remov¬
ed if he remembers the matter and will ex¬
plain to President; has sent report by
John Rowland ; defends communication
with McGillivray as revealing plans of
Spaniards; inquires if dispatches sent by
Mountain Leader have been forwarded ;
requests return letter by Mr. Fontaine.
Copy. 4 pp. Endorsed: Copy from the
original loaned me by Wm. Wirt Henry,
Sept. 1889. [L. C. D.]
[Smith, Gen. Daniel.] At the Treaty Ground. List of
persons appointed by Governor Blount,
June 14 and changes in military and civil officers
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in Tennessee. Elijah Robertson, James
Robertson, William Donelson, David Hay,
William Cage, William Edmiston [Ed¬
mondson] , George Winchester, William
Blackmore, Jonathan F. Robertson, George
Davidson, William Nash, John Vance, Sam¬
uel Smith, Bennett Searcy, Joseph Sit-
greaves, James Hoggett, Robert Weakley,
Henry Bradford, Isaac Roberts, Samuel
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Samples, Joseph McMinn, Elijah Chisholm,
William Bailey, Thomas Woodward,
James Forgey, John Gilham, William
McGee, James Mayberry, Parish Sims,
William Bell, Edward Mitchell, Joseph
Taylor, Nicholas Tate Perkins, Thomas
Johnson, Joseph Long, Richard Cavet, Ed¬
win Hickman, James Maxwell, Richard
Clark, John Cochran, - Childers, Sam¬
uel Donelson, John Smith, John McGaugh,
James Waldrop, Alexander Walker, John
Nichols, Henry Johnson, John Montgom¬
ery, Hugh Henry, Basil Boran, Robert
Nelson, Francis Alexander Ramsey, James
Cole Mountflorence, Thomas Gillespie,
Hopkins Lacey, William Gillespie, George
Walker, and Josiah Love mentioned. A. D.
3 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. At Mr. Cobb’s. Letter to Gen.
Daniel Smith. Cox, Gilbert, Strother, and
twenty-nine others proceeding down Ten¬
nessee River [to Muscle Shoals] ; James
Hubbard, Peter Bryan, and John Riddle
mentioned as members of party; fears
effect of their departure upon forthcoming
treaty; General Sevier, Judge Campbell,
Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Perry mentioned;
refers to acts of Congress fixing seat of
government and imposing duties on dis¬
tilled spirits; President Washington on
tour of Southwest; Major King, General
Cocke, Mr. Allison, and the Mountain
Leader mentioned. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Mayberry, James. Courses of land grant from North
Carolina to Richard Henderson and Com¬
pany for 200,000 acres on Powell’s and
Clinch rivers in county of Hawkins, sur-
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veyed in accordance with act of Assembly
of North Carolina passed April 18, 1783.
Contemporary copy. 12 pp.
Robertson, Gen. James. At Hanging Maw’s. Letter to
5 Gen. Daniel Smith. Colonel Winchester’s
falling by mistake upon a friendly party
of Indian hunters; Watts and Hanging
Maw mentioned; requests contents of this
letter be sent to Colonel Barton. A. L. S.
Ip.
Blount, Gov. William. Treaty Ground. Letter to
6 Gen. Joseph Martin. Evil reports against
him contradicted by Mr. Orr and Mr. Hac-
ket; Captain Fauche witness to his en¬
deavors to put Indians in proper way ; will
be glad to see Mr. Madison and will em¬
ploy him as interpreter if Indians do not
object. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed: At this
period Gen. Martin was trading in the
Cherokee Nation. L. C. D.
Blount, Gov. William. Treaty Ground, near the mouth
16 of the French Broad on the bank of the
Holston. Letter to Gen. Joseph Martin,
among the Cherokee. Has received his
letters of June 14 and 15 sent by Davidson
and Shields ; regrets offense taken by
Bloody Fellow and Watts; is certain it
was unintentional; urges him to aid Major
King with his advice; progress of treaty
very promising; Colonels Isaac Shelby
and Kennedy just arrived from Kentucky
with deputations respecting Cherokee dep¬
redations there; Kentuckians restrained
from sending armed force against Chicka-
mauga towns only because of approaching
treaty. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Blount, Gov. William. Mr. Cobb’s. Letter to Gen.
26 [John] Sevier. Knows little of commissary
accounts referred to him; Major Rhea long
engaged in that department; the colonel’s
charges for transportation of troops de¬
pendent upon instructions he received. A.
L. S. 1 p. Endorsed: Gov. Wm. Blount
26th Aug. 1791 — Maj. Rhea on St. Clairs
campaign — to Gen. Sevier. [L. C. D.]
Smith, Gen. Daniel. List of officers appointed by Gov-
15 ernor Blount for Tennessee and Washington
20 counties: Thomas Johnson, Philip Parch¬
ment, Alexander Trousdale, Willis Hicks,
John Cordry, Archibald Mahan, David Mc-
Faddin, Archibald Edmiston [Edmond¬
son], Jesse Terry, George Williams, and
Elijah Cooper. A. D. 1 p. Endorsed ; Tenn¬
essee officers. From Sept. 1st, 1791 to
March 1st, 1792.
McGillivray, Alexander. Passport to party of Creek
16 Indians, requesting citizens of Cumberland
region to permit them to hunt there. Con¬
temporary copy. 1 p.
Sappington, John. Red River [Tenn.] Letter to
20 Maj. William Croghan. Informs him Col.
James Ford is anxious to buy land near
mouth of Cumberland River; Moses Shelby,
Mr. Desha, and others also anxious to buy
land; compliments to Mrs. Croghan, Mr.
Clark’s family, Colonel Anderson, and Dr.
James O’Fallon. A. L. S. 1 p.
Robertson, Gen. James. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to
14 Gen. Daniel Smith, Secretary of the Terri¬
tory and Governor in the absence of Gov¬
ernor Blount. Has been visited by seven
Creek Indians with General McGillivray’s
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passport; believes friendship of Indians
will be strengthened by furnishing them
with provisions; desires his advice; pre¬
sumes he will write to Secretary of War in
absence of Governor Blount ; encloses copy
of pass. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. Mr. Cobb’s. Letter to [Gen.
John Sevier] . Regrets having been unable
to see him; wishes to meet him at Jones-
borough; has received thanks from Presi¬
dent for past conduct; treaty confirmed;
copy sent. A.L.S. 1 p.
Hays, Robert, Lord Chief Joker and General Hum-
bugger of North America West of the Ap¬
palachian Mountains. Satirical document
ridiculing Robert Hays, George Winchester,
and Andrew Jackson. Partly printed. D.
S. by Robert Hays and Andrew Jackson.
1 P.
Blount, Gov. William. Mr. Cobb’s. Letter to Gen.
[John] Sevier. Mentions Allison’s depar¬
ture for Philadelphia; laments loss of so
many men, particularly the death of Cap¬
tain Tipton; box of glass to be brought
from Richmond; will be at Jonesborough
soon, on way to Nashville. A.L.S. 1 p.
Blount, [Gov.] William. Jonesborough [Tenn.]
Letter to Gen. [John] Sevier. Is on way to
Knoxville with family; hopes to meet him
there ; tells of conciliation with Colonel Tip-
ton, who burned petition in presence of
David Allison; was induced to visit Tipton
by Judge Campbell. A.L.S. 2 pp.
Robertson, James. Letter to Gen. Daniel Smith,
Sumner County. Has neglected to send
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4XX11 letter to him by Mr. Perkins; is enclosing it
with instructions from governor; requests
he forward Colonel Winchester’s letter;
horses stolen by Indians ; four Indians seen
by Captain Smith near plantation of Jon¬
athan Drake; has spies out. A.L.S. [Sig¬
nature cut out] 1 p.
1792 Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Apr. 27-29 Gen. Daniel Smith. Has not heard from
4XX28 David Allison how proposals for treaty with
Choctaw and Chickasaw will be received;
letters from Secretary of War to chiefs to
be delivered by bearer and A. Foster after
communicating contents to Generals Smith
and Robertson; Cherokee chiefs have pro¬
ceeded to Coyotee with Shaw for general
meeting; will probably attend this meeting
with Mrs. Blount; should inquire of Judge
Campbell concerning Shaw; suggests plans
to follow at Coyotee meeting; Mrs. Harper
Ratcliff and children killed by Indians ;
party under Colonel Cox [of Russell
County] in pursuit; believes Bowles has
left Creeks and [Alexander] McGillivray
has returned; Thornberry’s deposition to
be forwarded later; signed pass held by
Doublehead, evidence he attended former
treaty; urges him to take deposition of
Doctor Waters on the subject; believes
Doublehead guilty as charged by Thorn-
berry; Judge Campbell slow in setting out;
requests him to communicate contents of
letter to General Robertson; recent letter
states Secretary of War approves plans.
A.L.S. 9 pp.
1792 Blount, Willie. Knoxville [Tenn.] Memoir sent to
June 10-11 William Blackledge, Newbern, N. C. Willie
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4XX42 Blount’s education under President John
Witherspoon of Princeton, Dr. S. S. Smith,
Dr. I. Kemp of Columbia College, R. G.
Harper, D. McCoy, and Judge Sitgreaves;
brief mention of early work of Judge David
Campbell, Judge McNairy, Archibald
Roane, Andrew Jackson, John Sevier,
James Robertson, John Tipton, Gen. Dan¬
iel Smith, Doctor Walker, and Richard
Henderson. Copy. 2pp.
1792 Blount, Gov. William. Letter to Gen. Daniel Smith.
July 24 States that Smith, Foster, and Robertson
4XX29 have returned with large representation of
Chickasaw and Choctaw; no news from
[David] Allison ; McCabe desires two hogs¬
heads of tobacco ; requests that he be pres¬
ent at district meeting to be held at Nash¬
ville. A. L. S- 2 pp.
1792 Piomingo. Letter to his Excellency [Gov. William
Sept. 28 Blount]. Two men. will accompany the
4XX12 bearer, Captain Thomas, to Cumberland to
wait on his Excellency for the horses that
were lost ; will hunt on the Tennessee
[River] till spring. A.L.S. 1 p.
Robertson, James. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gov.
Isaac Shelby of Kentucky. Hostility of Che¬
rokee and Creeks ; information from Gover¬
nor Blount and Spanish agents; Cherokee
on frontiers; Buchanan’s Station attacked
by 300 Indians ; trusts Kentucky will send
aid in case war is declared against Indians
by United States; will write him immed¬
iately upon receiving dispatches from Gov¬
ernor Blount. L.S. 3 pp.
1792 Robertson, James. Letter to Gov. William Blount.
OCT. 12 Fight with Indians in Tennessee ; one Indian
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killed and several wounded ; scalp money for
those discovering movements of Indians;
Chickasaw warn of hostility of Creeks, who
boast of good treatment received from
Governor Blount; the Chickasaw Harelip
King to attend treaty with Spaniards; the
Leader hopes to see his Excellency on way
to visit the President. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. Letter to Gen. [John] Sevier.
Harrison’s Horse not to be mustered out
until later; ten Indians in Point between
Campbell’s and the garrison; Harrison to
scour Point for these. A. L. S. 1 p.
Chisum [Chisholm], Capt. Elijah. Statement certi-
8 fying time of John Ferrell’s military service
under his command. Partly printed D. S.
1 p.
Piomingo, William Glover, and William Colbert. Chick-
29 asaw Nation. Letters to agent pleading
for assistance and protection of Chickasaw
Nation against threatened attack by Creeks.
Copy. 2 pp.
Robertson, James. Nashville, Mero District. Letter
26 to Gov. Isaac Shelby. Has received his letter
by Captain Leeper ; thinks peace with
Creeks and Chickasaw depends upon success
of army of the United States; more cer¬
tain of peace with northern tribes; bad
faith exhibited by Creeks after treaty with
General Knox and by Cherokee in killing
John White; does not agree with him con¬
cerning duplicity of Chickasaw ; expects his
son J. Randolph from the Nation soon;
Choctaw still peaceful but may be forced
by Creeks into war against United States.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
31 Gen. [John] Sevier. Wishes question of
calling territorial assembly still to be con¬
sidered open regardless of late negative vote
of people ; census taken ; opposition at
county courts against tax on proceedings at
law premature; only Congress can disap¬
prove that act; has endeavored to please
people as far as consistent with duty to
federal government. L. S. 3 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
2 Gen. [John] Sevier. Has received his
letters by Mr. Roulstone; expresses hope
that designs of disturbing persons will be
frustrated by meeting of an assembly; be¬
lieves Watts, the Bloody Fellow, and other
Cherokee chiefs will accept invitation of
President to visit him at Philadelphia ;
mentions recent departure of Joseph [Sev¬
ier] to trade with Indians; Mrs. Blount
soon to visit friends in Carolina; will ac¬
company her and desires to see Sevier in
Jonesborough on June 10. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. Greenaway’s. Letter to Gen.
16 [John] Sevier. Advises him to send orders
to lower counties through Mr. Roulstone
and to order Major Lovely to be prepared
for immediate campaign ; starting for
Philadelphia, expects to return about Sep¬
tember 10; refers to neglect of Congress
to give proper power to President; hopes
to procure relief for frontiers; Roulstone
to give impression that he has orders for
immediate campaign. A.L.S. 2 pp. En¬
dorsed : Private.
Blount, Gov. William. Philadelphia. Letter to Gen.
28 [John] Sevier. Is sending letter which he
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hopes judges will receive at Washington
Superior Court; assures him of exertions
being made by himself and Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens for relief of distressed people on
frontier ; believes northern tribes will make
peace which will enable Wayne’s army to
make campaign against southern Indians;
[David] Allison continued paymaster; ex¬
pects to leave soon with Major Sevier for
Knoxville. L. S. 2 pp.
McCormick, Capt. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] State-
25 ment of military service and discharge of
Jacob Robison. Partly printed. D. S. 1 p.
Martin, Col. William. Tugalo [Ga.] Letter to Gen.
27 Joseph Martin, Henry County, Va. Has in¬
quired of John Adair several times about
Charleston business, but will not get settle¬
ment until his brother Ned returns from
Indian country ; regrets this matter is
added to his father’s other distresses; will
pay him £40 sterling for beeves by March
1; has undertaken the commissary busi¬
ness for six months longer; requests that
his brother Brice be permitted to come to
assist him; Carleton gone home, did not
bring father’s horse back to Georgia; two
horses stolen from Shelton and three from
Longnose; parties of Georgians under Tom
Kelly and Captain Fauche have raided some
Creek towns and carried away a few pris¬
oners; attack on Crawford’s Station by
John Cleveland; trouble between Cleve¬
land and David Sloand; election results.
A.L.S. 3 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
28 Gen. [John] Sevier. Directs him to dis¬
charge the companies of Captains Evans
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and Richardson; hopes Captain Harrison’s
company will be sufficient to garrison the
different posts until Richardson and Evans
can recruit or other companies can be rais¬
ed in Hawkins, Sullivan, or Jefferson
counties. A. L. S. 1 p.
Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Order dis-
28 charging Captain Evans’ company at same
time Captain Richardson’s company is dis¬
charged in order to avoid charge of par¬
tiality and save public expense. A.D.S. 1 p.
Lee, Gov. Henry. Richmond [Va.] Commission to
11 Joseph Martin appointing him brigadier
general of the Twelfth Brigade of Virginia
Militia. Partly printed. D.S. 1 p. [Seal
attached]
Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
9 Gen. [John] Sevier. Has made peace with
Cherokee; desires to see him as quickly as
possible ; McClung has sent piece of linen by
his son Joseph [Sevier] ; urges him to write
to Doctor White to push payment of his bri¬
gade. A.L.S. 1 p.
Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
9 Gen. [John] Sevier. Is sending papers by
his son Joseph [Sevier] ; publication of
Genet’s instructions justifies his conduct
but censure falls on his nation; refers to
coming meeting of representatives ; expects
to hear soon from chiefs on the subject of
peace. A. L. S. 1 p.
Anderson, Capt. William. Nashville [Tenn.] State-
20 ment certifying time of Sergt. John Jones’s
military service under his command.
A.D.S. Ip.
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Hopkins, Gen. Samuel. Division orders to Gen. Jos¬
eph Martin. By orders of governor, detach¬
ment to be formed immediately in first di¬
vision of Virginia militia [for Whiskey
War] to consist of 2,816 men, including of¬
ficers, taken from brigades of Generals
Jones, Meade, Carrington, and Martin;
full directions given for organization and
assignment of officers ; citizens of Virginia
in common with their fellow citizens of the
Union rejoice at their present happy politi¬
cal situation. D. S. 3 pp.
Hopkins, Gen. Samuel. Division orders to Gen. Joseph
Martin. Requistion made by the President
for 833 militiamen, in addition to those
formerly ordered, to be selected from bri¬
gades of Generals Jones, Meade, Carring¬
ton, and Martin ; this corps to be prepared
and held in readiness for immediate ser¬
vice; commanding officer certain every
considerate citizen feels insults offered to
laws by hostile and savage foes which in¬
fest frontier; the honor, liberty, and
tranquility of our common country greatly
depend upon their speedy suppression.
D. S. 1 p.
Hopkins, Gen. Samuel. Logsdale. Letter to Gen.
Joseph Martin. Sends orders of Septem¬
ber 7 and also duplicates of those issued
on September 1 ; requests notification
when his brigade starts on march. A. L. S.
1 p.
Nickajack Expedition, account of. Force of whites
was composed of 200 Kentucky volunteers
under Col. William Whitley, 420 Tennes¬
see volunteers under Colonels Orr and
Montgomery ; Richard Fundleston was
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guide; only one man killed, Joshua Thom¬
as; Running Water town destroyed; Col¬
onel Montgomery killed after the cam¬
paign ; residence of Mrs. Hannum. 5 pp.
Endorsed : Writer’s name not now known
— written to Mann Butler, historian of
Kentucky — though brief, it appears to be
quite correct, the writer was no doubt a
participant. L. C.D.
Wood, James. In Council. Letter to Gen. Joseph
4 Martin. Advises him of recent order of
Council of State to institute legal proceed¬
ings immediately in all delinquencies aris¬
ing in his brigade district under late re-
quistions of the President; is enclosing
opinion of John Marshall, acting state at¬
torney, in absence of Attorney General.
Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Blount, Willie. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
13 Daniel Smith, Sumner County, Mero Dis¬
trict [Tenn.] Has received his letter by
Mr. Searcy; deplores unprovoked attack
by Indians on exposed inhabitants of Mero
District; hopes Congress will order of¬
fensive measures against Creeks; letter
from Mr. Grant at Philadelphia concern¬
ing Doctor White’s taking seat in Con¬
gress ; Herman Husband mentioned in
connection with Whiskey Insurrection at
Fort Pitt; Mrs. Cowan and her son fired
upon by Indians ; will leave soon for
North Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Robertson, James. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
Daniel Smith. Intends to send small
guard to escort him to Knoxville; has
been as sparing as possible of expense;
dispatches received by Major Tatum from
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Chickasaw Nation show that war is inevi¬
table; Colonel Henley [Handley] men¬
tioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
Carrington, Ed[ward]. Richmond [Va.] Letter to
8 Gov. [Robert] Brooke. Failure of mili¬
tiamen from Gen. [Joseph] Martin’s bri¬
gade to reach rendezvous at Winchester
[Va.] and Moorefield [Va.] in time for
service as called for under late militia
requistion; this delay explained by Gen¬
eral Martin as due to mutinies in several
counties composing his brigade district;
all such offenses in Campbell and Bedford
counties have been punished; no reports
from other counties; requests him to in¬
stitute proper inquiries into failure of mil¬
itiamen to reach Winchester before Octo¬
ber 22 when they should have been there
by Oct. 1. Contemporary copy. 3 pp.
Blount, Gov. William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
20 Gen. [John] Sevier. Letters from Gen¬
eral Robertson indicate imminent war be-
between Chickasaw and Creeks ; is anxious
for return of Major Evans to know what
steps United States will take; continued
peace with Cherokee probable ; letters
from Doctor White state Sevier’s brigade
on Hightower campaign will not be paid
until Congress makes appropriation; em¬
phasizes necessity for organizing new
state; Gen. [Daniel] Smith displeased by
delayed payments. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Mason, Stevens Thompson. Philadelphia. Letter to
30 Gen. Joseph Martin, Martinsburg, Henry
County, Va. Prevented by illness from
attending last session of Congress; has
written to Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Hancock
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respecting his business; has also taken up
matter "with President and Secretary of
War; Colonel Pickering believes national
government will not call upon him for in¬
formation ; has been authorized to inform
Martin that his proposed visit to governor
of Pensacola will give no offense to Presi¬
dent ; Congress can pass no lawr for Cher¬
okee purchase until sufficient evidence is
given showing it will be for common good ;
encloses abstract of [Jay] treaty; Vir¬
ginia and North Carolina in minority, but
supported by Jackson of Georgia, Butler
of South Carolina, Brown of Kentucky,
Burr of New York, Robinson of Vermont,
and Langdon of New Hampshire; twenty
voted in favor of ratification of treaty.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1795 Blount, Willie. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to William
July Blackledge, Newbern, N. C. Blount Col-
4XX42 (12-14) lege chartered in 1794, the Rev. Samuel
Garrick, president; Greene College chart¬
ered same year, the Rev. Hezekiah Balch,
president; Washington College chartered
1795, Samuel Doak, president; Davidson
Academy authorized by act in 1789 ; men¬
tions early services of William Cocke, John
Sevier, James Robertson, William Blount,
and John McNairy; account of the Nick-
ajack campaign, the lack of authority to
raise troops, and work of Maj. James Orr.
Copy. 3 pp.
1795 Blount, Gov. William. Tellico Blockhouse. Letter to
Oct. 12 John Gray Blount, Raleigh, N. C. Joseph
2XX48 Martin will send agent soon to North Car¬
olina for purchase of Cumberland land
tract belonging to General Nash’s daugh-
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ter, Mrs. Waddle; requests that he aid
agent as far as possible, but not mention
General Martin’s name in connection with
the business. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed:
Gen. Joseph Martin’s design of settling in
Tenn. [L. C. D.]
Blount, Willie. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to [William
Blackledge]. Peace with Indians; open-
4XX42 (14-15) ing of road to Cumberland country; rapid
1795
Dec. 5
migration of settlers; difficulty of secur¬
ing supplies. Copy. 2 pp.
North Carolina. Survey of grant to Richard Hender¬
son and Co. in Powell’s Valley and on
5XX28a-f Clinch River according to act of April 18,
1795
1783. Lines of boundaries given. Signed
by Gov. Samuel Ashe and J. Glasgow, sec¬
retary. Contemporary copy. 10 pp.
List of members at convention to be held at Knox-
Dec. 21 ville Jan. 11, 1795 [1796] : William
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Blount, Col. James White, Charles
McClung, John Crawford, and John Adair
of Knox County; Colonel Roddy, Archi¬
bald Roane, Joseph Anderson, Colonel
Outlaw, and Colonel Doherty of Jefferson
County; David Craig, Joseph Black,
James Houston, Major Glass, and James
Greenaway of Blount County; elections
held on 18th and 19th instant; no infor¬
mation from other counties. Contemp¬
orary copy. 1 p.
1795
Blount, William. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Gov.
Dec. 21 [Isaac] Shelby, Kentucky. Late informa-
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tion from Creeks and Cherokee indicates
peace; Creeks demand satisfaction under
Treaty of New York for members of their
nation killed by Georgians ; Captain Chis-
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holm making overtures to Chickasaw to
make peace with Creeks. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Shelby, Gov. Isaac. Frankfort [Ky.] Commission ap-
\ pointing William Murray and John Co¬
burn to act with commissioners appointed
by Virginia for establishing boundary line
as directed by Act of General Assembly of
Kentucky, and resolution of Virginia Leg¬
islature. Partly printed. D. S. 1 p.
Signed also by James Brown, secretary.
[Seal attached]
Chapman, Thomas. Registered list of chain carriers
3 surveying Powell’s Valley Tract: Robert
Christian, Castleton Wilson, George Skill-
ern, Julius Wilhite, John Sloan, James
Adair, Annanias McCoy, Robert Wood,
John Cowan, William Cowan, Alexander
Caldwell, Stephen Renfrew, John White,
William Collum. Certified by Stockley
Donelson. Contemporary copy. 1 p.
Stuart, Archibald, and Creed Taylor. New London
18 [Va.] Letter to Gen. Joseph Martin,
Henry County. Enclose letter from Col¬
onel Johnstone on subject of boundary
showing no meeting can be held until after
close of Kentucky Assembly; similar in¬
formation given by Mr. Thruston; must
either meet soon or open correspondence
upon the subject; oppose Johnstone’s
view that Virginia should pay for part of
land and fear he will be most obstinate;
hope to see Martin in Richmond in the
winter; urge him not to forget to bring
Johnstone’s letter. L. S. 3 pp.
1798
Carolina Gazette. Article describing Robertson’s Lick
Feb. 22
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near Cumberland, Tennessee. Copy. 2 pp.
1799 Martin, Gen. Joseph. Henry County [Va.] Summary
Apr. 2 of letter to Patrick Henry, Charlotte
2XX37 (3)
County. Refers to Henry’s appointment
as one of the plenipotentiaries to France;
doubts if he will accept. Copy. 1 p.
1799 Coburn, John, Robert Johnson, and B. Thruston. Lex-
May 16
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ington [Ky.] Letter to Virginia Bound¬
ary Commissioners. Have never received
their letters mentioned as having been
written before Jan. 10, 1799; Kentucky
legislature, of 1796 resolved to suspend
boundary question indefinitely; the ques¬
tion taken up again by last legislature,
which authorized governor to take steps
for its settlement; their letter and that
of Governor Wood laid before them by
Governor Gerrard; propose meeting for
settling the business at Forks of Big Sandy
on Oct. 1, 1799; request reply whether
these arrangements meet with their ap¬
proval. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
1799 Gerrard, [Gov.] James. Frankfort [Ky.] Letter to
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Gov. James Wood, Virginia. Encloses let¬
ter of Kentucky commissioners to Vir¬
ginia commissioners for adjusting bound¬
ary line; requests early reply whether
proposed time and place of meeting are
satisfactory. A. L. S. 1 p.
1799 Carolina Gazette. Article giving intelligence from
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Frankfort, Ky. of the murders of Harden,
Coffey, and William Ballard; belief that
they were murdered by Harpe brothers;
James and Robert Brasel attacked and the
former killed; John Tully later killed in
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Stockton’s Valley near Thomas Stockton’s ;
the Harpes last seen going toward place of
their father-in-law, Roberts ; account
given by William Wood and Nathaniel
Stockton, who were present at finding of
Tully’s corpse. Copy. 3 pp.
1799 Carolina Gazette. Article from Lexington, Ky. con-
Oct. 24 cerning Harpe brothers, who escaped from
5XX8 Danville jail after killing Langford dur¬
ing previous winter; murder of Staples
[Stegall] family; Mica j ah Harpe cap¬
tured and killed after confessing to mur¬
der of Mr. Stump and seventeen or eigh¬
teen others. Copy. 2 pp.
1799 Carolina Gazette. Article giving account received
Oct. 31 from Knoxville, Tenn. of capture and
5XX9 death of Mica j ah Harpe shortly after he
and his brother Wiley had murdered Mr.
Love and the Staples [Stegall] family ;
Micajah Harpe killed by Staples and Leep-
er after confessing that he and his brother
had murdered thirty-seven persons, among
them a Mr. Johnson; two men by name of
Metcalf also implicated in these murders.
Copy. 2 pp.
1800 Martin, W [illiam] . Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
Sept. 26 Joseph Martin, Henry County, Va. Writ-
2XX51 er’s brother has been unable to see General
Armstrong respecting suit against him,
but has seen his counsel Searcy ; the latter
believes Armstrong would be willing to
suspend suit for a while and aid him as
witness in suit against Kennan; is uncer¬
tain about lands on Stone’s River because
unable to see Nash; will leave presently
to run Indian boundary line; will make
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further inquiries upon return. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Monroe, Gov. James. Richmond, Va. Commission to
9 Gen. Joseph Martin, Creed Taylor, and
Andrew Moore appointing them to meet
with Tennessee commissioners in accord¬
ance with resolution of General Assembly
of Jan. 13, 1800, to adjust boundary dis¬
pute ; Walker’s or Henderson’s line to be
established and any other line necessary
for final settlement of all boundary differ¬
ences. D. S. 2 pp. [Seal attached]
Roane, Gov. Archibald. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
7 Gov. James Monroe, Virginia. His letter
of May 20 received; regrets that letter
from Virginia commissioners did not
reach him sooner, but approves of time
suggested for meeting; asks him to ap¬
prise them that Tennessee commissioners
will meet them at Abingdon on October 1
next to commence business committed to
them by the two states. Contemporary
copy. 1 p.
Poulson’s American Daily Advertiser. Excerpt of
28 letter from Natchez giving account of at¬
tack by robbers near mouth of White
River; the robbers commanded by person
named Mason. Copy. 1 p.
Taylor, Creed, and Peter Johnston. Prince Edward
3 [County, Va.] Letter to Gen. Joseph
Martin, Henry County [Va.] Will receive
in due time all documents necessary to ex¬
ecute commission with state of Tennessee
in settling boundary line; are ready to
move on October 1 to place in Washington
[County] proposed for holding meeting;
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have received $1,000 which will be brought
along; suggest he write to Bolling and
Dorton to assist them ; also write to them
at Farmville, where Captain Thompson’s
place, proposed for meeting, is situated
from Abingdon ; advise him he may draw
£100 by writing or going to Franklin
[Tenn.] L. S. 2 pp.
1802 Louisville (Ga.) Gazette. Excerpt “from Knoxville,
Oct. 8 Aug. 7, 1799,” giving account of finding of
5XX6 dead bodies of William Ballard, Isaac Cof¬
fey, and James Brasel near Knoxville and
Stogdon’s [Stockton’s] Valley; evidence
indicates they were murdered by the
Harpe brothers; rewards amounting to
over $2,000 offered for apprehension of
the murderers. Copy. 2 pp.
Meigs, Return J., Cherokee Indian Agent. South West
Point. Letter to the Secretary of War.
Reminds him of letter of June 29, 1802 on
request of Cherokee chiefs for sale of
Long Island of Holston; that island with¬
in bounds of land ceded to United States
by Treaty of Holston negotiated by Gov.
William Blount in 1791; Cherokee claim,
however, they requested Col. Joseph Mar¬
tin to reserve it for them at that time;
General Martin’s testimony desired to de¬
termine its ownership. Contemporary
copy. 1 p.
1804-07 Alves, Walter. Expense account commencing Sept.
Sept. 19- 18, 1804, kept while traveling in Kentucky
May 11 and Tennessee, principally in Powell’s
5XX29(1-13) Valley. A. D. 23 pp.
1804 Smith, Daniel. Power of attorney to Dr. William
Nov. 17 Dickson to receive money due from United
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4XX59 States for services as commissioner to
treat with the Cherokee. A. Df. 1 p.
1804 Smith, Daniel. Expense account for services as com¬
missioner to treat with Cherokee Indians.
4XX59 A. Df. 1 p.
1804 [Smith, Gen. Daniel]. Letter to Dr. William Dickson,
Congressman from Tennessee. At the
4XX59(l-2) Tellico conference obtained strip of land
along Georgia frontier, called Wofford’s
settlement; has sent him power of attor¬
ney to collect money; requests settlement
of account with Samuel H. Smith. A. Df.
2 pp.
1804 [Smith, Gen. Daniel] . Letter to Dr. William Dickson.
If Cherokee cede land, necessary to hold
4XX59(2-4) conference with Chickasaw; Col. [R. J.]
Meigs and writer have spoken to Gen.
[James] Robertson to consult George Col¬
bert, chief ; Colbert speaks for the Chick-
eaw, who in 1793 aided Wayne against the
northern tribes; their claims versus those
of the Cherokee; should hold a confer¬
ence with the Chickasaw soon ; notify
General Dearborn ; the case of James
Desha. A. Df. 3 pp.
1805 [Alves, Walter.] Expense account of travels in North
May 14-30 Carolina and Tennessee. A. D. 3 pp.
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1805 [Alves, Walter.] Expense accounts. A. D. 1 p.
June 2
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1805 Martin, Col. William. Belleview [Dixon’s Springs,
Sept. 27 Tenn.] Letter to Gen. Joseph Martin,
2XX57 Henry County, Va. Death of Col. Stock-
ley Donelson; writer’s brother just re-
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turned from Georgia; brother Jimmy be¬
lieves Cherokee will sell land north of Ten¬
nessee; William Cleveland has sold his
Georgia land; has had only two letters
from brother Joseph; has heard that
Gov. [Alexander] Martin has 2,000 acres
of land for sale on Duck River adjoining
General Greene’s survey ; daily expects
arrival of himself or Archy Hughes; the
general assembly now in session ; will take
up their land concerns; will inform him
of outcome at earliest moment. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Medical and Physical Journal. Remarks by James
Robertson on treatment of the scalped
head. Communicated to the editor by Dr.
Felix Robertson. Frederick Calvitt wound¬
ed and scalped near Holston garrison in
1777 ; nature of scalp treatment admin¬
istered by Doctor Vance; David Hood,
Richard Lancaster, Joel Staines, and Mr.
Baldwin all recovered after being given
similar treatment when scalped. Copy.
3 pp.
Burwell, W. A. Letter to Gen. Joseph Martin, Martins¬
ville, Va. Has written to Secretary of
War to furnish Martin protection in pass¬
ing through Indian country and has been
informed Indian agent will furnish neces¬
sary paper ; unable to give definite infor¬
mation on affairs with England ; daily ex¬
pects arrival of Revenge, which will ter¬
minate suspense; hopes country will be
able to continue neutrality which has been
so beneficial for all; will forward dis¬
patches at earliest moment. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Meigs, Return J. Garrison at Highwassee. Pass to
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July 9 Gen. Joseph Martin for journey through
2XX58 Cherokee Nation. A. D. S. 1 p.
1808 Pryor, Samuel. Receipt to [Andrew] Jackson and
NOV. 5 John Hutchings covering miscellaneous
6XX118 private and company accounts. Witness¬
ed by John Bernard. D. S. 2 pp. En¬
dorsed: This document is in the hand¬
writing of Andrew Jackson.
- . Walnut Grove [Tenn.] Letter to
an official recently elected to a high politi¬
cal office. Writer refers to his own long
record of thirty-six years of public ser¬
vice; extends best wishes to newly elect¬
ed official. A. L. 4 pp. Mutilated.
1809 Armistead, S. Pittsylvania [County, Va.] Letter to
Dec. 24 Gen. Joseph Martin, Member of Assembly,
2XX59 Richmond, Va. Has seen his brother
Thomas [Martin] ; Mrs. Martin and fam¬
ily well; gives account of fight between
William Garrett and Matthew Wells ; Ed.
Royester dead. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1810-11 Alves, Walter. Memorandum and expense account
July 23- while traveling in Tennessee. A. D.
Mar. 8 36 pp.
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1810 Alves, Walter. Survey notes and diagram for lands
Sept. 17- in Anderson, Campbell, and Claiborne
Nov. 23 counties, Tennessee, surveyed for Boston
5XX28h-w Nausler, Philip Brooks, Shadrach Reedy,
Isaac Chrisman, Robert Doak, William
Leech, John Leech, Thomas Pritchard,
Marmaduke Bookout, Washington Under¬
wood, William Underwood, — English, —
Wood, — Floyd, Benjamin Williams, —
Williams, Jacob Bishop, Edward Brannon,
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Thomas Gavitt, Mark A. Haywood, —
Houston, Isaac Burke, Richard Hatfield ;
Jonathan Cunningham, James Grant, Nich¬
olas Reedy, Jack Coutch, John Grant,
Stephen Grant, James Cunningham, Hugh
Cunningham, David T. Strong, James
Schoolbred, Walter Evans, Wilson Mus-
grove, — Hogg, — Burton, Edmund For¬
rest, Jesse Pritchard, George Petree, John
Brassfield, John Goss, Joseph Russell,
Thomas Campbell, and Thomas Kirk men¬
tioned as assistants and chain carriers. A.
N. S. 32 pp.
1811 Metcalfe, Eli. Order to Jilson Hanrick to pay Col.
Feb. 19 Robert Pogue £2 19s. lid. A. D. S. 1 p.
5XX33
1811 Cocke, Judge [William]. Article containing his ob-
Aug. 17 servations delivered at Nashville on Aug.
6XX104 17, 1811, protesting against the assump¬
tion of undue powers by the federal dis¬
trict court of East Tennessee. A. N. 4 pp.
Mutilated.
1811-12 Alves, Walter. Expense account and journal while
Nov. 13 traveling in Kentucky and Tennessee.
May 25 A. N. 44 pp.
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1813 Coffee, Col. John. Muster roll of field and staff offi-
Oct. 29 cers of his regiment of cavalry and mount-
6XX121 ed riflemen on an expedition against the
Creek Indians. Certified by Robert Hays.
D. S. 2 pp.
1813 [Coffee, Col. John] Muster roll of general staff of
Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson’s division of
6XX119 the Tennessee volunteers and militia in
the service of the United States on an ex-
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pedition against the Creek Indians. A. D.
2 pp.
Coffee, Col. John. Muster roll of general and staff
officers of his brigade of cavalry and
mounted riflemen under command of Gen.
Andrew Jackson on an expedition against
the Creek Indians. D. S. 2 pp.
Stone, William. Camp Montgomery. Letter to Gen.
[Andrew] Jackson. Requests arrange¬
ments be made for signing abstract for
provisions issued. A. L. S. 1 p. En¬
dorsed: From Wm. Stone, contractor’s
agent. Containing abstract of provisions
issued at Fort Montgomery from 1st to
14th June 1818. See the Genl’s remark
within.
Jackson, Audrey. Remarks. Mr. Stone to be direct¬
ed to forward the original returns ab¬
stracted which shall be duly composed
here, and the abstracts returned as they
are ; it is the only way it can be done with
safety to the government. A. N. S. with
initials. 1 p.
Overton, Dr. James. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
W. W. Worsley, Lexington, Ky. Inquiry
concerning the publication and price of
Rees’s cyclopedia; refers to financial con¬
ditions and the experiment of a national
bank; in Tennessee national bank paper
gaining credit daily. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Brown, Joseph. Lincoln County, Mo. Pension state¬
ment of military services in Tennessee
Indian wars. Enlisted under Capt. James
Robertson in 1776; served later under
Captain Zane, Colonel Christian, Col.
Charles Robertson, Capt. John Sevier, Col.
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[William] Campbell, Colonel Shelby, Col.
Joseph Martin, and Capt. Isaac Buller;
was in battles of Lookout Mountain and
King’s Mountain; was at Yorktown, Va.
when it surrendered to Americans, and
was later discharged near Richmond, Va. ;
has brother William. Copy. 3 pp.
1835 Blount, Willie. Tribute to George Rogers Clark,
Feb. 12 John Sevier, James Robertson, Isaac
4XX42(5-9) Shelby, William Cocke, and William
Campbell ; detailed account of the official
position held by William Blount; his pro¬
posal to move Indians beyond Mississippi
favored later by Presidents Jefferson,
Madison, and Jackson; refers to protec¬
tion given early western settlers by Gen¬
erals Clark, Shelby, Sevier, Robertson,
Cocke, Campbell, and William Blount
against schemes of England and Spain;
the Florida question and navigation of the
Mississippi. Copy. 5 pp.
Lyman C. Alexander, Genesee County,
N. Y. Letters to Senators John Tipton
and Ambrose H. Sevier. Is writing to
them thinking possibly they may be de¬
scendants of [Col. John] Tipton and Gen.
John Sevier respectively, and can give
further information concerning them.
A. Df. S. 2 pp.
1839 White, Hu L. Freeland near Knoxville [Tenn.]
Apr. 6 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
5XX36 concerning Tennessee pioneers; George
W. Sevier and Maj. James Sevier sons of
Gov. John Sevier; Gen. John Cocke a son
of William Cocke, who distinguished him¬
self under General Jackson at battle of
Emuckfau in 1814; acquaintance with
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and work of William and Willie Blount;
William G. Blount a son of the former;
work of Gen. James Robertson; refers
Draper for further information to his son,
Dr. Felix Robertson; notes on William C.
C. Claiborne, whose widow later married
Mr. Grimes of New Orleans; political
career of George W. Campbell; refers
Draper to A. A. Anderson of Knoxville
for information concerning his father,
Judge Joseph Anderson. A. L. S. 6 pp.
McClellan, A. Washington City. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Alexander, Genesee County,
N. Y. William B. Carter, a son of Landon
Carter; Abraham B. Tipton of Sullivan
County, Tenn., a son of Col. John Tipton.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Tipton, Spear S. Logansport [Ind.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Alexander, Genesee
County, N. Y. Has written to relatives
for further information on genealogy of
his family; his father was the late Gen.
John Tipton of Indiana, son of Col. John
Tipton, Sr. A. L. S. 1 p.
Tipton, Spear S. Logansport [Ind.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Has learned through rel¬
atives that Alexander Outlaw married
daughter or granddaughter of Col. John
Tipton of Tennessee; advises Draper to
write to Outlaw at Newport, Tenn., and to
Robert Shields at Sevierville, Tenn., for
further information about the Tipton fam¬
ily. A. L. S. 1 p.
Carter, William B. Washington City. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Alexander, Genesee Co.,
N. Y. Has sent copies of Draper’s letter
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inquiring about his father, the late Gen.
Landon Carter, to eldest brother and to
Maj. James Sevier with request for infor¬
mation; advises Draper to write to Doc¬
tor Ramsey at Knoxville; believes Wil¬
liam B. Campbell will be able to give fur¬
ther information about Gen. William Rus¬
sell; invites Draper to visit him and in¬
spect General Carter’s documents. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Tipton, Col. Jonathan. Letter to Lyman C. Draper,
27 Pontotoc, Miss. Data concerning his
father, John Tipton, and his mother, Mary
Butler Tipton, daughter of Thomas But¬
ler; Abraham, Isaac, and William also
sons of John Tipton; his father had a
brother Jonathan; state of Franklin and
Tipton-Sevier feud ; Colonel Scott, Gen¬
eral Rutledge, Major Pemberton, Colonel
Robertson, and Major Elholm mentioned.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Endorsed: Note by Drap¬
er on Capt. Jacob Tipton, who married
Mary Bradford and left two children, one
of them Gen. Jacob Tipton of Tipton
County, Tenn.
Draper, Lyman C. Forest Home, near Pontotoc, Miss.
20 Letter to John C. Martin, near Woodbury,
Cannon County, Tenn. Has learned
through Arthur Warren that he is son of
the late Gen. Joseph Martin; is collecting
biographical material for a work Sketches
of the Pioneers, and wishes to include Gen¬
eral Martin among the number; desires
such facts concerning his father’s life and
services as he may be able to communi¬
cate. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Forest Home, Pontotoc, Miss.
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Letter to Col. William Martin, Dixon’s
Springs, Smith County, Tenn. Has been
referred to him as son of Gen. Joseph Mar¬
tin by Hon. William B. Campbell and Col.
Patrick Henry Fontaine; desires his aid
in getting full and authentic information
of his father; outlines briefly impres¬
sions of the career of General Martin, as
substratum upon which he may build or
point out errors; cares not how long or
detailed his answers may be ; has written
his brother John C. Martin; desires to
know if his father left any documents and
whether there is any portrait of him.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Sevier, A. H. Washington [D. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Has written to other members
of family for information requested by
Draper. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. His letter to John C.
Martin relative to biographical data of
Gen. Joseph Martin referred to writer as
being older and knowing more of the par¬
ticulars; will undertake to furnish de¬
sired data; is one of the oldest children
and was with father on many western en¬
terprises; also has history of his early
life prepared by General Martin himself ;
is pleased that proposed biographical work
is to be undertaken by one so competent
as former Governor Campbell of Virginia
represents Draper to be; will try to for¬
ward manuscript in two or three weeks.
A. L. S. 1 p.
McClellan, A. [Washington D. C.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Data
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concerning General Rutledge may be ob¬
tained from Maj. William Rutledge and
William Anderson; Colonel Scott’s son
Capt. Samuel Scott still living; data on
Major Pemberton and three sons, Thomas,
Ezekiel, and Benjamin Pemberton; Capt.
James L. May and Col. David Shaver dis¬
tant relatives of Gen. Evan Shelby; refers
Draper to Samuel Rhea for information
about John Rhea; to Maj. Abraham
Gregg for further data on Colonel Scott.
A. L. S. 2 pp
Draper, Lyman C. List of correspondents. A. N.
1 p.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Will give further
biographical data on his father in addi¬
tion to account already sent; his father
not at battle of Long Island Flats; Pow¬
ell’s Valley settlement broken up just at
that time but reoccupied by his father’s
assistance in 1783-84; visited Archibald
Scott and _ Ball with William Hord
[Heard] ; Scott and all his children mas¬
sacred by Indians four days later and Mrs.
Scott carried into captivity; military ser¬
vices of Col. Arthur Campbell, John Pey¬
ton, William Love, and Michael Doherty;
lead ore discovered by Englishman Chisel
[Col. John Chiswell] near later Fort Chis¬
el [Chiswell] ; settlement reached Long
Island of Holston by 1775 under leader¬
ship of such men as William Campbell,
Gov. John Sevier, Gov. Isaac Shelby, Gen.
[James] Robertson, Gen. [Daniel] Smith,
Col. Anthony Bledsoe, and Col. John Don-
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elson; his father when appointed Indian
agent took young half-breed Cherokee,
Betsy Ward, daughter of Nancy Ward, as
his wife ; Haywood’s accounts of Wallen’s
and Blevins’ discoveries incorrect; Fort
Chissel probably established by Col. [Wil¬
liam] Byrd in 1758; location and divi¬
sions of Cherokee in 1756; writer settled
on Tugalo in 1791 near Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens, from whom he gained much in¬
formation of early settlement at Ninety
Six, and founding of Forts Seneca and
Loudon; Captain Watts, father of notor¬
ious John Watts, was early commander at
Fort Loudon; Col. [John] Sevier and
Col. [Arthur] Campbell in Cherokee cam¬
paigns ; Sevier’s disregard of Indian
rights; anecdotes of Col. Patrick Henry
Fontaine and Patrick Henry; mentions
society at Nashville for collection of ma¬
terials for history of Tennessee; refers
Draper to Col. Washington Sevier, Dr.
Felix Robertson, Jonathan Robertson,
Thomas Crutcher, and Col. George Smith
for information on noted pioneers; Gen.
[Andrew] Jackson can furnish data on his
father-in-law, Col. John Donelson; Cher¬
okee campaign of 1788 and battle of Look¬
out Mountain; knew Bryant Ward, a
trader among Cherokee, who married
Nancy Ward, mother of his father’s Cher¬
okee wife; ruse of Ward and Indians at
Fort Massac; this letter copied by young¬
est son. Postscript by William Martin.
Personal note by C. H. Larrabee. L. S.
20 pp.
1842 Draper, Lyman C. Interview with Capt. Samuel
July 8 Handley Jr. His father’s sister Margaret
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married John Polly, who, with their two-
year old son, was killed in 1774 by Ind¬
ians; Mrs. Polly taken prisoner by Ind¬
ians and held in captivity for five years;
later married Michael Erskine; Dr. Alex¬
ander Erskine of Huntsville, Ala. their
son; Nancy Handley also taken prisoner
in 1774 and held in captivity for five
years ; believes Capt. Samuel Handley
was with Capt. [John] Dickinson or Capt.
[John] Stuart at battle of Point Pleasant;
Lieutenant Hale chastised for cowardice
by Captain Handley and Russell Bean ;
Nathaniel Taylor captain of Handley’s
company during latter’s captivity. A. N.
2 pp. Comments by Draper; reference to
Philadelphia Gazette, Jan. 8, 1845.
Draper Lyman C. Notes on Nathaniel Taylor, Rob¬
ert and Jesse Been [Bean], and Captain
Handley. Taylor a lieutenant under
Handley in 1793; cowardice of Lieuten¬
ant Hale at Crab Orchard defeat; Leeper
killed; William Cowan, uncle of Captain
Handley, and Samuel Garland mentioned;
captivity and torture of Handley by Ind¬
ians; military service of Handley under
Evan Shelby, [William] Christian, and
William Campbell ; his heroism during
Indian war of 1788; discovery of lead
mine by Jacob I. Dood at close of expedi¬
tion of 1779; Dood’s claim sold to Mr.
Lowrie who was later involved in lawsuit
with Col. Richard Henderson, for which
Captain Handley was called many times as
witness; Handley and Capt. John Mapp
served under John Sevier in campaign of
1788 ; Handley’s later career. A. N. 8 pp.
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Williams, Joseph L. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
18 Lyman C. Draper. Has sent to Gen. Alexan¬
der Anderson letter directed to A. A. Ander¬
son ; believes Col. James Williams was rela¬
tive of Col. Joseph Williams ; Col. John Wil¬
liams, father of writer, lived in Tennessee ;
writer’s maternal grandfather was Gen.
James White of Knox County; reference
to Draper’s correspondence with Dr.
James G. M. Ramsey. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Larrabee, C. H. Pontotoc, Miss. Letter to Lyman
29 C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Received his
note from Memphis; expects letter from
him by Leland soon; notes on social af¬
fairs. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, Col. Joseph Jr. Greenwood, Henry [County],
22 Va. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Buffalo,
N. Y. Has been advised by Col. William
Martin of his [Draper’s] work and desire
to obtain information about late Gen. Jos¬
eph Martin; his father’s papers too vol¬
uminous to select extracts from and too
bulky to send to him ; advises him to come
to see them if convenient ; sketches career
of his father in army and as agent and
superintendent of Indian affairs; his cor¬
respondence carried on with all distin¬
guished men of his day; over 100 manu¬
script pages of Indian talks and treaties.
Personal postscript by C. H. Larrabee.
A. L. S. 3 p.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
6 Lyman C. Draper. Has sent him two dif¬
ferent packages of material concerning
his father’s life and services; has had no
acknowledgment of either ; has received a
letter from his brother Joseph concerning
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their father’s documents ; quotations
given from this letter expressing surprise
at number of documents and a desire that
Draper might go to examine them; brief
sketch of Gen. Joseph Martin’s career;
more than 100 manuscript pages of Ind¬
ian talks and treaties; desires very much
these documents be put in his hands; has
recently found a paper concerning his fath¬
er’s first trip to Powell’s Valley; copy of
this letter included which mentions Eng¬
lish [Ingles], Hord [Heard], Rucker, the
Kirtleys, and Doctor Walker; line between
Virginia and North Carolina run by Doc¬
tor Walker and [Daniel] Smith; no name
or address on letter; conjectures it was
meant for Col. William Simms of Albe¬
marle but was never sent; anecdote of
his father and Colonel Simms; hunters’
trail spoken of doubtless that of Boone.
A. L. S. 8 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Buffalo, N. Y. Letter to Col. Wil-
24 liam Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Left Pontotoc suddenly
and will remain in New York for a year;
is passionately devoted to pioneer history
of West and desires to rescue remaining
information from oblivion; detailed in¬
quiries concerning early life and military
career of father of addressee; Captains
William Cocke and James Thompson in
battle of Long Island Flats but doubts if
Arthur Campbell took part in it; mentions
Capt. Samuel Handley, Col. Benjamin
Sharp, Alexander Moore, William King,
and Alexander McCollom in connection
with historical controversy; inquiries
concerning Capt. [William] Christian,
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Capt. Joseph Hardin, Capt. James Thomp¬
son, King’s Mountain campaign, Frank-
land [Franklin] — organization and where¬
abouts of its records; will try to go to
examine documents of Gen. Joseph Mar¬
tin referred to by Joseph Martin, Jr. ; in¬
quiries concerning Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land; Mrs. [Dr.] John Miller of Ponto¬
toc, Miss, a daughter of Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens; has received information from
Governor Campbell of Virginia concern¬
ing William and Arthur Campbell; only
Daniel Boone, Isaac Shelby, and George
Rogers Clark have received historic jus¬
tice; has little information concerning
Isaac and Anthony Bledsoe, Gen. Daniel
Smith, Col. John Donelson, Gen. Evan
Shelby, Gen. George Doherty, and Gen.
James White; desires any information
he can give about Col. John Tipton; men¬
tions remarkable portrait of Col. James
Robertson; political comments. A. L. S.
11 PP-
Draper, Lyman C. Buffalo, N. Y. Letter to Col. Wil¬
liam Martin, Dixon’s Spring’s Tenn. Is
greatly interested in his father’s docu¬
ments. A. L. S. 1 p.
Tipton, Jonathan. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, [for¬
warded to] Buffalo, N. Y. Reply to his
letter of May 25 delayed because of diffi¬
culty in seeing William Tipton; detailed
notes on Tipton family; believes it was
James, John, and Richard Sevier who were
taken prisoners; can give no information
about Generals Rutledge and Scott. Post¬
script by C. H. Larrabee. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Martin, Joseph Jr. Greenwood [Va.] Letter to
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15 Lyman C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Has ex¬
amined his father’s papers and finds com¬
mission of captain signed by Lord Dun-
more in 1774; and two letters from Col.
William Preston dated the same year ; has
found no account of the battle of Point
Pleasant among them ; has also found an¬
other commission of captain, issued by
Virginia in 1775; is sending the two
Preston letters. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Buffalo, N. Y. Letter to Col.
27 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Tenn.
Hopes to see him on contemplated trip
through Southwest ; has written his
brother to secure account from Toby of
King’s Mountain campaign; has promise
of manuscript journals of Col. William
Cocke and late Gov. Willie Blount; is seek¬
ing pamphlet by the Rev. James Gwin giv¬
ing account of Snoddy’s fight and Nicka-
jack campaign; has been told by Judge
Joel Pinson of old “Miscellany” by Isaac
Clark; wishes file of Knoxville Gazette;
desires information about [Andrew] Pick¬
ens, [Benjamin] Cleveland, King’s Mount¬
ain, Gen. Elijah Clarke, Generals Robert¬
son, Smith, and Winchester; inquiry con¬
cerning a life of General Winchester by
Charles Cassidy; inquiries about General
McDowell, Maj. Jo. Winston, the Bledsoes,
Col. John Montgomery, Col. James Orr,
Col. Alexander Outlaw, Col. John Snoddy,
Gen. Absalom Tatum, Col. John Buchan-
non [Buchanan], John Tipton, and the
Harpes; mentions data recently secured.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter to
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Feb.
3XX13
13 Lyman C. Draper. Has given only leading
characteristics of his father in former let¬
ters; will now give some anecdotes to
complete the picture; his father of re¬
served but kindly disposition; seldom
spoke of his achievements and lamented
his lack of education; Brice Martin his
father’s youngest brother; anecdotes of
his father as a fighter; the Rye Cove Fort
on Clinch; protects one of his soldiers,
George Taylor ; his personal daring in op¬
posing [John] Sevier’s party ; incident of
the Indian campaign of 1781. L. S. 7 pp.
Martin, Joseph Jr. Greenwood [Henry County, Va.]
17 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y.
General Martin died Dec. 1808 from par¬
alysis; represented [Henry] County in
assembly about twelve years; appointed
brigadier general of militia for Washing¬
ton District by Governor Caswell in 1787 ;
appointed to same position by Governor
Lee in 1793 ; appointed by Virginia As¬
sembly about 1800 as commissioner with
Judge Archibald Stuart and Chancellor
Creed Taylor to establish Virginia-Ken-
tucky boundary; appointed again in 1803
with Chancellor Taylor and Judge Peter
Johnston to establish Virginia-Tennessee
boundary; was appointed superintendent
of Indian affairs in 1788 by Gov. Samuel
Johnson of North Carolina; removed to
frontier of Georgia, built a fort, suppress¬
ed Indian hostilities, and was elected to
Georgia legislature; has had conversation
with Toby about Lookout Mountain cam¬
paign; his father commanded army of
500 men there, and Captains Buller, Hard¬
in, Vincent, and Fagan also took part in
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that campaign, Buller being killed and
Hardin wounded; relates narrow escape
of his brother Brice and Toby from Ind¬
ians; trusts Draper will soon be able to
come to examine documents. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Buffalo, N. Y. Letter to William
18 Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith County,
Tenn. Contemplates trip during coming
autumn to southwest Virginia and Tennes¬
see and hopes to see him then; will visit
Governor Campbell and get track of Gen.
Andrew Lewis’ descendants ; presumes
Gov. James P. Preston has papers of his
father Col. William Preston; has recent
communication from Col. George Chris¬
tian, whose neighbor, Cornelius Carmack,
was in battle of Long Island Flats; Car¬
mack states James Thompson, James
Shelby, William Cocke, Robert Edmond¬
son, and — Buchanan commanded compan¬
ies there ; has evidence that John Campbell,
John Morrison, and William Russell took
part in battle as company commanders,
but doubts if Buchanan did; William B.
Campbell also shares this view; Eaton’s
Station named after Amos Eaton; gives
evidence on derivation of name Frank-
land ; inquiries about King’s Mountain
campaign, of which he has official report
signed by William Campbell, Isaac Shelby,
and Benjamin Cleveland; Chief Justice
[John] Marshall states this was first pub¬
lished in Virginia Gazette in 1780; Maj.
Benjamin Sharp and Silas McBee on con¬
troversy between Shelby and Campbell ;
Gov. T. M. Tucker and Sen. Thomas H.
Williams of Mississippi mentioned; has
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written to Governor Campbell, Capt. A. J.
Edmondson, Mrs. Francis Preston, and
William C. Preston concerning Shelby and
Preston correspondence; has received in¬
formation about Col. Benjamin Cleveland
from Maj. Meredith Thurmond, Mr. Port-
man, Silas McBee, Dr. and Mrs. John Miller,
and — McCord ; anecdotes of Colonel Cleve¬
land and the Tories; Gen. Andrew Lewis,
Col. Charles Lewis, Col. John Field, Col.
William Fleming, Isaac Shelby, Col. Wil¬
liam Preston, Col. [William] Christian,
Captain Russell, James Robertson, and
Valentine Sevier mentioned in connection
with Point Pleasant battle ; inquiries
about Gen. Joseph Martin’s service under
Captain [Abraham] Penn; character and
traits of Col. Arthur Campbell; medley
of inquiries concerning Col. William
Campbell, Col. Arthur Campbell, Colonel
Hord [Heard], William Cocke, Jesse Wal¬
ton, Col. John Carter, Landon Carter, Maj.
Jonathan Tipton, Maj. James Hubbard,
Col. Jacob Brown, Maj. Jacob Womack,
and Col. Charles Robertson. A. L. S.
12 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Buffalo, N. Y. Letter to Col.
27 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has received his reflec¬
tions relative to his father’s life; intends
starting for Pontotoc [Miss.] soon; pio¬
neer contributions continue to come in ; in¬
formation received from H. M. Stokes rel¬
ative to Col. Benjamin Cleveland; hopes
to visit Martin soon, and that in meantime
he will secure his father’s documents; will
visit Joseph Martin if possible; hopes to
get full information on campaign of 1788
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from Toby and Col. George Christian.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Wilson, G. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Col. William
9 Martin, Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Has
files of papers [Knoxville Gazette ] extend¬
ing back to 1804; will be glad to meet
Draper and assist him in his important
work; knows nothing of any attempt to
form historical society at Nashville ; refers
to Judge Haywood and former Antiquar¬
ian Society. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
13 Lyman C. Draper. Refers him to Cave
Johnson for information about papers of
Gov. Willie Blount and career of Col. John
Montgomery, Clarksville ; Montgomery
was brother of Mrs. Isaac Bledsoe; the
Rev. James Gwin’s pamphlet on Snoddy’s
fight and Isaac Clark’s book of poems of
no historical value; Cassidy’s life of Gen¬
eral Winchester published in 1818; Win¬
chester served under Gen. [William H.]
Harrison at River Raisin; refers him to
Winchester’s son-in-law, Col. Alfred
Wynne, and to General Hall; will accom¬
pany Draper to see Mrs. Robertson,
Thomas Crutcher, Thomas Hickman, Col.
Robert Weakley, Andrew Castleman, and
sons of Generals Robertson and Scott; the
late Judge Anderson a son-in-law of Col¬
onel Outlaw; Snoddy lived in Sumner
County; Absalom Tatum a land jobber;
Major Buchanan mentioned; Mrs. Buchan¬
an a daughter of George Ridley and sister
of George Ridley [Jr.] and William Rid¬
ley; William Neely and Gen. [Edmund
P.] Gaines mentioned; Brasel’s life of
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Harpe brothers mentioned; James Shelby,
Governor Campbell, and latter’s father
“honest Johnny Campbell” mentioned in
connection with battle of Long Island
Flats; account of trip to New Orleans
with George Winchester on flatboat built
by Alexander Moore ; Balie Peyton’s
grandfather killed by Indians ; Eaton’s
Station named after Amos Eaton; refers
Draper to James Sevier for state of
[Franklin] ; John and Larkin Cleveland
brothers of Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland,
and “Devil John” Cleveland, his son;
Molly Franklin was Colonel Cleveland’s
sister; four of her sons were Jesse, Shad-
rach, Meshach, and Abednego; the last-
named a son-in-law of “Devil John” Cleve¬
land; Col. James Robertson, Col. Charles
Lewis, Colonel Field, Major Fleming,
Isaac Shelby, William Preston, Valentine
Sevier, Edmund Jennings, Andrew Lewis,
and Colonel Beaufort mentioned in con¬
nection with controversy over battle of
Point Pleasant ; Dr. [Felix] Robertson in¬
different about the matter; Gen. Joseph
Martin a lieutenant under Capt. Abraham
Penn in 1774; gives personal views of
Col. Arthur Campbell; Georgia commis¬
sioners referred to by Haywood were John
Donelson, John Sevier, Joseph Martin,
Stephen Hord [Heard], William Downs,
and Thomas Carr; Jesse Walton served
under Cleveland and Sevier; W. B. Camp¬
bell not a candidate for reelection ; advises
Draper to call on Dr. Ramsey and Col.
George Wilson for files of Knoxville Gaz¬
ette; James McGready and the great re¬
vival of 1800. L. S. 24 pp.
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1843 Draper, Lyman C. Pontotoc, Miss. Letter to Col.
Aug. 14 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Tenn.
3XX19 Has learned through Colonel Campbell of
Martin’s fears for his health; was de¬
tained by slight illness in Ohio and Ken¬
tucky, but has improved greatly since
reaching Mississippi; may possibly be
able to visit him in a few weeks. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1843 Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
Sept. 13 Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Re-
3XX20 joices to learn of his improved health ; has
learned through a son of Col. John Mont¬
gomery that the latter was in battles of
Point Pleasant and Nickajack, and was
with Gen. [George Rogers] Clark on the
Ohio; sends best regards to Col. [Patrick
Henry] Fontaine. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Draper, Lyman C. Pontotoc, Miss. Letter to Col.
Sept. 29
3XX20(2-5)
William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Tenn.
Expects to leave Pontotoc in November or
December and spend some time at Jack-
son, Paris, Clarksville, and Nashville ;
thanks Martin for references to surviving
pioneers of Davidson County; especially
desires to see Mrs. Robertson and Thom¬
as Hickman; Judge Joel Pinson believes
Mrs. Buchanan is still living; expects to
call on Col. Washington Sevier and Dr.
[Felix] Robertson; uncertain about Gen.
[Andrew] Jackson’s furnishing informa¬
tion about Col. [John] Donelson; will be
happy to meet Dr. Ramsey and examine
files of Knoxville Gazette; will ask ques¬
tions later about Edmund Jennings and
Generals Robertson, Smith, and Win¬
chester; is very grateful for information
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about Col. John Montgomery; inquires
whether Mrs. Isaac Bledsoe was related to
Gen. Benjamin Logan; has inquired
about Col. [John] Montgomery from Cave
Johnson, Governor Campbell, Judge David
Todd, and Gen. Levi Todd; has informa¬
tion from Col. George Christian and Alex¬
ander McCollom on Lookout Mountain
campaign ; has learned that Capt.
Thomas Vincent, who was in that cam¬
paign, is living with his son, George Vin¬
cent ; has information about campaigns of
Col. John Bowman, Gen. George Rogers
Clark, Col. Robert Todd, Ben. Logan, and
Capt. Samuel Handley ; expects further in¬
formation from Alexander Carmack, Maj.
James Sevier, and Thomas Hickman about
campaigns of Arthur Campbell and General
Robertson. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Brown, Milton. Jackson, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
2 Draper. Has forwarded letter to Dr. Hay¬
wood, who resides in district represented
by John B. Ashe. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
23 Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Fears
Draper has not received one of two pack¬
ages sent under Colonel Campbell’s frank¬
ing privilege; advises him to call on Dr.
Donoho at Clarksville and stop at Joseph
H. Marshall’s hotel at Nashville; should
rely on Castleman ; should call on General
Hall on way from Nashville; will try to
meet him at Mrs. Winchester’s; Mrs.
General Robertson dead; should see Col¬
onel Wilson about Knoxville Gazette ; may
also find Gen. John Cocke there, who can
give information about state of Franklin;
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regards to Colonel Fontaine; is now liv¬
ing with his son, Brice Martin. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Pontotoc, Miss. Letter to Col.
15 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Will leave Pontotoc in a
few days ; hopes to see him by Christmas ;
has received both packets sent in May;
may have episodal use for account of the
great revival; is anxious to meet Gen.
John Cocke; has met his brother Gen.
Stephen Cocke; expects to interview Maj.
Bland W. Ballard of Kentucky and Daniel
Bryan, a nephew of Daniel Boone; will
write from Nashville. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Interview with Silas McBee. Zeig-
1 ler’s Station attacked June 26, 1792; Joel
Eckols and Gabriel Black wounded; Mrs.
Ziegler and two or three of her children
taken prisoners; party in pursuit led by
Col. James Winchester; _ Higginson,
Peter Looney, and James Cain mentioned.
A. N. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Interview with T. H. Williams.
1 Notes on Col. Sampson Williams and the
Nickajack campaign; Wright Williams,
Col. Joseph Brown, Neville Lindsay, and
Thomas Hickman mentioned ; Sampson
Williams’ kindness and hospitality. A. N.
2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. At Gen. Thomas Love’s near Paris,
15 Tenn. Letter to Col. William Martin,
Dixon’s Springs, Smith County, Tenn.
Was unable to leave Pontotoc before De¬
cember 13; General Love had part in
Tipton and Sevier feud; will go next to
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Feb.
3XX25
Clarksville to see Hugh F. Bell; will go
from Nashville to Maury County to see
Col. Joseph Brown and Col. William Pil¬
low. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
21 Draper, Nashville, Tenn. Requests Draper
to convey his regards to Colonels Pillow and
Brown; presumes he will go from Nash¬
ville to General Jackson’s, then to Col.
George Smith’s to see his father’s docu¬
ments, then to Mrs. Winchester’s, where
he [Martin] intends to meet him; thence
to see General Hall and Capt. William
Reed ; Mrs. Reed a daughter of Isaac
Bledsoe and niece of Col. John Montgom¬
ery; Captain Vincent dead; mentions re¬
cent death of one of his own sons; Mrs.
Buchanan dead. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C'. At Col. G. W. Sevier’s, near Nash-
13 ville. Letter to Col. William Martin, Dix¬
on’s Springs, Smith County, Tenn. Has
seen Dr. [Felix] Robertson, who is busy
getting papers ready for him ; grateful to
Martin’s son for securing Dr. Ramsey’s per¬
mission to examine state records; went
from Hugh F. Bell’s to Russellville, Ky.,
visited Henry Johnson and David Henry;
the former a brother of Gen. Thomas
Johnson, the latter in George Rogers
Clark’s campaign of 1778; Bell well ac¬
quainted with Col. John Montgomery’s
career ; has found very good documentary
material for General Sevier; Colonel Sev¬
ier very helpful; has informed him wid¬
ow of Elijah Robertson still lives; will
try to interview her. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Col.
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Mar. 11 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
3XX25(l-4) County, Tenn. Has tarried much along
the way; plan to visit pioneers in Maury
County abandoned ; has collected much
information from Colonel Sevier, Thomas
Hickman, Dr. Robertson, and Col.
[George] Wilson; saw Elijah Robert¬
son’s widow; will call on Gen. [Andrew]
Jackson, Andrew Castleman, and Col.
[Robert] Weakley; mentions recent death
of Thomas Crutcher; has found name of
Jonathan Tipton on pension list for 1840;
inquires if he is the Maj. Jonathan Tipton
mentioned by Haywood; unable to find
copy of Haywood’s Natural and Aborigi¬
nal History of Tennessee. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1844 Draper, Lyman C. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Col.
Mar. 18 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
3XX26 County, Tenn. Will probably be at Mrs.
Winchester’s on Thursday next; has seen
Mrs. David Shelby, eldest daughter of Col.
Anthony Bledsoe, Gen. [Andrew] Jackson,
Mrs. John Donelson, Jr. at the home of
her son, Stockley Donelson, and Andrew
Castlemen. A. L. S. 1 p.
1844 Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
May 20 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. His
3XX27 letter of May 4 forwarded by Dr. Peyton;
came directly home after leaving him ; met
son of Henry Wilson who was in siege of
Boonesborough, Bowman’s campaign, and
battle of Blue Licks; received informa¬
tion from him relative to capture of Boone
and Callaway girls and Estill’s defeat;
visited Dr. Yandell at Louisville. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1844 Draper, Lyman C. Pikesville, Baltimore County, Md.
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8 Letter to Col. William Martin, Dixon’s
Springs, Smith County, Tenn. Had
heard through George W. Winchester of
his visit to Colonel Winn’s; has secured
valuable data for sketch of General Win¬
chester; saw Henry Wilson while visiting
Maj. George M. Bedinger; early career of
Wilson; interviewed John Gass, Joseph
Jackson, and Daniel Bryan, nephew of
Daniel Boone, while in Kentucky; expects
to be in Tennessee again in September ; has
heard nothing from Joseph Martin in re¬
gard to their father’s documents ; has
written to James R. Love, son of Col. Rob¬
ert Love, for further information on Look¬
out Mountain campaign; believes Robert
Love’s diary would cover it; will write to
William Hill of North Carolina for official
report of General Martin’s campaigns in
that state ; requests information about
Jonathan Tipton, who was living with
James Tipton in 1840. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Martin, William. Belleview near Dixon’s Springs
25 [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper,
Baltimore, Md. Death of an aged sister;
his own health failing; has no further
word from Joseph Martin about their
father’s documents; mentions old gentle¬
man living in Warren County who was in
Lookout Mountain campaign ; believes
there are people living near Point Pleas¬
ant who could give information concerning
that campaign ; mentions half-brother,
Patrick Henry Martin, who died in Jack¬
son’s army ; sends copy of a letter written
by Joseph Martin May 9, 1769; no name
or address on letter; conjectures it was
meant for Col. William Simms of Albe-
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marie but was never sent. A. L. S. 7 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Pikesville, Baltimore County, M&
18 Letter to Col. William Martin, Dixon’s
Springs, Smith County, Tenn. Will start
soon on trip through Virginia, Tennessee,
and Kentucky; will call on Joseph Martin
in regard to General Martin’s documents;
has found very full accounts of Generals
[Andrew] Pickens, Elijah Clarke, William
Campbell, and Thomas Sumter ; has track
of manuscript by Daniel Trabue on siege
of Logan’s Fort; will visit Doctor Yan-
dell ; intends to call on Capt. John Lewis,
son of Col. Charles Lewis; Col. Andrew
Lewis, son of Gen. Andrew Lewis ; Col. B.
R. Floyd, grandson of Col. John Floyd ; Col.
William Preston; Gov. [David] Campbell;
Mrs. Francis Preston, daughter of Gen.
William Campbell ; William C. Preston, and
Maj. James Sevier. A.L.S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. At Gov. [David] Campbell’s, Ab-
15 ingdon [Va.] Letter to Col. William Mar¬
tin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith County, Tenn.
Has found full journal of Point Pleasant
campaign, kept by Col. William Fleming
among papers in possession of his daugh¬
ter, Mrs. Bratton ; also found letters from
Gen. Andrew Lewis, Col. William Preston,
Col. Arthur Campbell, Gen. William Rus¬
sell, Col. William Christian, Gen. George
Rogers Clark, Colonels Daniel Boone, Rich¬
ard Callaway, John Todd, Stephen Trigg,
Thomas Marshall, John Sevier, and John
Stuart, Generals Lachlan McIntosh and
Edward Hand; visited Col. Andrew
Lewis ; General Andrew Lewis’ papers
destroyed ; will be unable to see his broth-
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er Joseph Martin ; intends soon to visit
Maj. James Sevier and General Cocke.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1844 Draper, Lyman C. Interview with Col. William Mar-
Sept. 12 tin, Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Origin of
3XX31(2-3) Creek campaign of 1813; news of capture
of Fort Mimms sent to Nashville by
George L. Gaines; meeting for defense
measures presided over by Col. Robert
Weakley; Gen. William Hall, Colonels
John Coffee, John Alcorn, and William
Martin, Capt. Thomas Williamson, and Dr.
Thompson among those present ; plans
laid before Gov. Willie Blount to send Col¬
onel Coffee’s dragoons to Mobile frontier;
this approved by Gen. [Andrew] Jackson,
then confined by wounds; funds secured
by Alpha Kingsley; rendezvous of troops
at Fayetteville; Gen. William Hall, Col¬
onels Edward Bradley, Samuel Lauderdale,
William Pillow, and William Martin, Gen.
Isaac Roberts, Colonels Thomas McRory,
John Winn, Newton Connor, and John
Coffee, Captains John Gordon, William
Russell, and David Deadrick officers; Col¬
onel Pillow badly wounded at Battle of
Talladega; letter from Captain McClellan
sent to Governor Blount by Captain Bra-
han. A. N. 2 pp.
1844 Draper, Lyman C. Interview with Col. Joseph
Sept. 20 Brown. Notes on massacre of James
5XX52(l-2) Brown’s party by Indians near Nickajack
in May, 1788; party attacked by Indians
under John Vann; strategy of Thomas
Tunbridge; James Brown, James Brown,
Jr., John Brown, William and John Gen¬
try, Isaiah Boys, John Griffin, and John
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Flood killed ; Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Boys, and
four children taken prisoners; Martin’s
campaign against Creeks and Cherokee;
William Gillespie killed; Gillespie, Mc¬
Dowell, Glass, and Henry families taken
prisoners ; Sevier’s campaign and ex¬
change of prisoners; Joseph Brown and
Polly and Elizabeth Brown among prison¬
ers exchanged ; experiences of Joseph
Brown while prisoner among Indians ;
Nathaniel Teal killed; Capt. John Gor¬
don’s scout of 1794; notes on Nickajack
campaign and Hunter’s defeat; Hunter
and Maj. Michael Kilpatrick killed; William
Brown, Bennett Searcy, and James Foster
wounded; notes on Hugh Rogan. A. N.
12 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Rose Hill, near Baltimore [Md.]
27 Letter to Col. William Martin, Dixon’s
Springs, Smith County, Tenn. Interview¬
ed in Kentucky Elijah Farris, [Henry]
Miller, Mrs. Thomas, Gen. R. B. McAfee, a
son of Colonel Whitley, a son and nephew
of Gen. Benjamin Logan, Maj. Bland W.
Ballard, whose pioneer experiences rank
with those of Boone, Kenton, and Jacob
Stucker; acquired valuable data relative
to Generals Clark, Ray, Kenton, John Log¬
an, Colonels Floyd, Boone, Callaway, Har-
rod, McDowell, Bowman, Christian, Linn,
the Todds, and Trigg; the widow of Gov¬
ernor Floyd, only surviving child of Col.
William Preston, has promised memoranda
of Point Pleasant battle written by a par¬
ticipant, Capt. [Samuel] Newell; still
hopes to see the papers of his father, Gen.
Joseph Martin; inquiry concerning Col.
[Richard] Callaway; secured data on Jer-
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1844
Nov.
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1844
Dec.
3XX34
emiah Vardeman with intention of giving
it to John M. Peck for his Life of Varde¬
man; has met veteran of Snoddy’s fight
[William K.] Sadler, whose account of that
battle agrees with Captain Reid’s; Gwin’s
account apparently not first-hand ; has vis¬
ited Gen. W. B. Campbell, who gave valu¬
able data concerning his grandfather, Col.
David Campbell. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
28 Draper, Pikesville, Baltimore County, Md.
Has received from his son Joseph A. Mar¬
tin an account by Col. Richard Callaway
of capture of Boone and Callaway girls;
J. M. Peck believes Clark’s official papers
are in Virginia archives ; hopes he will
soon secure [Joseph Martin’s] papers;
mentions grief over death of old servant
Major. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Col.
26 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has sent account of Jere¬
miah Vardeman to John M. Peck at Phila¬
delphia; views on Peck as a historian;
compares Colonel Callaway’s account of
capture of Boone and Callaway girls with
that of Colonel Floyd and a manuscript
letter of Capt. [Mathew] Arbuckle; in¬
quires about Col. Richard Callaway, Sr.
and Colonel Holder; has letter from [Wil¬
liam J.] Waller stating papers of Gen. Jos¬
eph Martin have reached Richmond; ex¬
pects to receive them soon; has letter
written by Colonel Preston telling of Gen.
Andrew Lewis’ death; has recent letter
from aged daughter of Gen. Benjamin
Logan, and one from Elijah Callaway, rel-
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1845
Jan.
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1845
Feb.
3XX35
ative to Colonel Cleveland; expects infor¬
mation about Col. Richard Callaway, Sr.
and Col. Hugh McGary; information about
Gen. William Russell, and manuscript let¬
ter of Col. David Campbell recently sent
by Gov. William B. Campbell; requests
Martin to get date of birth of General
Hall; is contemplating trip to Raleigh,
N. C. to examine official papers of Gen.
Joseph Martin, the Seviers, Robertsons,
Rutherfords, Bledsoes, and Shelbys ; in¬
quiry about David McClosky of Tugalo.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Edmund Jennings.
8 Daniel Williams, Colonel Weakley, Wright
Williams, and Miles [Jennings] mentioned
in connection with anecdotes about Ed¬
mund Jennings; his hatred of the Ind¬
ians; Jennings on Clark’s campaign in
1782 and present at fiftieth anniversary in
1832; above information probably se¬
cured from Judge Pinson and agrees with
reminiscences of Col. [William] Martin.
A. N. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to William
12 Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith County,
Tenn. Has received the Martin manu¬
scripts ; among them is orderly book kept
by Andrew Greer for Martin’s company in
1776; also letters from Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell, Isaac Shelby, Anthony Bledsoe, Rich¬
ard Henderson, Patrick Henry, Henry Lee,
James Monroe, Capt. [Abraham] Penn,
Dr. Thomas Walker, and Thomas Sumter;
sends copies of two letters from Thomas
Sumter to Joseph Martin ; Sumter ac¬
companied Oconastota to England; later
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1845
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1845
Feb.
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1845
Apr.
captured Baron Des Jonnes; wishes to
borrow file of Knoxville Gazette from Maj.
George Beckwith; is sending a magazine
sketch of General Clark of Kentucky writ¬
ten by Dr. [John] Croghan; has recent
letter from J. M. Peck giving data on Dan¬
iel Boone; has just received original let¬
ters of Col. William Fleming and the man¬
uscript of his life of Gen. Andrew Lewis.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Peyton, J. B. [Joseph H.] House of Representatives.
14 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Has for¬
warded letter to Col. [William] Martin;
will transmit pension papers of Edmund
Jennings when he receives them; refers
Draper to Balie and Robert H. Peyton for
information about John and Ephraim Pey¬
ton and other pioneers. A. L. 2 pp.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
26 Draper, Baltimore, Md. Conjectures con¬
cerning meaning of various allusions in
letters from Thomas Sumter to Gen. Jos¬
eph Martin ; refers to story about Sumter
and Tom Jones; believes Sumter went to
England with Cherokee chiefs; will write
to [George] Beckwith about file of Knox¬
ville Gazette ; George Roulstone published
paper in Knoxville; his widow married
Col. William Moore, and a son James Roul¬
stone continued the paper several years;
Beckwith married latter’s daughter and
may have this newspaper file; is glad he
has opened correspondence with J. M. Peck ;
recent death of Colonel Weakley. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Martin, Wilson Y. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
3 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. At-
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tempted to find file of Knoxville Gazette
supposed to be in possession of Mr. Beck¬
with; latter has journals of old territor¬
ial assembly. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hickman, Edwin W. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
25 Lyman C. Draper. Is sending obituary of
his late grandfather Hickman; Dr. [Fe¬
lix] Robertson pleased at prosecution of
Draper’s work; has given Draper’s ad¬
dress to Mr. Putnam. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Col.
28 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Death of writer’s grand¬
father, who was minuteman at Lexington;
has recent letter from [John] McCaddon,
who served under Gen. George Rogers
Clark; inquiry about [David] Me Closky
and destruction of Cherokee town Teuch-
totee; has received diary of Point Pleas¬
ant campaign kept by Lieut. Samuel New¬
ell ; has written to Gen. Hugh Brady about
his brother Samuel ; hopes to get papers
of Col. William Crawford and Colonel
Zane; George R. Dooley has told him
Hiram E. Dooley of Lafayette County,
Ark. has memoir written by Col. Samuel
Barton; Dr. Peyton has secured Edmund
Jennings’ pension papers which tell of ser¬
vice under Major Lewis, Colonel Chris¬
tian, Major Russell, Captain Gordon, and
General Clark; has W. Y. Martin’s letter
regarding Knoxville Gazette; Colonel
Beckwith has file of this paper ; has writ¬
ten E. W. Hickman for date of Colonel
Weakley’s death; requests Martin to get
birth dates of General Hall and [Hugh]
Rogan. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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1845
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1845
June
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1845
July
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Thompson, Waddy. Greenville [S. C.] Letter to Ly-
30 man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. His grand¬
father, Col. James Williams, was officer in
Revolution but not the Colonel Williams of
King’s Mountain; has sent his letter to
descendant of the latter in adjoining dis¬
trict. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hall, Gen. William. Locustland [Tenn.] Letter to
9 Col. William Martin. Data concerning
Hall family and Hugh Rogan ; Capt.
Moses Shelby, Col. [Isaac] Bledsoe, and
Gen. [James] Robertson mentioned; re¬
cent bill providing pensions for veterans
of Indian wars opposed by northern and
eastern members. A. L. S. 2 pp. Sent to
Lyman C. Draper with postscript by Col.
William Martin.
Dooley, George R. Lebanon [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
16 man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has re¬
turned from visit to brother in Arkansas ;
was unable to find any of his father’s pap¬
ers. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Col.
1 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Is contemplating trip to
Kentucky to secure material on Gen.
George Rogers Clark; has heard that a
son of Col. William Harrod has some of
his father’s old papers; [Hugh] Rogan,
Colonel Donelson, Edmund Jennings, Gen¬
eral Logan, General Clark, and Gen.
[Hugh] McGary mentioned; refers to
death of Capt. John Blackmore; in¬
quiries about Colonel Mansco, Col. Robert
Hays, Maj. Thomas Murray, and Capt.
William Snoddy; agrees with Doctor
Ramsey on spelling of Franklin ; is pleas-
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1845
July
3XX40
ed with report of Judge Catron; will
write Chapman Johnson about Clark pap¬
ers; mentions General Hall, Rogan, James
and Evan Shelby, and Josiah Renfroe; has
recent letters from John McCaddon, Col.
E. S. Crockett, and Col. Cave Johnson,
uncle of Col. R. M. Johnson; desires por¬
traits of Martin and General Hall ; inquiry
about Thomas Sharp Spencer; interviewed
a nephew of Gen. Benjamin Logan, Capt.
Benjamin Briggs, who gave data on Gen.
James Robertson; secured data on Cap¬
tain Hunter from Samuel Blair; has se¬
cured through Colonel Laughlin Col. Ben¬
jamin Sharp’s report of Col. Arthur
Campbell’s campaign of 1780-81; is se¬
curing valuable materials from William
Darby ; has recent letter from Thomas
Hickman giving date of Colonel Weakley’s
death; mentions pensioners Francis Caul-
ey, Willis Hodges, Isom Beasley, Dabney
Cooper, Berry Gregory, Benjamin Jones,
Philip Pope, William Gregory, Susanna
Boone, and Henry Wakefield, who may have
participated in or know something about
battle of King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
16 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Does
not believe [Hugh] Rogan immigrated
with Donelson in 1779-80; Daniel Corbin,
Tom Corbin, James Shelby, Moses
Shelby, General Hall, Jacob Barnes,
Rachel Donelson, (later Mrs. [Andrew]
Jackson), Edmund [Jennings], General
Logan, General Clark, Capt. John Black-
more, Colonel Mansco mentioned ; Gen.
Daniel Donelson can answer inquiry
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July 23
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about Colonel Hays, and General Hall can
give information about Major Murray and
Captain Snoddy; old Toby still alive;
Loyalist hanged by Colonel Cleveland.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hall, Gen. William. Locustland [Tenn.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Sketch
of Hugh Rogan; Col. Isaac Bledsoe dis¬
covers Bledsoe’s Lick; route of the Long
Hunter’s; account of buffalo hunts near
Bledsoe’s Lick; [Timothy de] Montbrun
from Kaskaskia; biographical sketches of
Colonel Mansco, Col. John Montgomery,
Col. Robert Hays, Capt. William Snoddy,
and Maj. Thomas Murray; Ziegler’s Sta¬
tion captured by Cherokee in June, 1792;
Michael Shaver, David Wilson, and — Zeig-
ler killed; Gabriel Black, Joel Echols, and
Joseph Wilson wounded; Mrs. Wilson and
three children and Molly Jones taken pris¬
oners; Mrs. Ziegler and her child escaped;
writer will send portrait to Draper; bio¬
graphical sketch of Maj. George D. Black-
more by his son William Blackmore and
Colonel Gould. A.L.S. 11 pp.
Buchanan, H. R. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Will be
pleased to furnish data relative to his
father, John Buchanan, who has recently
died. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hickman, Maj. Thomas. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Col.
Elijah Robertson not on Coldwater cam¬
paign; Capt. [Joseph] Brown, Maj. Mi¬
chael Kilpatrick, Capt. William Donelson,
Capt. Benjamin Harding, Col. William
[James] Ford, and David Hays mention-
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1845
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1845
Aug.
3XX41
1845
Aug.
6XX4
1845
Sept.
6XX11
ed; Stockley D. Hays and Mrs. William
Butler children of Col. Robert Hays ;
Lewis Joslin son of Col. Benjamin Joslin;
Isaac Roberts dead; data on Col. Casper
Mansco and Moses Shelby; loan to Gen.
[Andrew] Jackson in 1788 ; reference to
James Buchanan of Nashville and son of
Captain de Montbrun; Gen. [James] Rob¬
ertson sent to lay off military boundary in
1784; Hays’s Station attacked previous to
1794 ; notes on [Thomas] Eaton ; Col. Rob¬
ert Weakley dead. A.L.S. 2 pp.
Hays, Gen. Samuel L. Jackson [Tenn.] Letter to
16 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Sketch
of father, Col. Robert Hays; writer’s
mother was Jane, daughter of Col. John
Donelson; Colonel Hays’ papers given to
Col. Robert Butler; Col. William Polk a
friend of Colonel Hays. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
18 Draper, Baltimore, Md. Account of early
life of Hugh Rogan ; mentions Daniel and
Tom Corbin, Col. Casper Mansco, and
Elizabeth White. A.L.S. 3 pp.
Pillow, Gideon J. Columbia [Tenn.] Letter to [Ly-
25 man C. Draper]. Will write to Col. [Wil¬
liam] Pillow for information which Drap¬
er requests. A. L. S. 1 p.
Brown, Col. Joseph. Cave Spring [Tenn.] Letter to
4 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Data
on Hugh Rogan; [Daniel] Carland,
Rogan’s brother-in-law; Coldwater cam¬
paign; neither Elijah Robertson nor
Thomas Maury on Nickajack campaign;
Adam B. Hudson wounded in attack on
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1845
Sept.
3XX43
1845
Sept.
6XX12
1845
Sept.
3XX42
Hays’ Station ; Col. William Pillow still
living. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
5 Draper, Lexington, Ky. Is pleased with
further information on Rogan and Man-
sco ; Captain Blackmore not related to the
Blackmore General Hall knew; refers to
Cave Johnson and his uncle Henry [John¬
son] ; urges him to secure interest of
Colonel Laughlin in his work; character¬
izes Thomas Sharp Spencer ; mentions
Thomas Evans, Joshua Hadley, and John
Hunter; Talladega battle referred to.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville],
20 Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Balti¬
more, Md. Will answer his inquiries as
soon as possible. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore [Md.] Letter to Wil-
25 liam Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County Tenn. Is pleased with informa¬
tion from General Hall and E. P. Conwell
concerning Colonel Mansco; has recent
communications from Col. Joseph Brown,
Colonel Beckwith, Maj. James Roulstone,
Dr. Egbert Haywood; Gov. Willie Blount,
P. M. Miller, Gen. Samuel L. Hays, Milton
Brown, and Dr. Ramsey mentioned in con¬
nection with search for file of Knoxville
Gazette', is on trail of Col. William Pres¬
ton’s papers ; recent visit from Capt. T. P.
Shaffner of Kentucky Historical Society;
queries about [Hugh] Rogan and Colonel
Mansco; will leave for Kentucky October
3; William Buchanan, General Cocke,
James Shelby, and Thomas Madison, a
brother-in-law of Patrick Henry, mention-
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1845
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6XX13
1845
Oct.
6XX14
1845
Oct.
6XX16
1845
Oct.
8XX44
ed in connection with material on battle
of Long Island Flats; desires dates of
Oconastota and the Little Carpenter’s
deaths ; has that of Dragging Canoe.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hickman, Maj. Thomas. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter
6 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Data
on Col. James Ford, General Rutherford,
Col. David Henley, Gen. Daniel Smith, the
Winchesters, Col. John Donelson, Col.
Casper Mansco, Maj. William Edmondson,
Col. Robert Hays, Col. Samuel Barton,
Hugh Rogan, Col. Joseph Williams, Col.
Joseph Winston, Colonels John and Martin
Armstrong; commissioners and troops in
1783 and 1784; Col. William Preston in
battle at shallow ford of Yadkin. Written
for Major Hickman by Volney S. Steven¬
son. 3 pp.
Pillow, Lachlan F. Jackson [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
10 man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Is send¬
ing statement which has been long delay¬
ed by father’s [Col. William Pillow] in¬
firmity. A. L. S. 1 p.
Brown, Joseph New London, Lewis County [Tenn.]
12-13 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore,
Md. Writer’s experiences under Gen.
Isaac Roberts in Indian wars; refers to
Dragging Canoe, John Watts, the Breath,
Oconastota, Little Carpenter; Joshua,
Thomas, and Elisha Green mentioned.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter to
17 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Data
on [Hugh] Rogan secured from widow of
David Corbin’s oldest son; believes he was
[no]
Tennessee Papers
with Col. Anthony Bledsoe and Absalom
Tatum when military boundary was laid
off, and later lived with Isaac Bledsoe's
family; Edmund Jennings, Zachariah
Green, and [Col. Casper] Mansco men¬
tioned; sisters of [Patrick] Henry and
their husbands ; approximate dates of
death of Oconastota and the Little Carpen¬
ter ; general aboriginal conditions and
Indian movements in the [Mississippi]
Valley; General Graham’s account of
battle of King’s Mountain much like that
of Haywood ; General Davidson and
[Maj. Patrick] Ferguson mentioned; has
written to Cave Johnson about Draper and
suggested that he introduce him [Draper]
to the President; Dr. Walker and Charles
Hite mentioned; plot in 1776 of British
agent who took refuge with Dragging
Canoe, to kill his father; his life saved by
Oconastota and Watts; met McWhorter,
who knew Casper Mansco; Major Hick¬
man, Hugh F. Bell, [Felix] Robertson, and
Judge Overton mentioned; will attend
railway convention at Nashville soon.
A. L. S. 11 pp.
[1845
Oct.]
6XX15
Pillow, Col. William. Autobiographical sketch. Par¬
entage; immigration to frontier; Indian
depredations and campaigns ; notes on
military service of Captain Rains, Robert
Thompson, and Captains Gordon, Shan¬
non, and Nash; accounts of Captain Mur¬
ray’s fight and Nickajack campaign; Wil¬
liam Matlock, Robert Evans, Luke Ander¬
son, William Ewing, Andrew Castleman,
Colonel Mansco, Hugh Rogan, and Major
Hays mentioned. A. D. 11 pp.
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1845
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1845
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1845
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1845
Nov.
3XX45
Farris, Elijah. Willisburg, Washington Co., Ky.
9 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore,
Md. Answers inquiries concerning Col.
[Casper] Mansco, Thomas Spencer, _
Williams, _ Kennedy, and Colonel Crock¬
ett. Written for Farris by E. D. Atkins.
2 pp.
Dooley, Hiram G. Conway, Lafayette Co., Ark.
11 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore,
Md. George R. Dooley mistaken; has
none of Col. Samuel Barton’s papers.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Roberts, Maj. William T. Columbia [Tenn.] Letter to
12 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Bio¬
graphical sketch of Gen. Isaac Roberts;
refers to Mark R. Roberts of Miller Coun¬
ty, Texas, and to Abner Pillow. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Lexington, Ky. Letter to Col.
20 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has secured old papers of
Col. David Shepherd and Col. William
Harrod, brother of Col. James Harrod and
an officer of Gen. George Rogers Clark;
found survivors near Pittsburg of McIn¬
tosh’s, Brodhead’s, Williamson’s, and Craw¬
ford’s campaigns; found around Mays-
ville some of Gen. Simon Kenton’s Indian
fighters, among them Moses Fowler; has
found file of Kentucky Gazette; refers to
General Cocke’s attack on Martin; will
get copies of letters of Col. John Floyd
from Nathaniel Hart, grandson of Col.
Nathaniel Hart of the Henderson Land
Company; has promise of another collec¬
tion of materials from a minister Seeley;
will call on Professor Yandell at Louis-
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1845
Dec. 18
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1845
Dec. 30
ville; mentions deaths of Daniel Bryan a
nephew of Boone, Dr. Peyton, and David
Dickerson; inquiry about Col. [Charles]
Cox; mentions letter from Gen. Gid[eon]
J. Pillow covering statement of Col. Wil¬
liam Pillow in regard to Major Murray’s
fight and Nickajack campaign; hopes to
see [Henry] Clay while in Kentucky.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Col.
William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has secured copies of Col.
John Floyd’s letters; Floyd a captain in
Christian’s campaign; secured memoir of
George Rogers Clark at Louisville; also
manuscript papers from Dr. [John] Cro-
ghan, Clark’s nephew; Haywood’s state¬
ment about Shawnee given on authority of
Gen. James Robertson; Ficklin’s narra¬
tive from Black Hoof, a Shawnee
chief, of Shawnee settlement on Lulbegrud
Creek; Col. William Pillow, General Hall,
Governor Campbell, Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell, General Graham, Colonel Hambright,
Maj. William Chronicle, Colonel Cleveland,
Col. [James] Williams, Maj. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell, and Dr. Ramsey mentioned; ex¬
pects a visit from Jared Sparks. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Adams, G[reen]. House of Representatives, Wash¬
ington, D. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Can give no information relative to Maj.
George Adams ; brief account of his fath¬
er David Adams, who died in 1812.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Characterizes Col.
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Feb. 17
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Charles Cox; Edwin H. Ewing has suc¬
ceeded Dr. Peyton as member of Congress ;
urges Draper to go to Washington and get
acquainted with Crittenden; has written
to Cave Johnson on pensions question.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Ewing, Edwin H. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Has received letter
and daguerreotype addressed to him from
Col. William Martin; invites Draper to
call upon him at his convenience when in
Washington. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ewing, Edwin H. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Has inquired of Mr.
Crozier relative to residence of Colonel
Kelly; Crozier advises sending letter to
Colonel Kelly at Chattanooga who is prob¬
ably a son of Col. Alexander Kelly. A. L. S.
1 p.
Robertson, A. Baldwin. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Sends
obituary of Capt. George Ridley, a
Tennessee pioneer. A. L. S. 3 p.
Moore, Tabitha. Round Lick [Tenn.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Her fath¬
er, William Bowen, an early explorer of
Tennessee country; is unable to find any
family papers, or gain any information
from Colonel Barton; Gen. James Rob¬
ertson mentioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore [Md.] Letter to Col.
William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has received many news¬
paper notices as result of circular; men¬
tions Wilkins Tannehill, [James] Robert¬
son, Capt. George Ridley, Maj. John Bu-
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1846
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1846
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chanan, Col. John Armstrong, Col. [Jos¬
eph] Martin, Col. Samuel Barton, Gabriel
Barton, Gen. Griffith Rutherford, Griffith
Rutherford, Jr., Henry R. Rutherford, and
William L. Martin; has written Cave
Johnson and Colonel Laughlin about the
pension matter; has received memoir of
Judge John Cleves Symmes, father of Mrs.
General Harrison; mentions James Ore,
Col. Robert Love, and Gen. Thomas Love;
recent death of Maj. Benjamin Sharp, who
was with Campbell's men at King’s
Mountain; has learned from Mann But¬
ler, Colonel Laughlin, and T. J. Henley,
that many of Clark’s official papers are
preserved at Richmond; [Jared] Sparks
amazed at the amount of historical mater¬
ials he has collected; has not heard re¬
cently from Gov. William B. Campbell or
General Hall. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Gab¬
riel Barton. Inquiries concerning the date
of birth and the military services of his
father, Col. Samuel Barton. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Griffith
Rutherford [Jr.] Inquires concerning the
date of birth, ancestry, military services,
and papers of his father, Gen. Griffith
Rutherford; inquires if his brother Henry
is still living. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has not heard
from Professor Yandell about the Clark
papers ; data on Capt. George Ridley,
father of Mrs. Buchanan; George Ridley
[Jr.], Edmund Jennings, Capt. Thomas
Vincent, and Joshua Thomas mentioned;
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3XX52
1846
Apr.
3XX53
Martin and George Ridley presidential
electors in 1804 ; refers him to Moses Rid¬
ley for further information; Martin Arm¬
strong, Anthony Crutcher, Phil Alston,
and [Samuel] Mason mentioned; has
written to Mrs. Cantrell, a daughter of
Capt. John Blackmore, who is living with
her son Clinton; inquires if he received
writer’s portrait sent to [Edwin H.] Ew¬
ing ; hopes President Polk will not lead the
country into a ruinous war. A. L. S. 8 pp.
Martin, William. Belleview. Letter to Lyman C.
27 Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has been informed
by Professor Yandell that the Clark pap¬
ers in possession of Ripley could probably
be obtained; Gen. [W. B.] Campbell men¬
tioned; has a recent letter from [Edwin
H.] Ewing informing him Draper has not
yet called for portrait; Ewing’s father
and grandfather early settlers at French
Lick. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore [Md.] Letter to Col.
2 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has recently visited two
sisters of Samuel Brady; has not received
his letter referring to Professor Yandell
and Clark papers ; recent visit to John M.
Peck in Philadelphia, to whom he furnish¬
ed material on Daniel Boone for [Jared]
Spark’s series of American biographies;
Samuel Brady a captain in Brodhead’s
regiment; is planning a separate volume
on life of Gen. Joseph Martin; contem¬
plates similar volumes to precede the larg¬
er work, Lives of the Pioneers; will Mar¬
tin’s son Wilson Y. prepare drawing of
Lookout Mountain battle; George Ridley,
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Moses Ridley, Mrs. Cantrell, Gabriel Bar¬
ton, Griffith Rutherford, [Phil] Alston,
[Edwin H.] Ewing, General Hall, and Col.
Joseph Brown mentioned ; has received
recollections of Elijah Callaway, whose
brothers served under Colonel Cleveland;
Col. Richard Callaway and Daniel Boone
mentioned; has recent letter from grand¬
son of Col. William Preston promising to
send Colonel Preston’s papers, which will
be invaluable; contains letters of Gen.
Andrew Lewis, Col. William Fleming, Col.
John Floyd, Col. William Christian, and
the Campbells ; is planning trip to Wash¬
ington, Richmond, and Raleigh ; hears oc¬
casionally from Gov. [David] Campbell ; his
friend [C. H.] Larrabee elected city attor¬
ney of Chicago. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore [Md.] Letter to Col.
William Martin. Has written to Profes¬
sor Yandell; death of the Rev. Thomas
Hinde ; can get no replies from son of Col.
William Cocke; has recently obtained
copy of life and correspondence of Richard
Henry Lee, who with Patrick Henry used
influence to have Gen. Joseph Martin ap¬
pointed first territorial governor of terri¬
tory south of Ohio; President Washing¬
ton later appointed [William] Blount to
that position ; has secured papers relating
to Judge John Cleves Symmes, father of
Mrs. General Harrison ; inquires about
his brother Col. Joseph Martin, General
Hall, Captain Reid, Mrs. Winchester, Col.
Joseph Brown, and Maj. Thomas Hick¬
man; has written to Dr. Estill enclosing
inquiries to Col. Richard Callaway and a
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daughter of Col. John Holder. A. L. S.
4 pp .
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
9 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has
not seen Barton or Rutherford because of
illness of sister; Gen. Joseph Martin and
governorship of Southwest Territory ;
[William] Blount, Col. William Cocke,
General Robertson, General Hall, Captain
Reid, Captain Brady, Dr. Estill, and Col¬
onel Callaway mentioned ; the Coyatee
affair; has recently talked with a son of
Hugh Rogan about his explorations ; [Dr.
Thomas] Walker, Col. [Anthony] Bledsoe,
and [Absalom] Tatum mentioned; has
written to Clinton Cantrell to make in¬
quiries from his mother about her father,
Capt. John Blackmore; thinks [Presi¬
dent] Polk unnecessarily led the country
into war; General Campbell commands a
regiment; still enjoys good health; has
recent letter from Professor Yandell about
Clark papers. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore [Md.] Letter to Col.
11 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Expects soon to receive
Preston papers; is planning trip to Ken¬
tucky and Indiana to interview two sons
of Squire Boone, the younger of whom
served under Colonel Floyd; hopes to see
Gen. M. G. Clark; expects to interview
some of Captain Brady’s companions ;
planning trip to Richmond and Raleigh;
refers to Gen. Joseph Martin and [Wil¬
liam] Blount and governorship of South¬
west Territory ; Col. William Cocke in the
Coyatee affair ; has recent letter from son
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of Captain Estill, uncle of Dr. Estill; dis¬
cusses plan of his work; will probably
write life of Boone first. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Jones, H. C. Concord [N. C.] Letter to S. C. Potter,
17 enclosing copy of manuscript of Maj.
Pleasant Henderson, which will answer
Potter’s inquiry relative to Richard Hend¬
erson. A. L. S. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore, Md. Letter to Col.
25 William Martin, Dixon’s Springs, Smith
County, Tenn. Has recently returned
from Washington ; secured the minia¬
ture; saw Colonel Laughlin and William
Darby; will start soon for Kentucky; has
secured permission through Dr. Croghan
to use Clark papers; hopes to interview
Gen. Simon Kenton, Professor Yandell,
and sons of Squire Boone; will examine
papers of Henderson and Company at
Henderson, Kentucky; hopes to bring
back Preston papers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
2 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has
visited his son Wilson but did not see Bar¬
ton or Rutherford; called on Mrs. [Ta-
bitha] Moore near Rome [Tenn.], who
gave some information about Barton ; ex¬
pects little from Rutherford; Cocke the
leader of the Coyatee enterprise; Clinton
Cantrell and Captain Blackmore mention¬
ed ; approves change in plan of his work ;
religion his daily consolation; has been
laid up for some time with an injured leg.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Locust Grove, residence of Dr.
14 John Croghan 5 miles above Louisville,
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Ky. Letter to Col. William Martin,
Dixon’s Springs, Smith County, Tenn.
Left Baltimore August 27 ; interviewed
Captain Samuel Murphy who was in Dun-
more’s campaign in 1774 and was raised
in family of Col. John Stephenson, half-
brother of Col. William Crawford; has
visited old companions of Boone, Kenton,
Clark, Crawford, and Brady; is going to
Indiana to visit the two sons of Squire
Boone ; hopes to examine papers of Hend¬
erson and Company at Henderson, Ky.,
and to secure papers of Col. Robert Pat¬
terson and Col. William Preston on way
home; is staying with Dr. [John] Cro-
ghan, a nephew of Gen. [George Rogers]
Clark, and examining Clark papers recent¬
ly recovered from Mr. Bliss; some of
Clark papers still in hands of Mr. Ripley;
has been requested by Kentucky Historical
Society to prepare life of Clark ; hopes to
visit Gen. Simon Kenton in Indiana; trip
of Mr. and Mrs. Remsen; visited Prof.
John Stevens and Prof. Asa Drury; is
grateful for his reminiscences on Sumter,
Cleveland, Barton, and Bowen; a life of
Sumter being prepared by [William Gil¬
more] Simms but mainly from secondary
materials; Mrs. Moore’s statement about
Colonel Barton in conflict with memoir by
son of Col. Anthony Crockett ; desires
exact date on tree near Gainsborough ;
Gen. W. B. Campbell and son-in-law of
Sampson Williams know about it; Am¬
brose Powell and Powell’s Valley; has
found letters addressed to Col. Arthur
Campbell and Col. William Christian
among Clark papers ; has not yet
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seen Professor Yandell. A. L. S. 7 pp.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville, Tenn.]
Oct. 26 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore,
6XX25
Md. Has collected material necessary for
history of Tennessee; is unable to pre¬
pare it for publication because of pressing
duties; proposes that Draper unite with
him in preparation of the work. A. L. S.
1 p.
1846
Martin, Wilson Y. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
Nov. 10 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Death
3XX60
of his father, Col. William Martin, on No¬
vember 4; requests Draper to write his
obituary for the Intelligencer ; data upon
his life and services ; hopes Draper’s
work will soon be published. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1847
Feb. 6
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Martin, Wilson Y. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Is
sending his miniature by William Tunstall,
in compliance with his father’s request. A.
L. S. 1 p.
1847
Martin, Wilson Y. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Letter
Feb. 19 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has
3XX60(4-5) received Draper’s obituary of his father;
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commends him for its appropriateness ;
death of William Young ; has sent his min¬
iature to Draper by William Tunstall.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hickman, Maj. Thomas. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has
delivered his note to Mr. de Montbrun;
Capt. Timothy de Montbrun with Gen.
George Rogers Clark in Illinois campaign;
Thomas Eaton still living ; Mrs. Shelby and
Mrs. Donelson dead. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Brown, Joseph. Cave Spring [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
29 man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Writer’s
miniature brought back as directed; in¬
formation relative to Nickajack cam¬
paign; Col. William Pillow, Col. Elijah
Robertson, and Gen. [Andrew] Jackson
mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Pillow, Lachlan F. Columbia [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
15 man C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Knows
nothing of the Captain Todd of whom
Draper inquires ; Captain Murray in
command at battle of Duck River; birth¬
place of his father [Col. William Pillow] ;
Col. Joseph Brown mentioned. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Robertson, Dr. Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
15 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore, Md. Has
seen Major and Captain Hickman and de
Montbrun; data on latter’s family; has
given Draper’s communication to William
H. Moore; refers to obituary of George
Ridley; Mrs. Donelson, Mrs. Shelby, and
General Hall still living. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Donelson, Stockley. Letter to Lyman C. Draper,
6 Baltimore, Md. Is sending book contain¬
ing account of Nickajack campaign; cites
authorities for and against statement that
General Jackson took part in that cam¬
paign; Hugh L. White, Gen. James White,
and Capt. John Davis mentioned. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Martin, W[ilson] Y. Dixon’s Springs [Tenn.] Let-
2 ter to Lyman C. Draper, [forwarded to]
Philadelphia. Has not heard from him
for more than a year ; is anxiously await¬
ing the publication of his work in which
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his father took such a deep interest ; would
be glad to hear from him soon. A. L. S.
1 p.
Martin, Joseph. Greenwood [Va.] Letter to Lyman
25 C. Draper, Philadelphia. His letter from
Philadelphia received; delayed answering
it in hope of seeing Maj. John Redd; has
learned through J. M. Smith that Redd
will furnish the desired information as
soon as possible; death of old servant
Toby. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
4 Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Lever-
ington, Philadelphia County, Pa. Has re¬
cently visited scene of Long Island Flats
battle but is still uncertain on some
points; requests Draper’s notes and ac¬
counts of that battle. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
30 Tenn.] Letter to [Lyman C. Draper].
Has not received official account of Long
Island Flats battle; believes Draper’s
date for that battle incorrect; William
and Andrew Cresswell mentioned ; in¬
quiries relative to maps and illustrations
for writer’s proposed history of Tennes¬
see; political notes; recent marriage of
daughter. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Putman, A. W. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman
12 C. Draper. Writer’s life of John Sevier
still unfinished ; cannot obtain set of
Museum or of Knoxville Gazette ; Col. G.
W. Sevier dead; urges Draper to publish
his work as soon as possible; encourage¬
ment given by legislature for complete
history of Tennessee; Wheeler’s History
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of North Carolina cited; Draper’s pro¬
posed treatment of life of General Sevier;
hopes he will correct statements of Hay¬
wood and Kendall; inquires about papers
of Governor Shelby relative to Colonel
Campbell’s conduct at King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1852 Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
Feb. 20 Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Lev-
6XX34 erington, Philadelphia County, Pa. Has re¬
ceived official account of Long Island Flats
battle ; Haywood’s account unsatisfac¬
tory; requests information as to docu¬
ments on Cherokee outbreak; has evidence
showing action of Capt. John Stuart and
— Cameron; quotes from official instruc¬
tions to Col. William Christian; Captain
Gist mentioned; is daily expecting Wheel¬
er’s volume; questions on cost of plates
and maps; political notes. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Dr. J. G. M- Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper. De¬
position and letters of Henry Stuart,
David Shelton, Aaron Smith, and Nathan
Reid; is uncertain about Gist; believes
Haywood’s account of [Joseph] Martin’s
campaign of 1781 erroneous in some re¬
spects; Draper’s material thereon; notes
on campaigns of Sevier and Col. Arthur
Campbell; progress of writer’s proposed
book. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1852 Campbell, W. B. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Mar. 23 Draper, Leverington, Pa. Awaiting ap-
6XX36 pearance of Draper’s anticipated work ;
Col. [A. W.] Putnam in error in stating
legislature had made appropriation for
preparation of history of Tennessee ; pre-
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fers that Draper undertake the task if
funds can be secured. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Robertson, Dr. Felix. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Transmits biographical sketch of Timothy
de Montbrun secured from son: his par¬
entage, birthplace, service under Mont¬
calm; migration to Cumberland country;
in American army during Revolution ;
later career and death in 1826. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M- Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Lev-
erington, Pa. Requests reply to former
proposal for announcing Draper’s forth¬
coming publications ; desires to know
whether Draper has any documentary evi¬
dence showing that [Joseph] Martin made
separate campaign in 1781 ; Captain
Elliott, — Grant, and — Williamson men¬
tioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Putnam, A. W- Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Does not desire or intend to
write biographies of Gen. [John] Sevier
and Gen. James Robertson if Draper will
promise to complete both by 1854; Dr.
Ramsey still has letters of Gov. [John]
Sevier lent him by writer twenty years be¬
fore; heirs of Colonel Sevier calling for
all his papers; is returning newspaper no¬
tices. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M- Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Lev-
erington, Philadelphia County, Pa. Agrees
with him that [Joseph] Martin made no
separate campaign in 1781; thinks Col.
[A. W.] Putnam should let Draper bring
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out biography of Sevier at his pleasure;
was given John Sevier’s papers by his son,
Col. G. W. Sevier; Colonel Putnam re¬
quests these be given to Tennessee Histori¬
cal Society; inquiry relative to Gen. Jos¬
eph Martin’s journal while agent of Cher¬
okee. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1852 Manly, M. E. Newbern, N. C. Letter to Robert F.
June 7 Adair [Maysville, Ky.] John Gray Blount
6XX41a a brother of Gen. William Blount; refers
him to Gen. William A. Blount and Wil¬
liam B. Rodman for information relative
to Gen. William Blount; is sending
Adair’s letter to Gen. William A. Blount;
Mr. Blackledge related to General Blount.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1852 Putnam, Col. A. W. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
Dec. 25 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Is enclos-
6XX42 ing original sketch of his life of Gen. John
Sevier prepared for the True Whig; re¬
quests Draper to come to Nashville to com¬
plete biographies of Sevier and Robert¬
son; has not yet received papers of Gen-
ral Sevier from Doctor Ramsey; com¬
ments on Ramsey’s historical ability and
collections. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[c.1852] Craighead, Mrs. Lavinia [Robertson]. Biographical
sketch of her father, James Robertson.
6XX50(1-19) Migration of John and Charles Robertson
from Ireland to America; marriage of
former to Mary Gower ; James, their first
son, born in June, 1742 ; marriage of lat¬
ter to Charlotte Reeves ; settlement in
Watauga and part in early Indian wars;
exploration of Cumberland and Illinois re¬
gions in 1778 ; returned to Holston settle¬
ment and led large party of settlers to
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Cumberland region, site of later Nashville ;
depredations of the Indians; birth of Fe¬
lix Robertson; account of Indian attack
on Freeland’s Station; settlements made
along Stone’s River and at Eaton’s Sta¬
tion ; further depredations of Indians ; tem¬
porary abandonment of all settlements ex¬
cept those at Eaton’s Station and Nash¬
ville ; defeat of Indians and resettlement of
country around Nashville. A. N. 19 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Charleston, S. C. Letter to
14 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Rela¬
tive to the preparation of writer’s two-
volume work on the history of Tennessee;
will give suitable notice of Draper’s forth¬
coming works. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
14 Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Mad¬
ison, Wis. Has sent writer’s history of
Tennessee just published; requests Drap¬
er’s opinion of it; has never heard of
Smith’s Review of East Tennessee; Life
As It Is and Haywood’s work the only
books on that subject. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Putnam, Col. A. W. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
4 man C. Draper. Believes Ramsey’s An¬
nals of Tennessee should have been pub¬
lished by a better-known house ; sent por¬
trait of General Sevier to Doctor Ramsey ;
comment on latter’s book. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
27 Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper. An¬
nals of Tennessee, notes on sales and
and cost of publishing; John Sevier its
hero; hopes Draper will complete his bi¬
ography of Daniel Boone by 1853; com-
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ment on proposed celebration at King’s
Mountain; death of writer’s son Wilber-
force in California. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
6 Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Glad
to learn he received Annals of Tennessee ;
comments and answers to Draper’s criti¬
cisms on Doctor Walker’s visit to Tennes¬
see, the name John Boon, the Shelby pap¬
ers, and the question of Sevier at Wil¬
liamsburg and of [Andrew] Jackson in
the Nickajack campaign; Capt. William
Bean, General Kennedy, Colonel Roddy,
Col. Samuel Weir, Colonel Kelly, Colonel
Hubbard, and Maj. Robert King mention¬
ed ; notes on book’s sales. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Dr.
20 Felix Robertson, Nashville, Tenn. Drap¬
er’s change of residence; hopes to com¬
plete Life of Boone in few months and
then visit Nashville; inquiries relative to
Gen. [James] Robertson’s parentage,
birth, education, marriage and migration
to Tennessee; inquiries relative to John
Bean, Daniel Boone, Col. Charles Robert¬
son, Robert Lucas, George Freeland, Wil¬
liam Neely, Edward Swanson, James
Hanly, Mark Robertson, Zachariah White,
William Overall, Col. James Ford, Mrs.
Donelson, Gen. William Hall, Col. William
Pillow, Thomas Eaton, William Matlock,
Samuel Blair, and Col. Joseph Brown.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
King, Austin A. Richmond, Mo. Letter to Lyman
27 C. Draper. Can give no information rela¬
tive to his grandfather John Sevier in ad¬
dition to that furnished by latter’s sons ; is
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not related to Maj. Robert King. A.L.S.
2 pp.
McFarland, B. F. Rutledge [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
11 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Distantly re¬
lated to Col. Robert McFarland; has sent
Draper’s letter of inquiry to his son, Dr.
Benjamin F. McFarland of Jefferson
County; brief characterization of Colonel
McFarland. A. L. S. 1 p.
Johnson, C[ave]. Clarksville, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
7 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Information
relative to Col. James Ford: Col. Philip
Ford, the youngest son, still living ; Thomas
Johnson, Henry Johnson, Hugh F. Bell,
Gen. William Hall, Col. J[oseph] Brown,
and Col. William Pillow mentioned. A.L.S.
2 pp.
Putnam, Col. A. W. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
11 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Dr.
[Felix] Robertson displeased at Draper’s
delay in writing biography of General Rob¬
ertson; Col Joseph Brown still living; com¬
ments on Ramsey’s book and complaint of
his not returning the Sevier papers; has
file of Georgia Gazette for years 1783-89 ;
Mr. Tannehill living with William T. Berry;
has returned Judge Overton’s file of news¬
papers to John McGee at Nashville; notes
relative to materials collected by writer;
urges Draper to come to Nashville to exam¬
ine them. A.L.S. 7 pp.
Hammond, Herbert. Anderson Court House, S. C.
19 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Is unable to
answer Draper’s inquiries relative to Maj.
Jesse Walton and Jesse Bond; advises him
to write to Abbeville, S. C. A.L.S. 1 p.
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Sept.
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Campbell, Thomas. Athens, Tenn, Letter to Lyman
7 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Will try to secure
information relative to life and services of
Col. [Alexander] Outlaw. A.L.S. 1 p.
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
9 Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madi¬
son, Wis. Note relative to Col. [John]
Sevier ; Willie Blount, an intimate friend of
[Gen. Andrew] Jackson, states that latter
participated in Nickajack campaign; Shelby
papers found verbatim in Haywood’s
history; political notes. A.L.S. 2 pp.
Martin, William L. Lebanon [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
11 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Col. Gabriel
Barton gives dates of birth and death of
Col. Samuel Barton; Major Roulstone un¬
able to find old file of Knoxville Gazette ; in¬
formation relative to Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Win¬
chester, Gen. [William] Hall, and Captain
Reid; George Winchester a member of the
state legislature; Wilson Martin still living;
notes relative to writer’s business and
family. A.L.S. 3 pp.
Love, J. R. Waynesville [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
14 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Biographical
data relative to the Love family; Robert
Love’s part in Tipton-Sevier feud; his re¬
fusal to seek political office; appointed by
General Jackson to run boundary between
United States and Mexico; death of Felix
Walker in Mississippi; refers Draper to
Robert Montgomery. A.L.S. 5 pp.
Farragut, D[avid] G. Norfolk, Va. Letter to Ly-
20 man C. Draper. Is unable to give much in¬
formation relative to his father [George
Farragut] ; experiences of Farragut family
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during pioneer days ; military and naval ser¬
vice of writer’s father; removal of family
to New Orleans and death of Mrs. Far-
ragut; writer sent to live with Commodore
Porter ; data on writer’s father secured
from Colonel McKee, Gen. [Andrew] Jack-
son, and Judge Anderson; the elder Farra-
gut born about 1755 and died in 1816; note
relative to writer’s career in the navy.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
1853 Walden, A. F. Fairland, Livingston Co., Mo. Letter
Oct. 13 to Lyman C. Draper. Migration of Elisha
6XX74 Walden; has been able to gain little inform¬
ation from Mr. Brewer and Mr. Jones;
refers Draper to Sen. [Henry] Dodge, John
S. Brickey, and Philip Cole, for further in¬
formation, and to Gen. Robert Wilson for
data on — Miller and — Adams. A. L. S.
1 p.
1853 Robertson, Dr. Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Dec. 18 [Lyman C. Draper] . Is endeavoring to ob-
6XX61 tain information requested by Draper; has
sent him Ramsey’s Annals of Tennessee and
desires his opinion of it. A.L.S. 2 pp.
1854 Robertson, Dr. Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Mar. 11 Lyman C. Draper. Encloses Mrs. Craig-
6XX50 (19-25) head’s memorandum dictated to her grand¬
son two or three years earlier; Charles
Robertson’s residence ; various correc¬
tions and notes supplementary to Mrs.
Craighead’s memorandum; notes relative
to Benjamin and Abram Koen, the Rains
narrative, Captain Caffrey, Benjamin Jos-
lin, Elisha Green, Alexander Moore, Free¬
land Ramsay, Captain Hays, Captain Mc¬
Culloch, Zachariah Martin, Abraham Castle-
man, Thomas Murray, Abram Maury, and
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Jonathan F. Robertson. A.L.S. 7 pp. En¬
dorsed: This was postmarked Nashville,
T. Apr. 12th 1854. Enclosed with the ac¬
company [ing] sheet from Dr. Felix Robert¬
son. L.C.D.
Robertson, Dr. Felix. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Detailed answers to inquiries made in
Draper’s letter of June 20, 1853; writer
has three sisters and one brother still living,
namely, Delilah Basley, Charlotte Napier,
Lavinia Craighead, and John McNairy Rob¬
ertson; sends draft of memorandum kept
by sister, Mrs. Craighead. A.L.S. 4 pp.
1854
Athens [Tenn.] Post. Clipping describing location,
June 9 height, and view from Lookout Mountain.
7XX22 Copy. 1 p.
1854 Hill, William. Raleigh [N. C.] Letter to Lyman C.
June 23 Draper. Is unable to give any information
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relative to Draper’s inquiries in addition to
that given by Colonel Wheeler’s History and
Ramsey’s Annals. A.L.S. 1 p.
1854
Campbell, David. Montcalm [Va.] Letter to [Ly-
July 5 man C. Draper]. Inquiry about William H.
3XX63
Bogart; asks about Draper’s work on life
of Daniel Boone ; refers to large number of
works that are appearing on western
history; carelessness of reviewers. A.L.S.
2 pp.
1854
Carr, John. Gallatin [Tenn.] Letter to [Lyman C.
Oct. 10 Draper]. Recollections of early history of
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Tennessee; Gen. James Robertson in the
Watauga settlement; first immigration to
Cumberland country under lead of Robert¬
son and Col. John Donelson; founders of
Freeland’s, Eaton’s, Donelson’s, Mansco’s,
Asher’s, and Red River stations; depre-
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dations of Indians and abandonment
of Asher’s and Mansco’s stations and Donel-
son’s Fort; William Neely killed and his
daughter taken prisoner; Jesse Turpin,
Peter Renfroe, and Mr. Johns killed; Red
River fort abandoned; depredations of In¬
dians around French Lick settlement in
1781 ; list of white settlers killed and
wounded ; abandonment of country pre¬
vented by General Robertson; new settle¬
ments in 1782-83 and names of forts built in
1783-90; biographical notes relative to -
Crabtree, Henry and William Ramsey,
George Freeland, George Mayfield, Benja¬
min Joslin, Alexander Moore, Elisha Green,
Captain Caffrey, James Hale, and the Indian
chiefs Doublehead, Hanging Maw, and John
Watts. A.L.S. 12 pp.
Martin, William L. Lebanon, Tenn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Mentions his sons Andrew
1) and William; his daughter Emily soon to
marry Joel W. Settle; mentions his
brother Wilson [Martin], his uncle Brice
[Martin], and his cousin T. C. Martin;
General Hall, Mrs. Alcorn, Mrs. Moore,
Mrs. Winchester, Gov. W. B. Campbell, and
Jacob [Campbell] mentioned ; Captain Reid,
and Joseph Brown dead ; can give no infor¬
mation about Col. William Pillow; inquir¬
ies about Draper’s forthcoming histories.
A.L.S. 3 pp.
Todd, John Buchanan. Madison, Ind. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Recollections relative to
defense of Buchanan’s Station; Major
Buchanan his uncle and James Todd his
father; dates latter’s birth and migration;
attack on Cumberland settlement (Nash-
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ville) in 1783 ; Alexander Buchanan killed ;
General Robertson’s sons Peyton and Ran¬
dolph killed by Indians ; detailed account of
attack on Buchanan’s Station with names of
its defenders; note on Nickajack campaign;
death of writer’s father in Ohio in 1815;
James O’Connor and his blunderbuss in de¬
fense of Buchanan’s Station; James Mul-
herrin mentioned; refers Draper to Mrs.
Castbolt of Albia, Iowa. A.L.S. 8 pp.
Carr, Capt. John. Narrative for Lyman C. Draper.
Zachariah Green’s father attacked by a
bear; — Cowan and the McClure family
killed or taken prisoners by Indians; Solo¬
mon Hendrick killed; parties of emigrants
killed on Laurel River, Kentucky in 1784-
86; Thomas Ross, Colonel Donelson, and
John Main killed ; attack on Greenfield Fort,
1793; Indian attack on Col. William
Snoddy’s men in 1792; list of persons killed
or wounded by Indians from 1787 to 1795 ;
magistrates of Sumner County court of
1787; pioneer ministers of the region;
writer born Sept. 5, 1773. A.N. 11 pp.
Robertson, Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
6 man C. Draper. Mrs. Craighead’s tempo¬
rary disability; notes on Boone family;
death of Thomas Eaton, Thomas Hickman,
Mrs. Donelson, [William] Matlock, George
Mayfield, John Boyd, Martin Cross, and
John Honeycut; Mark Robertson and
Edward Swanson with General Robertson
on Illinois trip; birth dates of Robertson
family from General Robertson’s Bible.
A.L.S. 4 pp.
Tefft, J. K. Savannah, Ga. Letter to Lyman C.
10 Draper, Madison, Wis. Delayed answering
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his inquiries relative to Major Elholm until
return of Judge Berrien; Elholm born in
Holstein, Denmark and died in Augusta, Ga.
in 1799 ; was adjutant general of Georgia in
1786 under Governor Telfair and was cash¬
iered under administration of Governor
Matthews ; is enclosing copy of paper from
Major McIntosh to the Rev. George White.
A.L.S. 3 pp.
Martin, Joseph. Greenwood, Henry County, Va.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
Has learned from a friend in Baltimore that
Draper has settled in the far West; inquires
about his progress with the lives of dis¬
tinguished pioneers, particularly those of
Gen. Joseph Martin and Gen. George
Rogers Clark; his uncle Brice Martin still
living; old Toby dead. A.L.S. 1 p.
Jenkins, Dr. W. L. Pembroke, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper [Madison, Wis.] Sends obitu¬
ary of Gen. William Hall written by George
W. Winchester; General Hall’s manuscript
account of campaign of 1812-13 ; notes rela¬
tive to Hall family ; writer’s connection with
Wisconsin history as member of territorial
legislature 1836-38; requests copies of var¬
ious publications of Wisconsin Historical
Society. A.L.S. 4 pp.
Winchester, George W. Obituary of Gen. William
Hall. General Hall born in 1775 in North
Carolina and died in Sumner County, Tenn¬
essee [in 1856] ; sketch of his military
career ; political life ; eulogy of his charac¬
ter. Newspaper clipping. 2 pp.
Jenkins, W. L. Pembroke, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Corresponding Secretary, Wiscon-
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6XX74a sin Historical Society. Notes on maga¬
zine articles relative to the Hall family;
mentions articles by Captain Carr in Nash¬
ville Christian Advocate; Mrs. Winchester
and Captain Reid mentioned. A.L.S. 4 pp.
1857 Gardenhire, E. L. Sparta, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
Nov. 12 C. Draper. Capt. Joseph Bullard served
3XX64(3) under Gen. Joseph Martin at battle of
Lookout Mountain; requests that he ex¬
amine manuscripts of Col. William Mar¬
tin and send as full information as pos¬
sible about Bullard. A. L. S. 1 p.
1857 Martin, William L. Lebanon, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
Nov. 20 man C. Draper. Encloses letter from E.
3XX64(l-2) L. Gardenhire making inquiry about
Capt. Joseph Bullard who was killed at
battle of Lookout Mountain ; has ad¬
vised Gardenhire to write to his brother
Wilson Martin and to Draper; his uncle
Brice Martin dead; has recently seen Gov.
W. B. Campbell; inquires about Draper’s
proposed histories; is contemplating giv¬
ing his father’s manuscripts to the Tenn¬
essee Historical Society. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Robertson, Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Has just found a number
of misplaced communications from John
Davis; Colonel Putnam’s book on Middle
Tennessee on the press ; hopes Draper will
soon publish a history on the same sub¬
ject; account of Indian attack upon Jon¬
athan F. Robertson, the Cowans, and
others as given by John Davis. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1859 Robertson, Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
AUG. 26 man C. Draper. Has sent a copy of Put-
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Feb. 4
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nam’s history to Wisconsin Historical
Society; hopes soon to have data on Col.
James Ford; unable to procure copy of
Haywood. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Davis, John. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Detailed
account of Murray’s campaign to Elk
River; — Hellen killed by Indians; party
in pursuit led by Thomas Murray, William
Macklin, Henry Childress, and William
Ewing ; Indians discovered at Muscle
Shoals by Andrew Castleman and other
spies; eleven Indians killed; account of
the Indian attack upon Jonathan Robert¬
son and the Cowan brothers; postscript
relative to latter incident by Felix Robert¬
son. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Davis, John. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Detailed
account of Nickajack campaign; part
taken by General Robertson, Captain Orr,
Richard Findleston, and Capt. John
Rains; destruction of Running Water,
and death of Joshua Thomas; names of
commanders of different companies; does
not believe Gen. [Andrew] Jackson, Gen.
Hugh G. White, or Major Hays took any
part in Nickajack campaign; Luke And¬
erson and Stockley Donelson wounded ;
Lieut. John Campbell mentioned. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Robertson, Felix. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Is unable to say anything
on subject of Doctor Ramsey’s communi¬
cations ; would be greatly pleased to have
Draper visit him in Tennessee. A. L. S.
2 pp.
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1864 Smith, Mrs. Thomas. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Sept. 12 Lyman C. Draper. Her father Dr. Felix
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Robertson’s failing health and great dis¬
appointment at nomination of General
McClellan; his request that Draper write
occasionally and send mail in care of Dr
R. I. Farquharson. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1870
Young, J. H. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
Aug. 31 man C. Draper. Has found but a few of
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Draper’s letters addressed to Col. William
Martin; Mrs. W. Y. Martin has told him
that Colonel Martin’s eldest son, Joseph
Martin, took his father’s manuscripts ;
William L. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Young,
and Jacob Young dead; does not know
anyone by name of Branden but has met
John Brannon, whose son Albert was
formerly connected with the spiritualist
Jesse B. Ferguson; Dr. Cowden men¬
tioned; has written to Joseph Martin
about his father’s manuscripts. A. L. S.
6 pp.
1872
Oct. 3
6XX72d
Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M. Mecklenburg [Knoxville,
Tenn.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Cof¬
fee’s relationship to General Sumter ;
hopes to secure further information from
Col. William Crippen ; ruin of East Tenn¬
essee Historical and Antiquarian Society;
political notes; loss of writer’s fortune as
a result of the war. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1875
Fickle, R. P. Blountsville [Tenn.] Letter to Dr.
Oct. 5 J. G. M. Ramsey. Historical association
6XX123
organized in Sullivan County with Robert
E. Deery president, R. P. Rhea vice-presi¬
dent, and R. P. Fickle secretary and treas¬
urer ; location of early forts and sta¬
tions ; notes on first court and courthouse
[in county] ; burial place of Evan Shelby ;
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Aug. 18
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Nov. 5
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Point Pleasant battleground. Newspaper
clipping. 1 p.
Sevier, A. M. Jefferson City, Mo. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Has learned
through St. Louis Presbyterian of Drap¬
er’s History of King’s Mountain; recalls
latter’s visit to his father, Maj. John
Sevier, in east Tennessee forty years be¬
fore ; inquires where he may obtain a
copy of the book. A. L. S. 1 p.
Jones, Will H. Lafayette, Ohio. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Data relative to Capt. John
Winter, the Crawford and Stevenson fam¬
ilies, and Gen. Benjamin Harrison, an offi¬
cer in the Revolutionary War; has just
visited Benjamin Harrison, a descendant
of the latter, living in Madison County,
Ohio. Copy by Draper from penciled let¬
ter. 2 pp.
Sevier, A. M. Neosho, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Has sent to Col.
H. H. Gregg request that he forward the
desired information to Draper; refers
Draper to Bird Brown, James Sevier, Gen.
A. E. Jackson, W. P. Reeves, and Henry
and L. C. Hoss of Jonesborough, Tenn.
for further information. A. L. S. 2 pp.
“M” Letter to editor of Nashville Banner. Draper
Manuscripts bequeathed to State Histori¬
cal Society of Wisconsin; incidents in
life of Gen. John Sevier: spelling of
name ; early life ; marriage ; in first
Cherokee War; at battle of Boyd’s Creek;
at King’s Mountain ; Indian cruelties ;
Tipton, Early, and French mentioned ;
Sevier characterized : Newspaper clipp¬
ing. 1 p.
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n. d. Bell, Parson R. Biographical notes relative to Colo¬
nel Orr, Gen. Thomas Johnson, Capt. Jack
6XX78 Gordon, and Col. Moses Mauldin [Maid¬
ing]. Copy. 2 pp.
Bledsoe, Anthony. Fragment of a letter relative to
some proposed expedition which he plan¬
ned to undertake at once. A. L. S. 1 p.
Mutilated.
n. d Blount, Willie. Account of the Franklin government.
North Carolina cession of April, 1784; re-
4XX42 (15-19) pealed in October session of 1784; un¬
certainty and lack of protection led set¬
tlers in the territory in question to org¬
anize a new state Frankland [Franklin] ;
act of North Carolina legislature in No¬
vember, 1786, granting pardons and re¬
linquishing taxes since 1784; these bene¬
fits extended by act of November, 1788;
latter act repealed in 1789 so far as it re¬
lated to John Sevier’s ineligibility to hold
any office; Sevier then elected to North
Carolina legislature and permitted to take
his seat; cession by North Carolina to
United States in 1789 ; territorial govern¬
ment organized and William Blount ap¬
pointed governor and superintendent of
Indian affairs for southern Indians ;
Blount’s work as territorial governor.
Copy. 5 pp.
n. d. Blount, Willie. Memoirs from his writings. List of
counties in Tennessee prior to state org-
4XX42(1) anization in 1796; John Rhea mentioned;
officers of Tennessee territorial govern¬
ment in 1794; Griffith Rutherford presi¬
dent of Council, Maj. David Wilson speak¬
er of the House; [John] Sevier, James
Robertson, E[lijah] Robertson, William
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Cocke, A[nthony] Bledsoe, E[van] Shel¬
by, James Shelby, Thfomas] Johnson, J.
Montgomery, R. Hays, Judge D. Campbell,
Andrew Green, J. Tipton, John Rhea,
F. A. Ramsay, James White, D[aniel]
Smith, E. Douglas, J. Maxwell, J. Martin,
D. Kennedy, J. Hardin, R. Gammon, J.
Roddy, S. Donelson, and T. King members
of North Carolina legislature from back
country; Daniel Smith appointed secre¬
tary, John Sevier brigadier general of mil¬
itia for Washington District, and James
Robertson for Mero District; [John]
Sevier chosen to Congress in 1789. Copy.
1 p.
Blount, Willie. Memoranda. Judge D. Campbell,
Andrew Green, J. Tipton, John Rhea,
F. A. Rouser, James White, D[aniel]
Smith, E. Douglas, J. Maxwell, J. Martin,
D. Kennedy, J. Hardin, R. Gammon, J.
Roddy, S. Donelson, and T. King, members
of North Carolina legislature from back
country; Daniel Smith appointed secre¬
tary, John Sevier Brigadier General of
militia for Washington District, and
James Robertson for Mero District;
[John] Sevier chosen to Congress in 1789.
Copy. 1 p.
n. d. Blount, Willie. Sketch of William Blount for Rich¬
ard B. Blount and relatives at Clarksville
4XX42(l-7) T[enn.] His unselfish motives; his know¬
ledge of the Southwest and its Indian
tribes; his plan to move Indians beyond
Mississippi assumed to be contrary to
treaty with Spain and made basis of
charges to expel him from Congress. Copy.
6 PP.
n. d.
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Crosby, Lee. Annual Obituary Notices. Excerpts
from obituaries of Jesse Wood, Charles
McRoberts, Stephen Oliver, Henry Ear¬
nest, Harrod Holman, Benjamin Pickard,
James Scott, Moses Thomas, Mrs. Eliza¬
beth Richbourg, Fortescue Whittle, and
Adam Beaty; Col. William Davies men¬
tioned. Copy. 3 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Brief mention of Col. William
Martin’s autobiography. A. N. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Index of material relative to pio¬
neers and military campaigns in North
Carolina archives. A. N. 15 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. List of illustrations for life of
James Robertson. A. N. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. List of illustrations for life of
John Sevier; ancestry, education, and
immigration to Tennessee. A. N. 3 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum of interview with
Zachary Holliday of Adair County, Ken¬
tucky. Notes on Bowman’s attack; the
attack on Logan’s fort ; the battle of
Blue Licks; capture of Gillaspie’s fort;
Indian attack upon Caleb Finley, Thomas
Ross, and Joseph Brown. A. N. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes from Col. S. H. Laughlin’s
memoirs. William Cocke appointed a cir¬
cuit judge in 1809-10; Colonel Laughlin’s
great uncle William King and Uncles
Thomas Laughlin and Joseph Duncan
mentioned; notes relative to Gen. [Jos¬
eph] Martin’s campaign of 1788; Capt.
Lewis Bonnett, John Grise, and Rachel
Johnson mentioned. A. N. 2 pp .
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Draper, Lyman C. Notes from Spalding’s Life of
Oglethorpe. Defense of Fort William by
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Ensign Stuart against Spanish attack on
July 18, 1742; Stuart’s life saved in 1760 by
Atta-culla-culla ; part played by former dur¬
ing Revolution ; note relative to Stuart fam¬
ily. A. N. 1 p.
n. d.
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Draper, Lyman C. Notes on reflection of H. F. Bell
on close of Indian War, 1797. A. N. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Philip Mulkey and his
son Jonathan Mulkey, noted Baptist min¬
7XX5
isters of early Tennessee. A. N. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Outline and references for Ind-
ian affairs in Southwest Territory, 1793-
7XX38-44 94. A. N. 7 pp.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Outline and references for Ind¬
ian affairs in Southwest Territory, 1794-
7XX127-132 95. A. N. 6 pp.
n. d.
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Draper, Lyman C. References for early history of
Tennessee. A. N. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. References to individuals, inci¬
dents, and battles in early Tennessee his¬
7XX6-18
tory, 1776-84. A. N. 13 pp.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. References for later career and
character of Gen. [James] Robertson.
7XX134-135 A. N. 2 pp.
n. d.
7XX136
Draper, Lyman C. References for Capt. John Gor¬
don and Col. James Ford. A. N. 1 p.
n. d.
Franklin [Frankland], State of. Article on origin;
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counties composing it; traditions; prim¬
itive currency; Jonesborough convention
and work of John Sevier ; course followed
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by Governor Caswell; conflicting juris¬
diction and feud between Sevier and Col.
John Tipton; later land cession and org¬
anization of Tennessee. Newspaper clipp¬
ing. 1 p.
Franklin, “The Lost State.” Article on attempt of
North Carolina to cede western lands; va¬
cillating action of Congress; serious pre¬
dicament of Tennessee settlers and forma¬
tion of state of Franklin, named in honor of
Benjamin Franklin; economic conditions
and government in the new state; leader¬
ship of John Sevier compared with that of
Gen. Samuel Houston of Texas ; rivalry be¬
tween Sevier and Maj. John Tipton; dissol¬
ution of Franklin government and accept¬
ance of office from North Carolina by
Judge Campbell; James Cosby and Nath¬
aniel Evans mentioned in connection with
rescue of Sevier from North Carolina
authorities; later career of Sevier. News¬
paper clipping. 2 pp.
Joslin, Lewis. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer
a son of Benjamin and Mary Gatewood
Joslin; recollections of pioneer days;
Ezekiel Baldwin and Thomas Fletcher in
Indian attack; _ Hellen killed by Ind¬
ians; heroism of Mrs. Evans, mother of
Capt. Rober[t] Evans; writer and Dr.
Felix Robertson, the oldest descendants of
early settlers. A.L.S. 4 pp.
McIntosh, Maj. William J. Extracts from a paper
contributed by him to White’s Historical
Collections of Georgia. Acquaintance of
Gen. John McIntosh with Miss Sarah
Swinton; account of his duel with Cap-
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tain Elholm of Lee’s legion during Revolu¬
tionary War. Copy. 4 pp.
Martin, John. Memorandum for Capt. Joseph Mar¬
tin. Writer requests that his name, Fran¬
cis Haney’s and Capt. Duncan’s be enter¬
ed on the pay roll by Maj. Daniel Smith;
apply to William Tatham for list of men
and number of days employed in building
the fort at Long Island. A. N. 1 p.
Neal, Charles. Order to Captain Daniel Smith to pay
five pounds to William McFarling.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Pinson, Judge [Joel]. Sketch of Nickajack Cam¬
paign. Data relative to campaign secured
from writer’s uncle, Col. Wright Wil¬
liams ; middle Tennessee settlements,
Indian depredations and location of Nick¬
ajack; plan of Indians to destroy settle¬
ments revealed to whites by Richard
Findleston ; attack on Buchanan’s Sta¬
tion; destruction of Nickajack and Run¬
ning Water by Kentucky and Tennessee
troops under Col. [William] Whitley and
Maj. [James] Ore; Luke Anderson and
Joshua Thomas wounded; Galloway Marr
killed on return home by fall from a tree;
believes battle of Nickajack took place in
1793 ; note by Draper relative to Pinson’s
opinion of Haywood’s location of Nickajack
and Running Water. A.D.S. 6 pp.
Piomingo and other Cherokee chiefs. Letter to Gen.
James Robertson. They have been in¬
formed by a Creek Indian, Aleck Cornall,
that General Pickens has treated with
Creek Nation; Long Hair and his son
killed by Creeks; Chickasaw to seek sat-
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isf action for these murders ; reminds
Robertson of former promise to send aid
in case of attack by Creeks. Contemp¬
orary copy. 2 pp.
Poem entitled “The Tennessee State Capitol/’ headed
by picture of the capitol. Printed leaflet.
1 P.
Rains, Jonathan H. Biographical sketch of Capt.
John Rains ; born in Culpeper County,
Virginia; moved to Tennessee in [17] 79;
died Mar. 26, 1834 at age of ninety-one;
commanded companies in Coldwater and
Nickajack campaigns. A.N.S. 1 p.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Circular for East Tennessee His¬
torical and Antiquarian Society. Requests
members to secure all possible informa¬
tion relative to aborigines, and early ex¬
ploration and settlement of Tennessee ;
acknowledges recent contributions to li¬
brary and museum of society. Printed
broadside. 1 p.
[Robertson, Felix.] Biographical sketch of Gen.
James Robertson. Origin of Robertson
family in Scotland; immigration to Ire¬
land; immigration of John Robertson to
Virginia; his marriage to Mary Gower,
daughter of Abel Gower; James Robert¬
son their eldest son; marriage of latter
to Charlotte Reeves, daughter of George
Reeves and Mary Jordan Reeves; re¬
moved to Watauga country in 1770; vis¬
ited Cumberland region and explored Illi¬
nois country, 1779; removed with family
to middle Tennessee in 1780; Indian
depredations and efforts of Robertson to
prevent abandonment of Nashville settle-
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ment ; two of his sons and his brother Mark
Robertson killed by Indians; General Rob¬
ertson’s death; remains removed to Nash¬
ville in 1825. A. N. 13 pp.
[Robertson, Felix.] Biographical notes relative to
Gen. James Robertson. Gen. [Andrew]
Lewis’ campaign against northern Ind¬
ians ; data relative to General Robert¬
son’s children. A. N. 4 pp.
Robertson, Dr. Felix. Comment on memorandum
from John Davis. Data on Nickajack
campaign; no officer named Todd on that
expedition. A. N. S. 2 pp.
[Smith, Daniel.] List of company of militia in Fin-
castle County. A. D. 1 p.
Smith, Capt. Daniel. List of men and their time of
service; order to pay Thomas Potter fif¬
teen shillings. A. D. 2 pp.
Smith, Daniel. Note on the corrupting influence of
wealth. A. N. 1 p.
Smith, Daniel. Map of Southwestern Virginia. A. D.
2 pp.
Tennessee Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge.
Circular. Requests all possible information
from early settlers and others relative
to early forts and stations, domestic pio¬
neer life, early military expeditions, Tenn¬
essee Indians, courts of justice, early nav¬
igation on Tennessee rivers, private pap¬
ers of early settlers, early schools, Burr’s
visit to Tennessee, early relations with
Spanish and French, errors in Haywood’s
histories, Tennessee antiquities, news¬
papers, the Suwanee Indians, and the
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n. d.
6XX111
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state of Franklin; all communications to
be sent to William T. Berry at Nashville.
L. D. Ring, Thomas Washington, F. B.
Fogg, A. Stephens, R. Meigs, S. Watson,
N. Cross, J. S. Hadley, committee. Broad¬
side. 2 pp.
•. Index to a book by an unknown author, on
which have been entered miscellaneous
notes relative to the writer’s part in sev¬
eral battles with the Indians. 20 pp.
Mutilated.
Letter referring to an early expedition led
by Daniel Boone ; notes relative to writer’s
part in this expedition; Colonel Hender¬
son, Samuel Newel [1], James Davis, Wil¬
liam Griffith, and Lord Dunmore men¬
tioned. 4 pp. Mutilated.
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1742 Shelby, Evan. Prince George County, Md. Grants
June 14 of land to Jenkin Harris and John Myers.
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Copy. 1 p.
1746
Aug. 2
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Shelby, Evan. Maryland. Bond due from Patrick
Jack. Receipted May, 1750, by Adam
Hoops. Copy. 1 p.
1753
Wells, Robert. Receipt for £4 Maryland money paid
Mar. 19 by Evan Shelby Jr. as administrator of
16DD1
estate of Evan Shelby in satisfaction of
note given to Nathan Wells. Written and
witnessed by Henry Chapman. Signed by
mark. 1 p.
1757
Beall, Capt. Alexander. Frederick County, Md.
Muster roll of company of militia. Copy.
11DD2
1 p.
1758
Shelby, Capt. Evan. Muster roll of company of vol-
June 10 unteers Frederick County Va. ; forty-four
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names entered; supplies granted to each
member. A. D. 1 p. Copy in 11DD2
1761-64
Shelby, Gen. Evan. Frederick, Md. Book of ac¬
counts. Names of fifteen residents of the
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Frederick region. Copy. 1 p.
1762-66 Wheat, Conrad. Account with Evan Shelby [Fred-
July-Oct. erick, Md.] for lawsuit. Copy. 1 p.
llDD18f
1763
Oct. 3
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Lewis, Col. Andrew. Letter to President [of Council]
of Virginia. Indians active on Jackson’s
River ; Captains Bowyer and Moffett rout-
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ed party of twenty on Greenbrier; Cap¬
tain Ingles defeated Indians on New
River, released four prisoners; Captains
Moffett and Phillips defeated by Indians
on march from Fort Dinwiddie to Fort
Young; Captain Phillips killed. Copy
from Maryland Gazette , Nov. 10, 1763.
2 pp.
Ingles, Capt. William. Fort Hope, Va. Extract from
10 letter to President [of Council]. Indians
pursued and defeated by party under
Ingles; their captives, wife and children
of George Workman, of Smith’s River, re¬
taken. Copy from Pennsylvania Gazette,
Nov. 17, 1763. 3 pp.
Lewis, Col. Andrew. Extract from letter to Presi-
10 dent [of Council]. Party sent in pursuit
of Indians who had defeated Captains
Moffett and Phillips scattered Indians near
South Fork of Potomac, recaptured scalps
and plunder ; indications of impending
trouble with Cherokee; commendation of
militia. Copy from Pennsylvania Gazette,
Nov. 17, 1763. 3 pp.
- . Virginia. Extract from letter. Captains
12 Moffett and Phillips with sixty men routed
by Indians on Jackson’s River; Indian
losses great. Copy from Maryland Gaz¬
ette, Oct. 27, 1763. 1 p.
Christian, Capt. William. Roanoke [Va.] Extract
19 from letter. Describes march of Captains
Hickenbotham and Ingles against party of
Indians near Winston’s Meadows, and de¬
feat of Indians by Capt. William Christian
on Turkey Creek near New River; Jacob
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1765
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Dec. 9
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Kimberlin killed. Copy from Pennsyl¬
vania Gazette, Dec. 8, 1763. 2 pp.
Stephen, Col. Adam. Winchester [Va.] Extract
from letter. Describes capture and escape
of Eleanor Ryan from Indians on south
branch of Monongahela, her flight to Fort
Harness. Copy from Pennsylvania Gaz¬
ette, Dec. 8, 1763. 3 pp.
Boston Gazette. News from Philadelphia, Oct. 27,
with account of ambush and defeat of
party of Virginia rangers on Jackson’s
River. Copy. 1 p.
Pennsylvania Gazette. Extract from letter Staun¬
ton, Va., Oct. 18, 1763, describing defeat
of Indians near head of Potomac by party
under Capt. William Christian; account
of Indians plundering and scalping in Hal¬
ifax County, Va., defeated by men under
Captain Ingles. Copy. 3 pp.
Moran, Edmund. Power of attorney for John Blair
of Frederick County, Md. to convey land
grants known as “Honey Quarry,” and
“Hays Request” to Andrew Blair. Wit¬
nesses, Andrew Greer and Peter Swartz.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Findlay, Samuel. Statement of account with Alex¬
ander Neely; attested before William
Smith. Assigned to William Scott. A. D.
2 pp.
Sevier, John. Statement of account with Dr. Thomas
Reeves. A. D. S. 1 p.
Cary, John. Deposition concerning riotous meeting
at house of Arthur Charlton. While under
influence of liquor resolve taken to march
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on Annapolis and intimidate the govern¬
ment ; comments on Captain Shelby’s
temperament. Copy. 1 p.
1766 Charlton, Arthur. Deposition concerning meeting at
Dec. 9 his home, Dec. 4, 1765; Capt. Evan Shel-
11DD7 by’s attempt to elude sheriff ; people as¬
sembled to join in march on Annapolis are
dispersed. Copy. 1 p.
1768 Sevier Sr., Valentine. Promise to pay £22 to Alex-
Apr. 8 ander Buchanan; statement of conditions
11DD86 governing the obligation. Signed in pres¬
ence of Alexander Gibson. On reverse,
transfer of bond to Henry Goare by
widow of [John] Buchanan; later trans¬
ferred to John Sevier. A.D.S. 2 pp.
1769 Campbell, Arthur. Statement of account with John
July 31- Gilliland. Payment of interest receipted
Aug. 11 Apr. 28, 1772; note added Feb. 18, 1775,
11DD89 making account and interest payable to
John Sevier. A.D.S. 1 p.
1770 Tryon, Gov. William. North Carolina. Commission
Dec. 6 as captain issued to Andrew Hampton.
12DD1 A.D.S. Partly printed. 1 p.
1771 Shelby, Evan. [Holston River.] Letter to John or
Jan. 3 Isaac Shelby, Shepherdstown [Va.] An-
16DD4 nounces arrival on Holston and satisfaction
with country ; officers are to have grants on
Holston; this insures good class of people
in settlement ; advises purchase of all
officer’s and soldiers’ rights possible, men¬
tioning Bartram Lucas, Beeson Beale, and
Captain Hughes ; Hughes’ certificate of ser¬
vice should be obtained from Colonel Baird,
and purchase of rights made through Mr.
Jennings at March court; will secure good
location for Colonel Gates upon agreement
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in writing that writer shall have one-third
of land if grant is secured ; North Carolina
men have approached him to secure good
locations ; considers Earl of Granville’s
lands good location because they will be
settled soon, and because Granville may
give better terms due to late disturbances in
North Carolina; settlers would be men of
property and of Church of England ; might
be immediately struck off as county; if
grant is obtained Granville’s agents should
be notified at once and arrangements made
with Cherokee ; grant on Louisa River soon
to be obtained; writer desires sale of his
lands in Maryland; sends compliments to
Thomas Worley and Colonel Gates. A.L.S.
3 pp.
Herd, John. Promissory note for John Sevier. Sign¬
ed in presence of Joseph Goare. A.D.S. 1 p.
Martin, Gov. Josiah. Newbern, N. C. Commission
as captain in Col. Thomas Neal’s regiment,
issued to Andrew Hampton. A.D.S. 1 p.
Slaughter, Bob. Dunmore [County, Va.] Receipt to
John Sevier for account due to Jones and
Slaughter. A.D.S. 1 p.
Shelby, E[van] Expense account from Frederick
Md. to Fort Pitt. Comment by Draper on
Shelby’s removal to Holston. Copy. 1 p.
Russell, Andrew and 138 members of the Ebbing
and Sinking Creek Congregation. Call to
Rev. Charles Cummings, Hanover, to be¬
come their pastor; in great need of his
services; stipend to be £90 per annum.
Contemporary copy. 3 pp.
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1773 Shelby, Evan. Statement of account with John
Jan. 24 Coxe ; note added relative to payment. A.D.
11DD35 1 p. Copy in 11DD7-8.
1773 Shelby, Evan. Statement of account with Daniel
Jan. 26 Boone. A.D. 1 p. Copy in 11DD8.
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1773 Shelby, Evan. Statement of account with Charles
Jan. 27 Robertson. Note relative to additional
11DD39 payments made. A. D. 1 p. Copy in
11DD9.
van. Statement of account with James
Robertson. Note relative to additional
payments made. A. D. 1 p. Copy in
11DD9.
Evan. Statement of account with James
Elliott. Note relative to the assignment of
twenty acres of grubbing work to the Ell¬
iotts. A. D. 1 p. Copy in 11DD10-11.
Evan. Statement of account with Valentine
Sevier. A. D. Ip. Copy in 11DD10.
bn A. Staunton [Va.] Account for Cap¬
tain Shelby for food, lodging, and care of
horses. Endorsed as paid. A. D. S. 1 p.
Cvan. Statement of account with Isaac
Baker. A. D. 1 p. Copy in 11DD12.
Ivan. Statement of account with William
Beard. A. D. 1 p. Copy in 11DD12.
van. Memorandum relative to public lands
on Watauga, Nolichucky, Holston, and Ken¬
tucky rivers ; list of those in North Caro¬
lina not yet granted. Copy. 1 p.
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1774
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Shelby, Evan. Statement of account with Lama-
well Harwell. Harwell to maul 2,000 rails
on Williams’ plantation. A. D. 1 p. Copy
in 11DD11.
Shelby, Evan. Statement of account with _ Jur-
don. A. D. 1 p. Copy in 11DD12.
Shelby, Evan. Statement of account with William
Williams; items to be deducted. A. D.
1 p. Copy in 11DD11.
[Smith, Capt. Daniel.] Soldier’s Book. Amount and
distribution of ammunition; list of mil¬
itia on payroll for military services at
forts of Elk Garden, Glade Hollow, Maiden
Springs, and Maxwell Springs; number
and owners of horses in service ; debit and
credit accounts with individuals of the
company. A. D. 16 pp.
Campbell, Arthur. Royal Oak. Letter to [Capt.
Daniel Smith] . Approves regulations
made for Elk Garden and Glade Hollow
forts; annoyance caused by W. Whitten;
recommends that Ensign John Campbell
be sent to Maiden Springs and Ensign
William Doack retained; rangers on Clinch
River; inquiry for [Major] Donelson;
scarcity of powder; old John Hamilton’s
discharge; lower settlement alarmed by
Indians; one of Colonel Field’s men kill¬
ed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Arthur. Royal Oak. Letter to Col. Wil¬
liam Preston. Request for instruction re¬
garding preparations to be made against
Cherokee Indians; Flannery despatched
to Indians with letter; probable death of
horse-thief, Billy Purviance ; Isaac Thomas
missing. Copy. 2 pp.
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Campbell, Arthur. Letter to Capt. William Camp¬
bell. Robin sent to Colonel Preston with
request for help; Capt. [Walter] Crock¬
ett and Capt. [Robert] Doack advised to
send aid to lower settlement; suggestion
that Capt. James Thompson send express to
Captain Shelby. Copy. 2 pp.
Shelby, Capt. Evan. Report and valuation of horses
and goods taken by Shawnee Indians from
inhabitants of Fincastle County, Va. ; Val¬
entine Sevier’s mare bought from Colonel
Hutchins; John Sawyer’s bay horse;
William Williams lost mare, colt, guns,
furniture, house, corn; Andrew Goff re¬
ported that Vincent Hobbs lost two bay
mares, saddles, blankets, etc.; Evan Shel¬
by two horses. A. D. 1 p.
1775 Lewis, Andrew. Richfield, Va. Letter to Col. Wil-
Apr. 18 liam Fleming. Captain Love’s and other
15DD9 companies on Greenbrier and Sinking
Creek to be mustered and exercised under
His Majesty’s rules of 1764; arms and am¬
munition to be provided under militia law
of 1736 and resolve of Convention; meth¬
od of filling vacancies due to death of offi¬
cers; [Thomas] Posey, Samuel Brown,
and [David] Ward to succeed Captains
[John] Murray, [Robert] McClanahan,
and [James] Ward, killed at Point Pleas¬
ant ; money to be forwarded for salt work
of Tate and for delegates to General Con¬
gress. Copy. 2 pp. Endorsed: Origi¬
nal sent to J. B. Boyd, Maysville, Ky., for
H. Carey Baird, of Philadelphia. [L. C.
D.]
1775 [Preston, Col. William.] Circular letter to Captains
APR. 20 Stewart, Brown, Ward, Henderson, Ar-
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buckle, McKee, Posey, Crow, Smith, John
Robinson, Van Bibber, and Lieutenant
Wallace. Organization of Revolutionary
forces in western Virginia; by order of
Col. Andrew Lewis, officers instructed to
muster and exercise companies under mil¬
itia law of 1736, and to equip and disci¬
pline them according to order of 1764; im¬
mediate collection of money to send depu¬
ties to General Congress, and to make salt.
A. Df. 2 pp.
Thompson, Gen. William. Carlisle. Extract from
6 letter to Capt. [Evan] Shelby. States that
General Washington thinks of appointing
Shelby lieutenant colonel of the rifle bat¬
talion. Copy. 1 p.
Machir, Alexander. Strasburg, Va. Letter to John
27 Sevier. Informs him of Greer’s sale of
hides to John Hoffman; writer expresses
urgent need for money; action of Conti¬
nental Congress ; troops recruited for
war against Great Britain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Johnston, Samuel. Hillsborough, N. C. Affidavit of
9 William Graham’s appointment as colonel
of militia in Tryon County. Copy. 1 p.
[Campbell, Col. Arthur.] List of men from Abing¬
don District who served on Committee of
Safety. A. D. 1 p. Endorsed by Gov.
David Campbell : This is in the handwrit¬
ing of Col. Arthur Campbell and was
found among the papers of the Rev.
Charles Cummings.
Williams, John. Boonesborough [Ky.] Order to
9 John Floyd, surveyor of Transylvania
Colony. Writer as agent for Richard
Henderson & Co. orders the survey of 500
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acres of land for George Clark on south
side of Dick’s River on Cedar Creek, and
deposit of two plats in office. A. D. S.
2 pp. Endorsed by Isaac Shelby as exe¬
cuted June 17, 1776.
Armstrong, Martin. Letter to Maj. Joseph Winston,
Town Fork. Wishes to buy horse for ex¬
pedition to Cherokee nation ; prepara¬
tions for march made by Colonel Williams
and writer. A. L. S. 1 p. Copy in
6DD87-88.
Campbell, Col. William. College Camp [Williams¬
burg, Va.] Letter to Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell, Holston River. Expresses alarm at
Indian hostilities in that region; advises
him that ammunition and troops have been
sent to assistance of inhabitants ; concern
for safety of women and children. A. L. S.
1 p.
Shelby, Capt. Issac. Memorandum book for com¬
pany stationed at Beaver Creek ; for
Capt. Evan Shelby’s company on Noli-
chucky; Ned Callahan, Vincent Hobbs,
George Freeland, and Andrew Cowan
mentioned. Copy. 1 p.
Christian, Col. William. Hawbotton [Va.] Letter to
Col. Arthur Campbell, Royal Oak. Re¬
lates to rendezvous of troops at Holston
Island for campaign against Cherokee ;
Bowman and Bryan sent off with mes¬
sages ; no word received from Colonel
Lewis; activities of [Thomas] Madison
and [Stephen] Trigg in obtaining provi¬
sions; instructions concerning other prep¬
arations. A.L.S. 3 pp.
South Carolina & American General Gazette. Ac-
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count of battle between militia of Fin-
castle County, Va. and Cherokee Indians
on July 20, 1776; breastwork built at
Eaton’s; collected 170 men to attack
enemy; Indians forced to flee; capture
of plunder ; description of attack from
rear ; bravery of Capt. James Shelby.
Copy. 3 pp.
Shelby, Evan. Certificate of discharge granted to
Stephen Holt after his services as mes¬
senger between Cherokee nation and Fort
Patrick Henry, under orders of Col. Wil¬
liam Christian. A. D. S. 1 p.
Shelby Jr., Capt. Evan. Fort Patrick Henry. Letter to
Evan Shelby. Payment for some deer¬
skins; on reverse, statement of account
with Joseph Blankenship. A. L. S. 1 p.
Deny, Robert. Fort Patrick Henry [Va.] Letter to
[Joseph Martin]. Majors Bledsoe and
Reid report danger of Cherokee attack;
agent Cameron’s influence over Dragging
Canoe and the Raven; Harlan’s scheme of
attacking Indian towns at once will bring
peace or keep Indians at distance; delay
may permit them to unite ; mentions Cap¬
tains Isaac Bledsoe and John Montgomery,
Kincannon, and Fields. Postscript of
February 26 gives news brought by Buff¬
ington and John Benge of capture and
scalping of Samuel Newell. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Simms, Charles. Memoranda for John Campbell.
Provisions for Colonel Crawford’s battal¬
ion, enroute to Philadelphia; number of
troops, length of service and size of rations
given. Copy. 1 p.
Martin, Capt. Joseph. Fort Patrick Henry. Provi-
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Apr. 5-28 sion receipts for his company and a rang-
llDD15a ing detachment. Copy. 1 p.
1777 Martin, Joseph. Provision return for five men of
Apr. 13 Capt. John Duncan’s company for two
16DD9 days. A. D. S. 1 p. Copy in llDD17e.
1777 Martin, Joseph. Provision return for Capt. Gilbert
Apr. 15 Christian and three men for two days.
16DD9a A. D. S. 1 p. Copy in llDD17a.
1777 Montgomery, Capt. John. Fort Patrick Henry. Pro-
Apr. 17- vision return for men of his company.
Dec. 24 Copy. 1 p.
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1777 Edmondson [Edmiston], William, and Joseph Mar-
Apr. 20 tin. Provision return for 25 men of Capt.
16DD9b William Edmondson’s company for two
days. A. D. S. 1 p. Copy in llDD16f.
1777 Edmondson [Edmiston], William, and Joseph Mar-
Apr. 22 tin. Provision return for 25 men of Capt.
16DD10 William Edmondson’s company of rang¬
ers for three days. A. D. S. 1 p.
1777 Anderson, John, and Gilbert Christian. Appraisal of
Apr. 26 William Falling’s cattle taken for use of
16DD8 the country or the army. A. D. S. 1 p. En¬
dorsed Cr. to be given to Capn. Shelby’s
Acct.
1777 Martin, Brice. Provision return for 20 men of Capt.
Apr. 27 Joseph Martin’s company for one day.
16DD9c A. D. S. 1 p.
1777 Martin, Brice. Provision return for 25 men of Capt.
Apr. 28 Joseph Martin’s company for one day.
16DD9d A. D. S. 1 p.
1777 Stephens, Capt. Jehu. [Fort Patrick Henry.] Pro-
Apr. 28-31 vision return for men of his company.
llDD18c Copy. 1 p.
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1777 Martin, Brice, and Jehu Stephens. Provision return
Apr. 29 for twenty men of Captain Martin’s com-
16DD9e pany for two days. A. D. S. 1 p.
1777 Stephens, Jehu. Provision return for eleven men of
Apr. 30 his company for one day. A. D. S. 1 p.
16DD9f Copy in HDD18c.
1777 - Appraisal of Thomas Gast’s [Gist] rifle
May 1 taken for use of Capt. Nathan Reid’s com-
16DD10b pany of regulars. A. D. 1 p. Copy in
llDD17e.
1777 Hardige, William. Request to Colonel Shelby, at-
May 1 tested by Nathan Reid, that he let John
16DD10a Reid have order left with him by Alex¬
ander Moore on Garret Fitchgard. A. D. S.
1 p. Copy in llDD17e.
1777
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[Shelby, Gov. Isaac.] Muster roll, containing
twenty-three names, of Capt. Isaac Bled¬
soe’s militia company. A. D. 1 p.
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May 5
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Reid, Capt. Nathan. Provision return for sick man
in his company of regulars. Copy. 1 p.
[1777] Shelby, Capt. James. Number of men in his com-
May 5-25 pany. Copy. 1 p.
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1777 Bledsoe, Capt. Isaac. Provision return for men in
May 5-31 his company. Copy. 1 p.
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1777 Shelby, Col. Evan. Fort Patrick Henry. Provision
May 5-31 return for companies of Captains John
11DD14-15 Montgomery, William Witcher, John Don-
elson, Joseph Dickson, and Henry Buford.
Copy. 2 pp.
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Adams, Capt. George. Provision return for one man
of his company. Copy. 1 p.
Shelby, Capt. James. Provision return for one man
of writer’s company for fifteen days.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Shelby, Capt. James. Flour issued for Capt. William
Buchanan’s company. Copy 1 p.
Freeman, [Capt.] Thomas. Redstone Old Fort. Let¬
ter to Gen. Edward Hand, Pittsburgh. Sug¬
gests additional fortifications at his post;
requests orders concerning flour stored over
Dunlap’s Creek. Contemporary copy. 2 pp.
Endorsed: Capt. Freeman, 29th May, 1778.
Shelby, Capt. James. Provision return for one man
of Captain Bledsoe’s company for two days.
A.D.S. 1 p.
McLean, Charles. Tryon County, N. C. Certificate
attesting appointment of Adam Hampton
as second lieutenant in Capt. Robert
Porter’s company of rangers. D. S. 1 p.
Martin, John. Provision return for nine men of
Capt. James Dixon’s [Dickson] company.
Copy. 1 p.
Taylor, Maj. Henry. Reardon’s Bottom. Letter to
Gen. [Edward] Hand, Pittsburgh. His
station ably commanded by Capt. Isaac
Pierce, Lieut. Andrew Poe, Ensign John¬
son, and Captain Crow; complaint against
conduct of Ensign McLean and Capt.
Henry Hoagland. Copy. 2 pp.
Christian, Col. William. Botetourt [County, Va.]
Letter to Col. Arthur Campbell. Suggests
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that part of men on payroll be dismissed;
also that Campbell win friendship of
neighbors; approves of land purchase;
popularity of oath of fidelity; no alarm
in regard to the Cherokee. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Gibson, Col. John. Fort Pitt. Report of court mar-
15 tial at which Joseph Riddick and Michael
Thom were tried on charge of seizing arms
at fort in Montour’s Bottom ; former
granted leniency ; latter acquitted. Copy.
2 pp.
Shelby, Gen. Evan. Letter to Col. Arthur Campbell.
15 Governor’s orders that writer apply to
Campbell for troops; men to rendezvous
at Cocke’s Fort on Spring Creek; explan¬
ation of writer’s failure to attend general
muster; denies that he has disobeyed
orders; Captains William Bowen, John
Campbell, and Aaron Lewis ordered out
on frontier; Maj. [Daniel] Smith to serve
on Clinch River. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, [Col.] Arthur. Washington County [Va.]
1 Oath of fidelity administered to Rev.
Charles Cummings. Printed document
signed. 1 p.
Davis, Col. Benjamin. Letter to Gen. Edward Hand.
10 Draft to secure additional supplies for
Beech Bottom Fort. Copy. 1 p. En¬
dorsed: Col. Davis. Oct. 10, 1777.
publick.
McFarland, Daniel. Atkinson’s Fort. Letter to Gen.
8 [Edward] Hand. Col. [Thomas] Gaddis
stationed at fort; Maj. [James] Chew’s
orders respecting spies to be placed in var¬
ious stations. Copy. 1 p.
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Vann, J. Order on Col. Evan Shelby. For payment
of six dollars to _ Hix. A. D. S. 1 p.
Copy in llDD18a.
Douglass, Edward. Provision return for two men of
Capt. Evan Shelby’s company for two
days. A. D. S. 1 p.
Douglass, Edward. Provision return for fifteen men
of Capt. Evan Shelby’s company for three
days. A. D. S. 1 p.
Turman, Edmund, and Edward Douglass. Provision
return for two days for one man of Capt.
William Buchanan’s company on return
from Kentucky. A. D. S. 1 p. Copy in
11DD17C.
Shelby, Capt. James. Receipt of sum of money from
Col. [William] Christian to buy cattle for
the Indians. Copy. 1 p.
Campbell, John. Will’s Fort. Letter to Gen. [Ed¬
ward] Hand, Fort Pitt. Introduces bear¬
er, Mr. Baxter, sent to solicit ammunition.
Copy. 1 p.
Irvine, Lieut. Christopher. [Fort Patrick Henry.]
Provision return for twelve men of Capt.
James Dixon’s [Dickson] company. Copy.
Ip.
Shelby, Capt. Evan. Number of men in his company.
Copy. 1 p.
Carnahan, John. Westmoreland [Pa.] Letter to
Gen. Edward Hand, Fort Pitt. Warns
him against scoundrels who have taken
lead in public affairs. Copy. 2 pp.
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1778 Morgan, George. Fort Pitt. Letter to Gen. Edward
Mar. 15 Hand. Advises him of completion of
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storehouse at Mount’s Mill; one at Red¬
stone not yet begun; suggests that meat
stored at Fort Henry be barreled. Copy.
Ip.
1778
Herndon, Benjamin. Receipt to Hugh Montgomery.
June 4 For dues for entering 150 acres of land.
16DDlla A. D. S. 1 p.
1778 Smith, Maj. Daniel. Letter to Col. Arthur Camp-
JUNE 19 bell, Washington [County, Va.] Informa-
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tion from Captain Kinkead that William
Ferrell was killed by Indians on June 15;
man dispatched to join Captain Kinkead
and aid him in pursuing enemy; Indians
retreat toward Sandy Creek; distressed
situation at garrison; orders that entire
frontier, embodying Blackmore’s, Rye
Cove, and Castle Woods be ranged daily.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Printed: Wis. Hist. Colls.,
xxiii, Draper Series, iv, 96-97.
1778
Aug. 2
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Shelby, Evan. B[eaver] Creek [N. C.] Letter to
Col. Arthur Campbell, Washington [Coun¬
ty, Va.] Approves suggestions to send
relief to Kentucky. A. L. S. [Signature
cut out.] 1 p.
1778
Christian, Col. William. Dunkard Bottom [Va.]
Sept. 10 Letter to Col. Arthur Campbell. Relates
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to meeting of field officers to plan excur¬
sion to Indian country by way of Fort
Randolph ; asks that those who cannot at¬
tend send in written opinions; writer ex¬
pects to remain at McGavock’s or Mc-
Corkle’s place ; activities of Colonels
Preston, Bowyer, and McDonald outlined.
A. L. S. 4 pp. Mutilated. Printed, Wis.
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Hist. Colls., xxiii, Draper Series, iv, 134-
136.
Martin, Capt. Joseph. Fort [Patrick] Henry. Ex-
Sept. 10 tract of a letter to Col. Evan Shelby. Is
11DD15-16 in great need of flour; sends William De
1779
Priest to thresh wheat; expects Indians
next day. Copy. 2 pp. Endorsed: Dec.
16, 1778 by Colonel Shelby full payment
for flour.
Donelson, John. Letter to Col. Evan Shelby, Wash-
Jan. 28 ington County. Advises him of indisposi-
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tion; asks that he tender instructions to
writer’s son, William, who is en route to
see him. A. L. S. 1 p.
1779
Lewis, Aaron, and William Parker. Chickamauga
Apr. 25 towns. Certificate of Col. Evan Shelby’s
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purchase of a mare, branded. N. D. Copy.
1 p.
1779
Sevier, Valentine, Jesse Walton, Andrew Greer, Wil-
Aug. 26 liam Clark. Bond to Richard Caswell,
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governor of North Carolina, for Valentine
Sevier’s proper execution of office of sher¬
iff of Washington County. A. D. S. 2 pp.
1779
Caswell, [Gov.] Richard. North Carolina. Commis-
May 12 sion to William Graham as colonel of mil-
12DD155 itia in Tryon County. Copy. 1 p.
1779 Edmiston [Edmondson], William. Receipt to En-
Sept. 13 sign John Campbell. For meal and beef
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for writer’s detachment of Fincastle mili¬
tia. A. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: Memo:
the name of William Edmiston is not on
the roll of Capt. Smith’s company. L. C. D.
1779
Caswell, Gov. Richard. Salisbury, N. C. Commis-
Sept. 15 sion of colonel issued to Andrew Hamp-
12DD5 ton. Partly printed. D. S. 1 p.
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Bledsoe, Anthony. Letter to Colonel [Shelby], Re¬
quest for two or four land warrants of 500
acres each; has used his own wealth for
public use; wishes to enter for brother
Isaac. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Richard. Certificate attesting that he was
security in suit of William Savage, slave
of Adam Halker vs. Andrew Greer and
John Sevier; retention of fees. A. D. S.
1 p.
Caswell, Gov. Richard. Newington, N. C. Commis¬
sion of colonel issued to Andrew Hampton.
Partly printed. D. S. 1 p. [Seal attached.]
Campbell, [Col.] A[rthur], Receipt for Rev. Charles
Cummings for money raised in connection
with frontier battalion. A. D. S. 1 p.
Allaire, Lieut. Anthony. South Carolina. Diary of
occurrences during campaign of the Brit¬
ish in the Carolinas. Fifteen hundred
troops under command of Col. [Patrick]
Ferguson, Major Graham, Lieutenant
Colonels [George] Turnbull and [John]
Hamilton, Col. [Alexander] Innis, and
Majors [Charles] Cochrane and McArthur
marched from Savannah to Ebenezer
[Ga.] ; continued march to Two Sisters’
Ferry on Savannah River; rebel force
under Lieut. [Samuel] Johnson sighted;
capture of Continental commissary kept by
John Stafford near Coosawhatchie ; Brit¬
ish encamped at McPherson’s, a wealthy
rebel’s plantation; Major Cochrane at¬
tacked British contingent, thinking they
were rebels; defeat of rebel force under
Capt. [Ambrose] Mills at Saltketcher
River; Majors Graham and Wright
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wounded ; continued march via Godfrey’s,
Savannah, to Fish Pond River; joined by
Col. [Banastre] Tarleton; description of
Jackson’s Burgh, on Edisto River [Ga.] ;
defeat of rebels at Governor Rutledge’s
house; joined by Sir Henry Clinton’s
troops en route to Ashley’s Ferry; quar¬
ters taken up at Charleston; fleet in har¬
bor at Stono; cannonading by rebels, who
had been reinforced by General Scott ;
British fleet succeeded in passing Fort
Moultrie, rebel stronghold on Sullivan’s
Island; British march to Bacon’s Bridge;
encountered rebels under Col. [William]
Washington, Count Pulaski, and Colonel
Bland at Monk’s Corner and defeated
them; troops stationed at Miller’s Bridge;
one detachment at St. Thomas’ Church;
capture of rebel cannon in surrounding
country; capture of British under Lieu¬
tenant Nash by Col. [William] Washing¬
ton; surrender of Fort Moultrie by Gen¬
eral Scott to Captain Hudson; bombard¬
ment of Charleston which was held by
Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, and its subse¬
quent surrender; news received of Col¬
onel Tarleton’s defeat of rebels at Cam¬
den; British troops encamped at Thom¬
son’s plantation; description of Ninety-
Six ; party of British defeated in attack by
Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford’s troops at
Tuckasegee; Capt. A[braham] De Pey-
ster sent out in pursuit of rebels ; news re¬
ceived of British defeat by Col. [William]
Lacey’s troops at Fishing Creek; Capt.
Frederick De Peyster hastened to aid of
Captain Dunlap at Prince’s Fort; news of
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter’s attack on Colonel
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Turnbull at Rocky Mount ; British surrend¬
er Fort Anderson ; description of encounter
near Cedar Springs; Cornwallis defeated
Gen. [Horatio] Gates rebel army at Cam¬
den ; Colonel Tarleton captures rebel troops
under Captain Duncan; Maj. [Joseph]
McDowell’s rebel troops routed by Ferg¬
uson at Cane Creek ; British took up
ground at Gilbert Town; siege of Augusta
by Col. Elijah Clarke; British at King’s
Mountain defeated by rebels under Gen.
James Williams; Major Ferguson killed;
treatment of prisoners taken at King’s
Mountain ; executions by rebels ; Col.
[Benjamin] Cleveland’s attitude toward
Tory prisoners ; Cleveland relieved by
Col. Martin Armstrong; writer escaped
with Lieutenants [William] Stevenson and
[John] Taylor to Charleston; suffering
en route. Copy. 67 pp.
1780 Butler, Gen. John. Near Charleston, S. C. Discharge
JUNE 9 of Ensign William Hargis. Copy. 1 p.
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1780 Campbell, [Col.] Arthur. Letter to Maj. William Ed-
June 12 mondson, Washington [County, Va.]
9DD20 Orders three companies of militia from
Washington County to Kentucky, to put
down invasion; supplies to be furnished
by [Evan] Baker, Colonel Clark’s commis¬
sary ; Robert Irvine to provide pack
horses. A. L. S. 2 pp. Printed in Wis.
Hist. Colls., xxiv, Draper Series, v, 193-194.
1780 Campbell, Col. Arthur. Goodwood [Va.] Letter to
June 24 Maj. William Edmondson. Tory uprising
9DD21 on New River; divisions under Captains
[James] Montgomery, [David] Beattie,
[James] Dysart, [William] Edmondson,
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[Aaron] Lewis, [William] Neil [Neal],
and John Campbell ordered to assistance
of inhabitants; governor orders expedi¬
tion against Chickamauga Indians; inva¬
sion of Kentucky. A. L. S. 2 pp. Print¬
ed in Wis. Hist. Colls., xxiv, Draper Series,
v, 195-197.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to Maj. William Ed-
25 mondson. Express from Col. [Walter]
Crockett and Capt. [Thomas] Quirk tells
of Tories embodying in the Glades on New
River; their numbers, composition, and
activities ; instruction for concentration
of forces. A. L. S. 1 p. Printed in Wis.
Hist. Colls., xxiv, Draper Series, v, 198.
Campbell, Col. Afrthur], Fort Chiswell [Va.] Let-
12 ter to Col. William Campbell. Notice of
strength of enemy; fort at the mines pre¬
pared for defense; insurgents had not yet
left upper settlements on N[ew] River.
Copy. 1 p. Printed in Wis. Hist. Colls.,
xxiv, Draper Series, v, 217.
[Campbell, Col. William.] Fragment of letter to Col.
Arthur Campbell. Men from companies
of Captains Edmondson, Lewis, Dysart,
and Campbell ordered to march to lead
mines against insurgents embodying up
New River; encampment at Ratcliff’s
marsh; report of messengers returning
from Captain Cox; insurgents take Cap¬
tain Cox’s son prisoner ; discovery of
their camp and their subsequent flight;
circulation of requests for a council, sign¬
ed by Major Crockett and writer; hang¬
ing of Zachariah Goss; property of in¬
surgents collected under command of Capt.
[Henry] Francis. Copy. 7 pp. Printed
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in Wis. Hist. Colls., xxiv, Draper Series, v,
236-240.
Campbell, Col. William. Letter to militia officers of
Montgomery County. Appreciation of
their acknowledgement of his services in
the New River expedition. Copy. 2 pp.
Printed in Wis. Hist. Colls., xxiv, Draper
Series, v, 240-241.
1780
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to Col. William Camp-
Aug. 13 bell. Information from Raven, chief at
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Chota, that frontiers are to be attacked by
Tories and Indians ; requests Colonel
Campbell’s return. Copy. 1 p. Printed
in Wis. Hist. Colls., xxiv, Draper Series,
v, 244-245.
1780
Hammond, Col. Samuel. Item giving date of pledge
Aug. 16 signed by his company. Copy. 1 p.
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1780 Cornwallis, Lord. Camden [S. C.] Letter to Col.
Aug. 18 John H. Cruger. Col. George Turnbull
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and Col. [Banastre] Tarleton ordered to
pursue Sumter, who has only force in the
section; inhabitants who had submitted
to British and then revolted to be impri¬
soned; militiamen to be hanged. Copy.
2 pp.
1780
Blair, Archibald. In Council [Williamsburg, Va.] Min-
Sept. 21 utes of debate on Col. William Preston’s
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plan relative to organization of corps of
volunteers to march southward; Colonels
William Christian and William Campbell
to command ; regulations for troops
specified. Copy. 2 pp.
1780
- . Long Island [on Holston] . Portion of let-
Sept. 22 er. Writer has just left Cherokee, who re-
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16DD12 fused to give him up to British or buy
their goods; Col. Charles McDowell ar¬
rived at Colonel Carter’s with troops and
announced large body of British and
Tories are on the way; writer has dis¬
posed of [deer] skins to save them from
British; something should be done for
Indians to keep them friendly. A. L. 3 pp.
1780 Hammond, Maj. Samuel. Higgins Plantation, Rowan
Sept. 23 County, N. C. Call to arms for refugees
1DD17 of Ninety-Six Brigade. Copy. 1 p.
1780 Christian, Col. William. Sam Thompson’s place. Let-
Sept. 29 ter to Col. William Preston. Protest
8DD7 against changes made by Governor and
Council in plans for New River expedi¬
tion; resents Col. [William] Campbell’s
elevation to chief command, over Colonels
McDowell and Moffett. Copy. 3 pp.
1780 Campbell, Col. [William] Camp below Gilbert Town.
Oct. 11 General order. Report desired of number
8DD12 of dead and wounded in each regiment;
instructions concerning treatment of pris¬
oners. Copy. 1 p.
1780 Shelby, Col. Isaac. North Carolina. Letter to Col.
OCT. 12 Arthur Campbell, Washington [County,
17DD26(2-4) Va.] Description of the battle of King’s
Mountain; Ferguson encamped on moun¬
tain; Washington and Sullivan regiments
began the attack ; ascended the mountain ;
met British bayonets; were driven back;
rallied by their officers ; capture the post.
Newspaper clipping from Richmond
Argus, Oct. 26, 1810. 3 pp.
1780 Campbell, Col. [William] Camp at Colonel Walker’s.
Oct. 13 General Order, to deputy quartermasters,
8DD12-13 concerning disposal of wounded in their
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respective regiments. Copy. 2 pp. En¬
dorsed: Memo. There are two copies of
the General Order of Oct. 13, 1780 — one
signed W. Campbell: On the bottom of
this one is this memorandum : “Capt. Dy-
sart, wounded. Capt. Wm. Edmondson,
Lieut. Edmondson, Lieut. Bowen killed.
Lieut. Newell wounded.” L. C. D.
Gates, [Gen.] Horatio. Hillsborough [N. C.] Letter
to Col. [William] Preston, Fincastle. Re¬
lates to disposition of prisoners taken at
King’s Mountain ; orders him to carry out
plans for guarding them. Copy. 2 pp.
Campbell, Col. William. Camp at - . General
Order. Treatment of deserters; disposal
of enemy ammunition ; cessation of
plundering by soldiers. Copy. 1 p.
Campbell, Col. William. Wilkes County [N. C.]
Camp on Brier Creek. Letter to Col. Ar¬
thur Campbell. Account of King’s Moun¬
tain, with special reference to Virginia
troops under Campbell; losses on both
sides given; mentions Captain Edmond¬
son and his two brothers and Lieut.
[Reese] Bowen among killed ; Virginia
regiment suffered more than any other;
writer may go on to Richmond after dis¬
posing of prisoners. Copy. 1 p.
Thomson, Charles. Extract from minutes of Con¬
gress. Jefferson’s letter of October 10,
suggesting invitation to Oconastota and
Cherokee warriors to visit Congress and
army, referred to Board of War with order
for accommodation of chiefs. D. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Col. William. Camp at Bethabara [N. C.]
General Orders. Col. [Benjamin] Cleve-
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land to command guards during Camp¬
bell’s absence; full rations for prisoners;
no liquor for troops except by order. Copy.
Ip.
Clinton, Gen. [Henry] New York. Letter to Lord
George Germain [London]. Acknowledges
receipt of dispatches and letters, and re¬
ports arrival of recruits and stores ; trans¬
mits letter from Cornwallis and extracts
from rebel newspapers describing reverse
of Ferguson; writer thinks nothing im¬
portant has happened in South ; gives
account of dispatch of General Leslie to
cut off Gates’ supplies in Virginia and to
cooperate with Cornwallis ; transmits
captured rebel dispatches; will send re¬
cruits to Cornwallis; Arnold reports that
Gates has only about 800 Continental
troops; Washington at Tappan; Admiral
Arbuthnot watching Ternay; French still
at Rhode Island; writer’s force inade¬
quate; Major Harnage sent with dis¬
patches ; Cornwallis may have large num¬
ber of sick. Copy from Public Record
Office, London. 4 pp.
Campbell, William, Isaac Shelby, and Benjamin
Cleveland. Statement of movement of
western army from Sept. 25, 1780, through
battle of King’s Mountain. Gathering of
troops under Campbell, Shelby, Cleveland,
John Sevier, Charles McDowell, and James
Williams ; choice of Campbell as com¬
mander; order of battle with mention of
Maj. Joseph Winston; surrender of De
Peyster after death of Ferguson ; number
of killed, wounded, and captured. Copy.
2 pp.
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De Peyster, Col. A[braham]. Bethabara. Letter to
Gen. [Horatio] Gates. Writer a British
officer taken prisoner at King’s Mountain ;
complains of distressed condition of pris¬
oners ; asks that officers be paroled to
Charleston ; letter to Lord Cornwallis
mentioned. Copy from Gates Papers in
New York Historical Society. 1 p.
Armstrong, Martin. Surry County, N. C. Letter to
[Gen. Horatio Gates]. Report of prison¬
ers taken at King’s Mountain; now under
writer’s care; escape of three lieutenants,
William Stevenson, Anthony Allaire, and
John Taylor, and sixteen other prisoners.
Copy from Gates Papers in New York
Historical Society. 1 p.
Davie, Gen. William R. Camp Waxhaws. Letter to
General Smallwood. Col. C. Taylor’s com¬
munication relative to British capture of
provisions; Colonel Nelson’s activities on
the High Hills; location of troops of Gen¬
eral Harrington and Colonel Marion.
Copy from Maryland paper. 2 pp.
Germain, Lord [George]. Excerpt from letter to
Lord Cornwallis. Requests information
concerning progress of British cause in
Revolution; Sir H[enry] Clinton and Vice
Admiral Arbuthnot mentioned. Copy.
1 p.
Marion, Col. [Francis] Letter to Gen. H. W. Harr¬
ington. Advises him of failure to inter¬
cept British boats at Wright’s Bluff; ad¬
vantage of Colonel Tarleton’s position
caused writer to retreat; destruction by
the British of General Richardson’s and
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Major Nelson’s property. Copy from
Maryland papers. 2 pp.
Buckley, John. House of Delegates. Vote of thanks
extended by Virginia Assembly to Col.
William Campbell and his troops for gal¬
lant services at King’s Mountain; com¬
mittee named to communicate this vote.
Copy. 1 p.
Cornwallis, Lord. Camp. Letter to Gen. William
Smallwood. Writer understands that pris¬
oners on way from Camden to Charleston
escaped; if persons mentioned by Small¬
wood are still prisoners, they will be ex¬
changed ; deplores barbarity of Ameri¬
cans in hanging Col. Ambrose Mills and
other men under Ferguson; Capt. [Ed¬
ward] Oates taken near Pedee and killed
without cause; British will retaliate if
such acts continue; British hanged after
Camden only persons who had deserted
from their army and fought against them ;
prisoners with British of North or South
Carolina militia will be exchanged for
prisoners taken at King’s Mountain. Copy.
2 pp.
Davie, Col. William R. Camp Waxhaws. Letter to
General Smallwood. Advises him of Gen¬
eral Sumter’s surprise and defeat at Fish
Dam Ford. Copy from Maryland papers.
1 p.
Davie, Col. William R. Camp Waxhaws. Letter to
General Smallwood. Testimony of a de¬
serter regarding Colonel Jurthon’s recov¬
ery of provisions captured by the Tory Nel¬
son probably false; difficulties arising
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over desire of men to be discharged. Copy
from Maryland papers. 2 pp.
1780 Davie, Col. William R. Camp Waxhaws Creek.
Nov. 11 Letter to General Smallwood. Intelligence
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from General Sumter concerning Colonel
Tarleton's inquiries ; location of corn¬
fields near Berkeley’s and Gill’s creeks;
contrast between the Whigs and Tories on
the Congaree and Broad rivers; General
Hayne’s fate. Copy from Maryland pap¬
ers. 2 pp.
1780 Continental Congress. Resolution relating to battle
Nov. 13 of King’s Mountain, Oct. 7, 1780. “Con-
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gress entertains a high sense of the spir¬
ited and military conduct of Colonel
Campbell and the officers and privates of
the militia under his command” ; order to
have this resolution published in the
Southern Army. Copy. 1 p.
1780 Drew, Will. Senate [of Virginia]. Vote of thanks
Nov. 15 to Col. William Campbell and his troops
8DD42 for services. Copy. 1 p.
1780 Davie, Col. William R. Waxhaws. Letter to Gen. W.
Nov. 15 Smallwood, [New] Providence. Difficult-
13DD107
ies attending collection of provisions ;
many desertions make discharge of entire
militia advisable. Copy from Maryland
papers. 2 pp.
1780 Smallwood, Gen. William. Camp New Providence.
Nov. 16
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Extract from letter to Gen. Horatio Gates.
Incloses copy of letter from Cornwallis
proposing exchange of North and South
Carolina militia for prisoners taken at
King’s Mountain; calls attention to ad¬
vantages of this procedure; asks that
prisoners released be recalled for ex-
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change; copy of writer’s letter to Corn¬
wallis proposing exchange of persons re¬
commended by Gen. [William L.] David¬
son and others; this led to Cornwallis’
proposal of more general exchange. Copy
from Gates Papers, New York Historical
Society. 1 p.
Lyman, _ West Point. Letter to _ Wanton.
Over-elated by victory at Camden, S. C.,
the British by brutality and avarice have
roused the country; Cornwallis in retreat
from Charlotte to Charleston; his plans
totally disarranged, according to an inter¬
cepted letter from General Leslie ; an
American force under Generals Gist and
Smallwood threatening attack. Copy.
2 pp.
Sevier, John. Letter to Maj. Joseph Martin, Long
Island. Writer about to start for Lick
Creek on campaign against the Cherokee.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Preston, Col. William. Letter to Col. [William
Campbell] Colonel Skillern’s informa¬
tion that Captain Handley and Capt.
James Robinson had marched to join
Southern army; to pass through Wash¬
ington County; Col. Walter Crockett men¬
tioned ; difficulty of securing recruits ;
Col. Daniel Smith’s alarm at news of Cher¬
okee outbreak ; Colonel Callaway in¬
structed to send ammunition to Madison’s
place. Copy. 2 pp.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. At Maj. [Gilbert] Chris¬
tian’s. Letter to Col. William Campbell.
Advises him of approach of enemy; re¬
grets lack of preparedness of militia ;
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Major Edmondson ordered to Clinch
River; suggests that provisions be ob¬
tained. Copy. 2 pp.
Campbell, Col. William. Aspenville. Letter to Maj.
William Edmondson. Frontier in danger;
requests him to rouse enthusiasm for re¬
pelling Cherokee Indians; also to see that
settlement on Clinch is put in position of
defense. A. L. S. [Signature cut out.]
Ip.
British Officer. Charleston, S. C. Account of battle
of King’s Mountain. General Campbell’s
orders respecting prisoners; baggage of
British officers divided among Americans;
Col. Ambrose Mills, Capt. [James] Chit¬
wood, Captain Wilson, and six privates exe¬
cuted. Copy from Scot’s Magazine, Jan. 5,
1781. 4 pp.
[British Officer. North Carolina.] Letter to _ Col.
John H. Cruger, commanding at Ninety-
Six, S. C. informed Cornwallis that his
district would submit to the rebels as soon
as they entered; Cornwallis prepared for
defensive war. Copy. 1 p.
[Campbell, Col. William] Fragment of his reply to
the governor, declining command of troops
on New River expedition. Copy. 1 p.
[Campbell, Col. William] Muster roll of King’s
Mountain volunteers under his command.
Copy. 2 pp.
[Campbell, Col. William] Muster roll of officers of
volunteer regiment from Washington
County in battle of King’s Mountain.
Copy. 2 pp.
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Cornwallis, Lord. Extract from a letter to Sir Henry
Clinton. Militia of northwestern frontier
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are totally dispirited by Ferguson’s de¬
feat; cannot assemble one hundred men.
Copy. 1 p.
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Rivington’s Royal Gazette. New York. Poem in
memoriam of Maj. Patrick Ferguson.
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Copy. 2 pp.
1781
Jan. 4
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Campbell, Col. Arthur, Col. John Sevier, and Maj.
Joseph Martin. Message to the Cherokee
Indian chiefs. Instructs them to send six
delegates to Major Martin, at Long Island,
to treat for peace; threats of additional
violence if they do not accede. Copy. 1 p.
1781
Sevier, John. Letter to Maj. [Joseph] Martin.
Jan. 14 Acknowledges his promise of services; re-
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quests that he acquaint people with cir¬
cumstances relating to campaign of 1780-
81. A. L. S. 1 p.
1781
Campbell, [Col.] Arthur. Washington County. Re-
Jan. 15 port to Thomas Jefferson of the expedi-
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dition against the Cherokee. War trans¬
ferred to Indian borders; rendezvous of
troops on French River, under command
of Col. [John] Sevier; his defeat of Ind¬
ians from Chota; march upon and cap¬
ture of town of Chota; pursuit of enemy
by Major Martin; Captain Crabtree
burns the town of Chilhowee; activities of
Majors Tipton and Christian; visit of
Indian woman, Nancy Ward; death of
Capt. James Elliott; losses on the expedi¬
tion ; destruction of principal towns.
Copy. 7 pp.
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Write[?], Shadrach. Note to Col. [Andrew] Hampton.
Requests that powder be sent to men at
Isham Reaves place. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Allaire, Lieut. Anthony] Charleston, S. C. Ex¬
tract of letter. Accounts of action at bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain; hardships en¬
dured by troops in march from Ninety-Six
across the frontiers of South Carolina; at¬
tack on Col. [Patrick] Ferguson by Gen.
[James] Williams and 2,500 rebels; Cap¬
tain De Peyster’s surrender; death of Col¬
onel Ferguson and other officers; number
of killed and wounded on both sides stated ;
prisoners abused by rebels on march to
BickerstafFs [BiggerstafF] settlement;
Captains Chitwood and Wilson, Colonel
Mills, and six privates executed by rebels;
brutal treatment of prisoners; Captain
Taylor, Lieutenant Stevenson, and writer
escaped and fled to Charleston. Copy from
Rivington’s Royal Gazette, Feb. 24, 1781.
5 pp.
Hammond, Samuel. Barrett’s, near McGowan’s Ford.
Letter to Gen. N[athanael] Greene. Exe¬
cution of order issued by Gen. [Daniel]
Morgan. Newspaper clipping from
Charleston Courier of 1858. 1 p.
Hammond, Samuel. Letter to Gen. [Daniel] Morgan.
Report on scouting services on eve of bat¬
tle of Cowpens. Newspaper clipping from
Charleston Courier of 1858. 1 p.
Hammond, Samuel. Coulter’s near Ramsour’s Mills.
Letter to Col. [Andrew] Pickens. Report
on observations. Newspaper clipping
from Charleston Courier of 1858. 1 p.
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House of Commons. State of North Carolina. Reso¬
lution praising the exertions of Col. Isaac
Shelby of Sullivan County and John Sev¬
ier of Washington County and the patri¬
otic conduct of inhabitants of their coun¬
ties; thanking Colonels Arthur Campbell
and William Preston of Virginia for their
work in South. Copy certified by William
Hill, Secretary of State, Oct. 26, 1842, as
true extract from Journal of House of
Commons of North Carolina. 1 p.
Jefferson, Gov. Thomas. Richmond, Va. Extract of
a letter to President of Congress, relative
to the Cherokee expedition. Copy. 1 p.
Armstrong, [Gov.] Martin. [North Carolina.] Let¬
ter to Col. William Preston. Dispatch of
express to General Greene ; meat and corn
gathered at Moravian town for use of
troops; battle imminent. Copy. 1 p.
Armstrong, [Gov.] Martin. Bethabara [N. C.] Let¬
ter to Col. William Campbell. Advises him
that provisions will be raised for his
troops. Copy. 1 p.
Rivington’s Royal Gazette. New York. Death notice
and eulogy of Maj. Patrick Ferguson, kill¬
ed at King’s Mountain. Copy. 2 pp.
British Officer. Charleston, S. C. Extract from let¬
ter. Writer and Capt. Abraham De Pey-
ster taken prisoners at King’s Mountain,
paroled and returned to Charleston ; Amer¬
icans lost more heavily than British. Copy
from Royal Gazette, Charleston, S. C., Oct.
27, 1781. 2 pp.
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1781 Christian, Col. W[illiam]. Mahanaim [Va.] Letter
Mae. 13 to Col. Arthur Campbell. Treaty with
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Indians; letter sent to Cherokee; re¬
quests opinions of Colonels Shelby and
Sevier, and Major Martin on question of
land disposal; suggests David Campbell
for secretary of commission. A. L. S. 1 p.
1781
Lee, Col. Henry. Excerpt of letter to Col. [William]
Mar. 17 Campbell. Advises him that General
8DD27,44,83 [Greene] particularly noticed his bravery
at Guilford battle; instructed to prepare
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troops for second battle. Copy. 1 p.
Greene, [Gen.] Nathanael. Headquarters. Letter to
Mar. 19 Col. [William] Campbell. Commends his
8DD26,43,83 action at battle of Guilford. Copy. 1 p.
1781 Dickson, Col. Joseph and Col. Frederick Hambright.
Mar. 20 Order issued to Capt. John Weir. In-
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for service outside the county. Newspap¬
er clipping. 1 p.
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Campbell, Col. William. Aspenville, Va. Letter to
Mar. 31 Col. Daniel Smith, Clinch. Writer has re-
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signed commission due to treatment re¬
ceived ; intends to stand for election as rep¬
resentative from Washington County in
general assembly; asks support; Lovlata
just returned from Guilford County reports
Cornwallis retreating to Cross Creek pur¬
sued by Greene; General Arnold rein¬
forced ; French fleet put to sea. A. L. S.
2 pp. Copy in 9DD28.
1781
McElhaney, Capt. James. Certificate of furlough
May 25 granted to Munford Wilson. A. D. S. 1 p.
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1781 Pickens, Gen. [Andrew] Long Cane [S. C.] Ex-
Aug. 13
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tract of letter to Col. [Samuel] Hammond.
Advises him that Col. Leroy Hammond
will meet him at Perkins Mill on Saluda
River. Copy. 1 p.
1781 Lafayette, [Gen.] Marquis de. Funeral order issued
Aug. 25 upon death of Col. [William] Campbell.
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His gallantry at King’s Mountain and
Guilford Court House; General Stephens
requested to pick deputation to attend fun¬
eral at Rocky Mills. Copy. 2 pp.
1781 De Peyster, Capt. Abraham. Savannah. Extract of
Sept. 10
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a letter to printer of Royal American Gaz¬
ette. Denies aspersions upon his conduct
at King’s Mountain ; Lieut. Anthony
Allaire supporting witness. Newspaper
clipping from Morning Herald and Daily
Advertiser, Feb. 17, 1782. 1 p.
1781 Innes, Col. Harry Montgomery [County, Va.] Let-
Sept. 17 ter to Col. Arthur Campbell, Washington
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County. Concerning the manner in which
people of the West were imposed upon by
surveyors of the land ; suggests that they
petition Congress for justice; promise
that commissioners will memorialize Con¬
gress in the matter. A. L. S. 1 p.
1781 Rutledge, [Gov.] J[ohn]. Congaree [S. C.] Letter
Sept. 17 to Col. Samuel Hammond. Requests him
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to equip corps of light dragoons similar to
Col. [Hezekiah] Maham’s ; to be recruited
as state troops and subject to same regu¬
lations ; promises to recommend Hammond
for Continental establishment. Copy. 2 pp.
1781 Campbell, Col. Arthur. Goodwood [Va.] Letter to
Sept. 22 Col. William Edmondson. Requests meet-
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ing with him to talk over public matters;
asks that Captain Dysart and Major Lewis
attend; American army in Virginia join¬
ed by General Washington ; rumor of en¬
gagement between English and French
fleets; Clinton with English fleet which
attempted to relieve Cornwallis; concen¬
tration of American forces against British
on York River. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Washington, Ephraim. Camp McClain’s Bluff. Dis¬
charge of William Hargis. Copy. 1 p.
Pickens, Gen. [Andrew] Letter to Captain Toles.
Orders him to raise a company of soldiers
to protect citizenry against Tory inroads;
Col. Samuel Hammond to be in command.
Copy. 2 pp.
[Fleming, Col. William] Obituary sketch of Gen.
Andrew Lewis, who died in 1781. Born in
Ireland; captain of horse and colonel of
militia in Augusta County; wounded at
Little Meadows; led forces against Ind¬
ians on Ohio and against Cherokee; built
Fort Loudon ; captured while under Forbes
at Fort Duquesne ; went with Byrd against
Cherokee; with militia of Augusta Coun¬
ty against Ohio and Lake Indians; was
commissioner to treat with Indians at Fort
Stanwix; at lead mines with Cherokee;
and at Charleston; appointed brigadier;
served as magistrate and sheriff of
Augusta County; presided over court and
was representative of Botetourt County;
member of Council of State. A. D. 4 pp.
Martin, Capt. Samuel, Capt. John Mills, Capt. James
Giles, and Capt. William McKenzie. Mus-
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ter rolls of companies in Col. William
Polk’s regiment, Sumter’s brigade. Copy.
3 pp.
Crittenden, Maj. John. Washington County, Va.
Letter to Col. Arthur Campbell. Requests
escort to accompany him with dispatches
to Gen. George Rogers Clark. A. L. S.
1 p.
Jamaica Royal Gazette. Charleston, S. C. British
account of the Loyalist success in North
Carolina during the Revolution; British
troops commanded by Colonel Fanning and
Col. Hector McNeil; death of American
officers, Colonels Littrell, Drayton, Thurl-
ston, and Reid; repulse of rebel militia
under General Butler; Colonel Fanning’s
troops joined at Raft Swamps by Major
Craig. Copy. 1 p.
Pickens, Gen. [Andrew] Long Cane [S. C.] Ex¬
tract of letter to Colonels Casey and Roe¬
buck. Colonel Hammond has advised him
of enemy movements ; may attempt to re¬
treat to the Cherokee; Col. [Robert] And¬
erson en route to Norwood’s Mills, on Sal¬
uda River [N. C.] Copy. 1 p.
Christian, Col. William. Mahanaim [Va.] Letter to
Col. Arthur Campbell, Royal Oak. Sug¬
gests meeting of people of Holston, to give
their opinions on the resolutions of the
Continental Congress [relative to the gov¬
ernment and organization of western
lands] ; recommends that the commanding
officer of each militia company be made re¬
sponsible for calling a general assembly
to discuss the resolutions ; suggestions for
organization. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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Pickens, Gen. [Andrew] Long Cane [S. C.] Ex¬
tract of letter to Col. Samuel Hammond.
Asks him to join writer in expedition
against Cherokee. Copy. 2 pp.
Hammond, Col. Samuel. Camp [at] Mr. Larks [?].
Honorable discharge granted to John
Morgan. Inscribed on back by Capt.
James McElhaney, testifying to Morgan’s
enlistment. Copy. 1 p.
Pickens, Gen. [Andrew] Long Cane [S. C.] Ex¬
tract of letter to Col. [Samuel] Hammond.
Advises him of march from Beaver’s Dam,
Ga. Copy. 1 p.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to Col. William Ed¬
mondson. Measures necessary for pro¬
tection against Indians; new orders to
rendezvous on Clinch River, under Col.
[Daniel] Smith; details concerning prep¬
arations. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Donelson, Col. John. Lincoln County. Letter to Col.
Arthur Campbell, Washington County, Va.
Advises him of meeting held by people as
he recommended ; riot which ensued ; pe¬
titions finally drawn up and dispatched to
Philadelphia by Mr. Rees. A. L. S. 1 p.
Casey, Col. Levi. Letter to [Capt. James Dillard].
Orders relative to his command of his
company. Copy. 1 p.
Martin, Gov. Alexander. North Carolina. Commis¬
sion for Andrew Hampton as sheriff of
Rutherford County. Issued by Secretary
P. Henderson. A. D. S. 1 p. [Seal at¬
tached.]
Martin, [Maj.] Joseph. Letter to Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell. Refutation of statement that he ap-
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propriated lead sent for use of Cherokee;
return of Ellis Hardin from the nation;
resignation of Oconastota in favor of his
son; conference with the Chickamauga.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1782
Aug. 7
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Casey, Col. Levi. Letter to [Capt. James Dillard].
Orders for march on the Cherokee Ind¬
ians. Copy. 1 p.
1782
Harrison, Benjamin. Council Chamber. Letter to
Aug. 15 Col. Arthur Campbell, Washington. Re-
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grets delay of ammunition for Indians ; in¬
structions to Colonels Davies and Innes to
hasten it; commissioners appointed by
General Greene to arrange treaty. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1782
Christian, Col. William. Mahanaim [Va.] Letter to
Aug. 27 Col. Arthur Campbell. General Clark
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fears an attack from British and Indians
at Falls of Ohio; writer states various
reasons for sending additional forces
there; suggestions for recruiting; meet¬
ing of commissioners to discuss matter.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1782
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Goodwood [Va.] Letter to
Sept. 13 Col. [William] Edmondson. Murder of
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ious companies ordered out for protection ;
application to Major Dysart for ammuni¬
tion ; suggestion for route of march. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1782 Shelby, Isaac, and Alexander Moore. Articles of
Sept. 17 agreement to procure a right of pre-emp-
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North Carolina; payment to be made in
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goods. A. D. 2 pp. Endorsed: Alexand¬
er Moore to Isaac Shelby, agreement, for
£100 Virg. C. worth of goods at first cost.
This agreement is set aside.
Shelby, Isaac. Deposition concerning three negroes
Oct. 10 removed to Washington County, Ara. taken
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when he was setting out for Kentucky,
where, Nov. 5, he took oath for all his
slaves. Copy. 1 p.
1782
Oct. 5
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Shelby, Col. Isaac. Letter to Col. Joseph Martin.
Writer about to start for Kentucky; ad¬
vises Colonel Martin relative to provi¬
sions ; lead left at Big Creek probably ap¬
propriated by Colonel Sevier; encloses an
order on the commissioner for powder.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1783
Harrison, Benjamin. In Council. Letter to Col. Ar-
Mar. 7 thur Campbell, Washington. Indian depu-
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tation sent southward before issuance of
Gen. Guy Carleton’s orders; orders Col¬
onel Campbell to consult with Colonel
Preston in regard to number of men nec¬
essary to defend the frontier; all county
lieutenants to secure British emissaries.
L. S. 2 pp.
1783
May 3
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Shelby, Isaac. Travelers’ Rest [Ky.] Letter to Col.
James Robertson. Maj. John Reid dis¬
patched with message from Governor of
Virginia to Southern Indians; urges that
settlers on the Cumberland assist him on
his journey; hopes for a treaty at the
French Lick in the fall. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1783
Casey, Col. Levi. Orders to Capt. James Dillard. Di-
Aug. 23 rects him to raise a scouting party and
2DD145-146 apprehend Tories; requests him to give
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copy of orders to Capt. George Martin.
Copy. 2 pp.
Christian, Col. William. Mahanaim [Va.] Letter to
Col. Arthur Campbell. Relates to a land
matter pending between them; assurance
that its outcome will not affect friendship ;
instructions for securing title to lands
from Colonel Martin; Gilbert Christian to
carry on Anderson’s claim; sale of An¬
thony Winston’s negroes; reference to
Major Outlaw’s bargain; assumes no re¬
sponsibility for satisfaction of claim.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Adair, John. Sullivan County. Letter to Col. Ar¬
thur Campbell. Written upon his return
from assembly; advises him of opportun¬
ity to invest in land; extent and value of
public lands ; postscript relative to politi¬
cal situation. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McDowell, Joseph. Signature. Tracing from origi¬
nal. 1 p.
Marshall, T[homas]. Receipt to R. Patterson. For
surveying Alexander McClellan’s land and
for deputy’s receipt for his fee. A. L. S.
1 p.
Wilkinson, John. House of Assembly. Excerpts
from minutes of meeting of Georgia As¬
sembly. Committee report on Blount’s pe¬
tition for laying out new county in Ten¬
nessee Valley; exact location of proposed
tract; recommends appointment of seven
commissioners in order to expedite settle¬
ment ; limitations placed upon grants
which one may hold. A. D. S. 2 pp.
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1784 Wilkinson, John. House of Assembly. To Gen. John
Feb. 21 Sevier. Extract from minutes of meeting
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of the Georgia assembly. Commissioners
appointed to investigate lands of the bend
of the Tennessee River; Gen. Lachlan
McIntosh, William Downs, Stephen Herd
[Heard], John Donelson, John Morel, Jos¬
eph Martin, and John Sevier. A. D. S.
2 pp.
1784
Dec. 6
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Marshall, Thomas. Receipt in full to George William
Stephens. For surveying settlement and
pre-emption for John Bowman, admini¬
strator of John Preston, deceased. A. D. S.
1 p.
1784
Martin, Col. Joseph. Letter to Gen. John Sevier,
Dec. 31 Washington District. Advises him that
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express is on the way with general’s com¬
mission for him; repeal of cession bill by
Assembly; David Campbell appointed cir¬
cuit judge; treaty with the Cherokee to
be held in April. A. L. 2 pp.
1785
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Stuart, Andrew. Richmond [Va.] Letter to Col.
Arthur Campbell. Account of legislation
passed, bearing on internal improvements
which will benefit back lands; improve¬
ment of James and Potomac rivers; work
to be supervised by Gen. George Washing¬
ton ; failure of bills pertaining to British
debts; taxes in the West in arrears for
1782 and 1783; business notes; arrival
of Jefferson in Europe ; petitions and agi¬
tation for a separate state [Franklin] ;
copy of laws to be placed on sale. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1785
Christian, William. New Dublin [Va.] Letter to
Mar. 27 Col. Arthur Campbell. Plans for remov
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ing to Kentucky by way of Holston ; fear
of Indian hostilities; inquiry relative to
leaving women and children; government
of Franklin. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, Gov. Alexander. Hillsborough [N. C.] Let¬
ter to Col. John Tipton. Sends him mani¬
festo to be made public in counties of
Washington, Sullivan, and Greene; urges
him to exert his influence to quell lawless¬
ness in that region ; authorizes him to ap¬
point others to aid. Contemporary copy.
3 pp.
Randolph, [Gov.] Beverly. Richmond, Va. Com¬
mission as captain for Charles Bowen.
Copy. 1 p.
Cleveland, Col. Benjamin. Assignment to John
Brown of Ben Johnson’s note of Nov. 30,
1785, endorsed by William Johnson and
Isaac Walker. A. D. S. 2 pp.
Gordon, Alexander. Letter to John Brown. Writer
asks whether Brown will be responsible
for debt of Capt. John Cleveland to him or
schoolmaster for board and schooling of
girls ; hears Cleveland has gone to
Georgia, where writer may see him ; sends
order from Jenkins to be credited on note.
A. L. S. 1 p.
State of Georgia to John Donelson. Warrant for the
survey of a tract of land in Houston Coun¬
ty for John Sevier. Partly printed docu¬
ment signed by John Donelson and John
Sevier. 1 p.
Hampton, Col. Wade. Congaree [S. C.] Letter to
John Sevier, state of Franklin. Advises
that grants for lands in the region of the
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Congaree had trial before governor and
council before they were signed; have
now been signed ; General Pinckney acted
as council for writer; fears that attempts
will be made to disrupt government ; asks
that company surveys be completed; note
added relative to details necessary in mak¬
ing surveys. A. L. S. [Signature cut
out.] 3 pp.
_ Charleston, S. C. Obituary of Gen. Andrew
Williamson, who died near Savannah, the
preceding day. Commanded a successful
expedition in 1776 against the Cherokee
Indians. Copy from Pennsylvania Packet,
April 12. 2 pp.
_ Charleston, S. C. Proposed inscription for
memorial to Gen. Andrew Williamson.
Copy from Pennsylvania Packet, June 3.
1 P-
Davidson, Col. George. Rowan County, N. C. Affi¬
davit attesting character and services of
Daniel Bryson. Copy. 1 p.
Davidson, Maj. William. Rowan County, N.C. Affi¬
davit attesting character and services of
Daniel Bryson. Copy. 1 p.
Randolph, Gov. Edmund. Virginia. Speech to the
Cherokee Indians. Expresses regret at
Indian murders committed by whites and
promises to bring culprits to justice; at¬
tempts to pacify tribesmen and avert war.
A. D. S. 2 pp.
Caswell, Gov. R. Kingston [N. C.] Excerpt from
letter to Gen. [Evan] Shelby. Advises
him of proclamation ordering people to
move off of the Indian lands. Copy. 1 p.
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Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to Gov. [Edmund]
Randolph. Relates to militia of Washing¬
ton County; law of October, 1784 very
difficult of operation; organization; Ind¬
ian hostilities. A. Df. 2 pp.
1787
Conway, Henry. Order to pay sum of £25 to John
May 24 Sevier. Order accepted by Alexander Kel-
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ley, entry taker of Sevier County. A. D. S.
1 p.
1787 Caswell, Gov. [Richard] Kingston, N. C. Extract
May 31 of letter to Gen. Evan Shelby. Fear of an
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Indian war; probability of Indians se¬
curing aid from foreign powers; urges
friendly relations among the western set¬
tlers to enable them to defend themselves
better ; impracticable to send outside aid ;
unanimity of feeling will aid Franklinites
to secure separation on reciprocal and
friendly terms. Copy. 3 pp.
1787 Meriweather, J., secretary. Augusta, Ga. Extract
July 20 of minutes of Georgia Executive Council
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relative to the state of Franklin. Con¬
temporary copy by John Sevier. 1 p.
1787
Aug. 6
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Stephens, Adam. Martin [s] burg [Va.] Letter to
Col. Isaac Shelby, Watauga. Writer asks
about late convention; thanks Shelby for
courtesies to men in search of horse
thieves; mentions civil war in Holland;
attack by Empress of Russia in Black Sea ;
United States treaty with Dey of Algiers
opening up Mediterranean trade. A. L. S.
1 p.
1787
Carter, L[andon]. Letter to John Sevier, Noli-
Sept. 19 chucky. List of warrants furnished to
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express; hopes to make out more; re-
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quests that Sevier visit him upon return
from Assembly. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1787 Shelby, Isaac. List of 25 persons [names given] for
Sept. 20 whom he received pay certificates from
11DD69 commissioners. A. D. S. 2 pp.
1787 McDowell, Samuel. Mercer County [Ky.] Letter to
Sept. 23 Col. Arthur Campbell, Washington Coun-
9DD46 ty. Convention for District of Kentucky
votes to separate from Virginia; Indian
murders; people of Cumberland ask to
join Kentucky; John Barr lately died.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1787 Shelby, Gen. E[van]. Holston. Letter to Gov. R.
Sept. 29 Caswell. Requests release from office of
11DD4 brigadier general; recommends accept¬
ance of petitions for separation. Copy.
Ip.
[Shelby, Col. Isaac] Notes showing that Valentine
Harmon, William Onear, Aquilla, and
John White, Samuel Boone, and William
Champe are living in Madison County,
Ky. Copy. 1 p.
1788 Campbell, John. Blandensburg [Md.] Letter to Rob-
Mar. 12 ert Gilmor & Co., Baltimore. Acknow-
16DD27 ledges draft for £25 currency ; will trans¬
mit order for amount; wine on way very
satisfactory to Colonel Williams; the
William under Captain Ford loading at
Port Tobacco. A. L. S. 1 p.
1788 Tipton, John and George Maxwell. Sullivan County.
Mar. 12 Letter to Col. Arthur Campbell, Washing-
9DD47 ton County. Outbreak of war with
Franklinites ; residences of Colonels Tip-
ton and Parkison fired upon; defeat of
Sevier; his failure to comply with terms
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of surrender; writers request assistance
to prevent another outbreak. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Article suggesting amend-
13 ments to the new constitution; objects to
omission of a Declaration of Rights ;
treaties should not be made the supreme
law of the land; would fill code of laws
with labyrinth of material; have been
five treaties with one nation of Indians
since 1776. A. Df. 3 pp. Endorsed:
Printed in the Virginia Independent
Chronicle of June, 1788.
Coleman, Samuel. In Council. Extract from jour-
23 nal of Virginia Council. Resolutions con¬
cerning scouts and rangers; commanding
officers to bring only such troops into ser¬
vice as are absolutely necessary; term
scout to be applied to only one person;
five shillings a day allowed for pay.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Member of the Tipton Party. Fort Pleasant. Ex-
20 tract of a letter. Distresses of country
blamed to ravages of Sevier’s party, par¬
ticularly those of Major Elholm; defense
of policy of North Carolina government in
the Franklin troubles; opposition to ex¬
tension of federal powers; exigencies of
Indian wars make it impossible for State
to rely upon congressional orders; Sev¬
ier’s actions severely censured; consump¬
tion of frontier provisions; reasons for
Major Elholm coming from Poland. A. L.
4 pp.
Innes, Harry. Danville [Ky.] Letter to Col. Arthur
19 Campbell, Washington County, Va. An¬
noyance at rejection of Kentucky address
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before Congress ; attempts to elect another
convention ; criticism of congressional
mode of dealing with Indians ; ravages of
western Indians as result of intended
treaty ; detachment under Lieutenant
Peters attacked en route to Fort Vin¬
cennes; sinking of ferryboat at Clarks¬
ville; believes eastern and western sec¬
tions of country irreconcilable. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Martin, Col. Joseph. Long Island [on Holston].
Letter to Col. John Sevier, Washington
County. Laments division which has
taken place in formation of state of Frank¬
lin ; requests meeting with Sevier at
place appointed by Col. William Christian.
A. L. S. [Signature cut out.] 1 p.
Gardoqui, Don Diego de. Passport to John Sevier, is¬
sued by charge d’affaires to the United
States. Grants Sevier permission to go to
New Orleans to attend to some property
there. In Spanish. A. D. S. 2 pp.
Sumter, Thomas. Letter to J. G. Guignard. Relates
to difficulty arising over bond held by Cap¬
tain Waring. Copy. 1 p.
Coleman, Samuel. In Council. Extract from Vir¬
ginia Journal. Scouts and rangers to be
discharged in all counties except those of
Washington, Montgomery, and Russell;
same system of defense to be maintained
in them. A. D. S. 1 p.
Campbell, [Col.] Arthur. Letter to Archibald
Stuart, Staunton. Arguments in favor of
the new constitution; Madison’s amend¬
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pondence ; alarmed at European influ¬
ence; comments on suitable location for
federal capitol; more favorable to new
constitution than on occasion of his article
of May, 1788. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Watts, John. Chickamauga. Letter to Gov. John
Sevier. Warns him that Indians will re¬
sent white occupation of their lands; ex¬
poses duplicity of Colonel Martin in deal¬
ing with Indians. A. L. S. 1 p.
Member of Tipton Party. Cedar Springs. Extract
of letter. Denies treasonable correspond¬
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Indians killed by Hulbert and Bryant ;
Major Craig and writer set out to pacify
them ; Colonel Sevier censured. A. L.
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Bledsoe, Isaac and Mary. Power of attorney for Isaac
Shelby, Lincoln County, Ky. to dispose of
estate of Anthony Bledsoe, deceased; in¬
structions to convey 400 acres of land to
Major Williams. Witnessed by John
Shelby Jr., Isaac Shelby, Hugh Rogan.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Washington County , Va.
Letter to Col. Oliver Spencer. Western
Indians hostile to settlement at Miami;
hostility engendered by McGillivray and
Creek Indians ; encloses copy of prayer of
Mr. Boudinot. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Knox, H[enry]. War Office of United States. Let¬
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concerning Indians; length of time need-
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messages to Creeks; feeling of Cherokee
toward United States ; distance from
Holston settlements to Chota; nature of
navigation on Tennessee River; location
of various points. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Jones, Seaborn, N. Brownson, and Edward Telfair.
An Act passed in the State of Georgia.
Land grants given to Patrick Henry,
David Ross, William Cowan, and others in
Yazoo country. Partly printed. D. S.
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Campbell, Capt. David. Return of services, on fron¬
tier of Hawkins County, by order of Gen.
Joseph Martin; length of service, wages,
and rank. A. D. 1 p.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Extract of letter to Col. Isaac
Shelby, Washington, Va. Advises him of
war between Creeks and Chickamauga,
Cherokee and the Chickasaw ; urges him to
take every precaution to secure the safe
landing of ammunition on the Holston.
Copy. 2 pp.
Moore, Andrew. New York. Letter to Col. Arthur
Campbell, Washington County, Va. In¬
formation concerning Congressional ses¬
sions; discussion of Secretary of Treas¬
ury’s report on funding of state debts;
Madison’s measure relative to redeeming
continental currency; questions of wes¬
tern defense and impost laws raised. Note
by A. Davis relative to forwarding letters
left at post office. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Ross, David. Oxford Iron Works. Letter to Gen.
John Sevier, Broad River. Voices his op¬
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lands to federal government; considers
such action dangerous to the state of
Franklin ; recommends convention of peo¬
ple to talk over the situation. A. L. S.
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Spencer, Samuel. Jonesborough. Letter to John
Sevier. Writer thirteen years a judge;
began with commission of oyer and term¬
iner for Salisbury District; used every
means to inform people of true nature of
conflict between colonies and British gov¬
ernment ; prompt execution of Tories
established new government firmly; held
court while many judges resigned due to
poverty, unpopularity, and threats of Brit¬
ish; opposed unconstitutional conduct of
General Assembly; feels that his exper¬
ience qualifies him for national jurisdic¬
tion. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Wood1, Gen. James. Richmond [Va.] Letter to Col.
Arthur Campbell, Washington. Relates to
raising troops for the defense of the Hol-
ston frontier; type of commander need¬
ed ; mode of selection ; suggestion for
recovering debts due from Aitkin and Ful¬
ton. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed: James
Wood 1790 Public affairs.
Henry, Patrick. Prince Edward [County, Va.] Let¬
ter to Gen. Joseph Martin. Reference to
Deane’s difficulty in getting money; re¬
grets that Martin did not avail himself of
opportunity to secure interest in grant;
comments on future of state of Franklin;
fears that Sevier may be won to their
side; objections to Cession Act; thinks
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1790 Martin, Gov. Alexander. Danbury [N. C.] Letter
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redations. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Andrew. Deposition that Samuel Dicken¬
son and Isaac Baker were wounded at
John Parker’s Station on Hinkston fork
of Licking River. Enclosed by Col. John
Edwards who states that spies in Slate
Creek region have been out three weeks;
fears they are killed. Copy. 1 p.
1790 Campbell, Macartan. Letter to Jacob Read. En-
July 2 closes sum of money and note; requests
9DD62 receipt. A. L. S. 1 p.
1790 Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to General Knox, Sec-
Aug. 19 retary of War. Information concerning
9DD63-64 Indian banditti of Ohio River; gleaned
from Major Houston, a resident near
Chota; hostility of Chief Piomingo; force
raised under Gov. St. Clair to go against
Indians and Detroit; comments on how
Detroit might be taken; methods of op¬
eration. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1790 De Peyster, A[braham]. Magerville Province, New
Oct. 20 Brunswick. Letter to Col. John Sevier.
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Sevier, John. Address to Judge David Campbell.
Given in name of Committee in Greene
County; satisfaction manifested at his
reappointment; approval of his relations
with Gov. William Blount. Copy. 1 p.
Campbell, David. Reply to address by John Sevier,
chairman of Committee in Greene Coun¬
ty. Expresses appreciation of their grat¬
ifying approbation. Copy. 2 pp.
Smith, Gen. Benjamin. Fayetteville. Letter to
[John Sevier]. Comments on situation in
western country ; inquiries relative to
Hopewell treaty with the Cherokee; out¬
come of legislative session. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Moore, A[ndrew] W. Portions of letter. Relates to
assumption of state debts and establish¬
ment of credit; comments on excise tax;
a land office bill suggested ; western coun¬
ties to send petition to President; report
of Secretary of War, concerning defense
of the frontier. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Shelby, Isaac. Postscript added to letter sent to Gen.
[Henry] Knox, Secretary of War. Ad¬
vises him of declaration of war by Chero-
okee towns, according to report of Gov.
William Blount; precautions taken to pro¬
tect state of Kentucky from attack.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Smith, Daniel. Mr. Cobb’s near Jonesborough. Let¬
ter to Gen. John Sevier. Expects excise
bill to incite migration; America likely
to benefit by war between British and
Spaniards. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Strother, John. Western Territory South of Ohio,
Confluence of Holston and French Broad
rivers. Letter to Col. Arthur Campbell,
Washington County, Va. Severely cen¬
sures him for his interference in the Mus¬
cle Shoals settlement. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Smith, Gen. Benjamin. Belvidere. Letter to John
Sevier, Philadelphia. Comments on recent
legislative sessions; motion to subscribe
state treasury certificates on a loan to the
United States failed ; did not take oath to
support federal constitution ; expresses
alarm at proposal of an excise law; com¬
ments on Hopewell treaty; recent elec¬
tions discussed. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Beckwith, George. Philadelphia. Receipt for Loyal¬
ists’ lottery tickets and commission hand¬
ed him by John Sevier to be delivered to
Capt. Abraham De Peyster. A. D. S.
1 p.
Love, Col. Robert. Return of enlisted and drafted
recruits of various companies of Washing¬
ton County militia. A. D. S. 1 p.
Sevier, John. Ceded territory, Jonesborough. Let¬
ter to Secretary of War, Henry Knox.
Treaty with Cherokee about to open; de¬
tails concerning general preparation of
militia to be sent northward to General
St. Clair’s support; crops impaired by
heavy rains. A. Df. 2 pp.
Sevier, John. Headquarters, Jonesborough. Orders
to Maj. [John] Rhea to prepare his battal¬
ion to march for Fort Washington to be
present at treaty with Cherokee Indians.
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Jefferson, Thomas. Secretary of State’s report to
the President, respecting Tennessee lands.
Description and location of territory ceded
to United States by state of North Caro¬
lina ; Indian claims within that territory ;
citizens’ claims having precedence over
rights of United States, i. e. land bounties
to Evans’ battalion, to Isaac Shelby, An¬
thony Bledsoe, and Absalom Tatum; pre¬
emption rights to settlers of Davidson
County ; grants to Richard Henderson,
Alexander Martin, and David Wilson;
state revenue from lands; cession to
United States about 300,000 acres. Print¬
ed document with mss. annotations. 4 pp.
Blount, William. At Mr. Cobb’s. Letter to Col.
Isaac Shelby. Promises to secure release
of Miss Mitchell, held captive by the Cher¬
okee ; writer commended by President for
the able manner in which he conducted
treaty of negotiations; requests name of
party in Kentucky who holds a Cherokee
girl as slave. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Newell, Col. Samuel. Letter to Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell, Washington County, Va. Comments
on Secretary’s report concerning land
speculation; information concerning Cher¬
okee; confidences of Indian named Hang¬
ing Maw with Major Craig; plundering
at Moccasin Gap by force commanded by
Bench [Benge] ; activities of Red Bird ;
presence of Nickajack Indians at St.¬
Clair’s defeat. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Blount, William. Jonesborough. Letter to Col.
Isaac Shelby. Advises him that he has
given Indian, John Watts, permission to
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hunt and trap in region north of the Cum¬
berland River. A. L. S. 1 p.
1792 Campbell, [Rev.] John D. Rockaway. Letter to
Mar. 16 Rev. James Blythe, Lexington, Ky. Re-
9DD68 quests statement of religious conditions in
Kentucky; bemoans gloomy aspect of re¬
ligion in Virginia; intention to go West.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1792 Campbell, Col. Arthur. Extract of letter to Col.
Mar. 20 Isaac Shelby, Washington, Va. Expresses
11DD23-24 his opposition to that interest which ad¬
vises cessation of war with Indians before
a secure peace can be obtained. Copy.
2 pp.
1792 McDowell, Samuel. Mercer County [Ky.] Letter to
May 21 [Col. Arthur] Campbell. Information
9DD69 concerning government of Kentucky; Col.
Isaac Shelby elected governor; names of
state senators given ; assembly to meet in
June; objections to constitution; search
for land warrant; criticism of bicameral
legislature. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1792 Campbell, Col. Arthur. Washington, Va. Letter to
June Gov. William Blount. Advises him of
9DD69a proclamation by Governor of Virginia rel¬
ative to change in state boundaries, over
which government officers will exercise
jurisdiction. A. Df. 1 p.
1792 White, James. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Captain
Sept. 11 Campbell. Orders to hasten his infantry
9DD70 to frontier, for protection against Indians.
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1792 Sevier, Valentine. At Mr. Bell’s. Letter to John
Sept. 15 Sevier. Relates to circumstances sur-
11DD97 rounding his account with Col. [William]
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Cocke; Indians in his section of the
country very troublesome; two men kill¬
ed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to Gov. Isaac Shelby,
Washington, Va. Urges that Creeks and
Cherokee be completely subdued before
United States cease fighting; asks coop¬
eration of Kentucky; expects additional
reinforcements from Virginia. Copy.
2 pp.
Leuthold, Andrew, brigade surgeon. Return of sick
and wounded in regiments of Colonels
Carter and Christian. A. D. S. 1 p.
Lovely, W. L., brigade major. Camp at Knoxville
[Tenn.] Brigade report of militia of
Washington County, commanded by Gen.
John Sevier. A. D. S. 2 pp.
Sawyers, John. Flat Creek. Letter to Col. James
White, Knox County. Advises him of
horses stolen on Clinch River; requests
that he solicit governor for guard to aid in
defense. A. L. S. [Signature cut out.]
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Sevier, Joseph. Letter to William Blount. Agrees
to obey instructions to wait until arrival
of Captain Handley; intends to purchase
cattle; asks that Blount send him some
cloth. A. L. S. 1 p.
Casey, William. Green County, Ky. Letter to Gov.
Isaac Shelby, Lincoln County, Ky. Writer
returns commission of John Watts as jus¬
tice of peace as he finds no such person;
commission probably intended for Samuel
Watts, who will accept if appointed; peo¬
ple across river in Green County complain
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of distance to nearest magistrate and to
place where court will be held ; erection
of blockhouse and flat on Cumberland
River, as requested by General Logan, will
give great satisfaction. A. L. S. 2 pp,
Greenup, Christopher. Philadelphia, N. C. Extract
from letter bearing on negotiations with
Indians and the treaty at Sandusky ; Gen¬
eral Lincoln, Beverly Randolph, and
Thomas Pickering to act as commissioners.
Copy. 1 p.
Pentecost, Dorsey. Jefferson County [Ky.] Extract
from a letter to Gov. Isaac Shelby. Com¬
mends Colonel Bullitt for office of judge.
Copy. 1 p.
Brown, John, Member of Congress. Extract of a let¬
ter to [Col. Isaac Shelby]. Commission¬
ers appointed for Sandusky treaty; ex¬
pects its failure. Copy. 1 p.
Beal], Walter. Bairdstown [Ky.] Extract from let¬
ter to [Gov. Isaac Shelby] . Prisoner, cap¬
tured at Morgan’s Station, has escaped
and says Indians intend to destroy iron
works. Copy. 1 p.
Mitchell, Mary. Extract from letter to Gov. Isaac
Shelby. Writer’s granddaughter Sally,
daughter of Robert Mitchell, captured in
1790; hopes to hear of her among the
Cherokee. Copy. 1 p.
Beall, W [alter]. Bairdstown [Ky.] Extract from a
letter to [Gov. Isaac Shelby]. Elijah
Smith, clerk at Bourbon furnace writes
that there was no guard at iron works
when Indians attacked Morgan’s Station.
Copy. 1 p.
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Ewing, Young. Extract from letter to [Gov. Isaac
Shelby] . Barbarities on Cumberland
frontier; Governor Blount requests Gen.
James Robertson not to permit General
Logan to pass through region. Copy. 1 p.
Brown, John. Philadelphia. Extract from a letter
to [Col. Isaac Shelby]. Mountain Leader
sends word of war between Creeks and
Chickasaw and Choctaw; post to be estab¬
lished at Fort Massac; negotiations with
Northern Indians expected to fail. Copy.
2 pp.
Ore, James. German Creek, Territory South of Ohio.
Letter to Col. Isaac Shelby. Advises him
of attack made by Capt. John Beard’s com¬
pany from Knox County on Indians on the
Tennessee; acted contrary to governor’s
orders; losses sustained. A. L. S. 1 p.
Scott, Charles. Lexington [Ky.] Letter to Gov.
[Isaac] Shelby. General Wayne agrees
to authorize board of officers to nominate
captains and subalterns for the Kentucky
volunteers; terms of the President’s in¬
structions; volunteers to be at the Ohio
by August 1 ; urges that board convene at
once. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Shelby, Gov. Isaac. Note to Samuel Wells, Jefferson
County, Ky. Copy. 1 p.
Robertson, James. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gov. Isaac Shelby. Introduces Captains
Robert Ewing and George Walker about
to remove to Kentucky; former has held
many public offices; latter a cavalry offi¬
cer. L. S. 1 p.
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1793 Smith, Gen. Daniel. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
July 18 Gen. John Sevier. Requests visit from
11DD102 him in order that plans for tour of action
may be concerted. A. L. S. 1 p.
1793 Cocke, Col. William. Letter to Gen. John Sevier.
Aug. 15 Proffer of assistance in case of Indian
11DD103 depredations. A. L. S. 1 p.
1793 Farragut, G[eorge]. Muster master’s report of
Sept. 17 Lieut. Col. Gilbert Christian’s regiment of
11DD104 militia. A. D. S. 1 p.
1793 Smith, Gen. Daniel. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Sept. 17 Gen. John Sevier. Orders him to repair
11DD105 to Gillespie’s place to aid in protection of
frontier. A. L. S. 1 p.
1793 King, James. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
Sept. 23 John Sevier. Mr. Walker dispatched with
11DD106 provisions; promise to send tools; cattle
to be used at camp now on the road.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1793 Sevier, John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Secre-
Sept. 27 tary [Daniel] Smith. Steps taken to as-
11DD107 semble militia at Ishe’s mill in order to
avenge Indian destruction of Alexander
Covitt’s Station. A. L. S. 1 p.
Crawford, James, Clerk. Cane Run Church. Peti¬
tion of Transylvania Presbytery to Gov.
Isaac Shelby. Requests appointment of
day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer
for success against Indians and reforma¬
tion of people. A. D. S. 1 p.
1793 Kennedy, Col. Daniel. Head Quarters, Ishe’s Mill.
Oct. 6 Report to Adj. Gen. George Conway, of
11DD109 General Court Martial. Joab Wilder,
James Gwin, and George Husk tried and
sentenced for desertion. A. D. S. 1 p.
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Smith, Gen. Daniel. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gen. John Sevier. Introduces Richard
Findles[t]on ; comment on non-arrival of
Hawkins [County] militia. A. L. S. 1 p.
Smith, Gen. Daniel. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gen. John Sevier. Major Farragut at¬
tempting to muster men into service; state
of his health. A. L. S. 1 p.
Kennedy, Col. Daniel. Head Quarters, Ishe’s Mill.
Report of the troops from Washington and
Greene counties made to Gen. John Sev¬
ier. A. D. S. 1 p.
Robertson, James. Nashville, Mero District [Tenn.]
5 Letter to Gov. Isaac Shelby of Kentucky.
Incloses letter to Gen. Anthony Wayne for
Shelby’s perusal; Mountain Leader’s let¬
ter should be published; Capt. John
Beard’s attack on Hanging Maw’s house
and killing of Indians evidence of ap¬
proaching anarchy in Tennessee ; Gov.
William Blount in Philadelphia; Daniel
Smith predicts general war with Cher¬
okee; towns should be destroyed; general
government’s attitude incomprehensible.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, [Col.] Arthur. Winchester [Ky.] Letter
to Gov. Isaac Shelby, Kentucky. Intro¬
duction for Rev. Mr. Toulmin, who wishes
to start a settlement in western country.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Harrison, Capt. Benjamin. Headquarters, Knox¬
ville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen. John Sevier.
Report on outcome of Lieutenant Wil¬
liams scouting in neighborhood of Cum¬
berland. A. L. S. 1 p.
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[Sevier, Gen. John.] Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gov. [William] Blount. Recommends
James Cary, James McDowell, Daniel
Carmichael, Richard Findleston and one
Fulton for particular consideration; eul¬
ogy on their exemplary services. A. Df.
1 p.
Waddell, Charles. Head Quarters. Account of pro¬
visions to be issued to regiments com¬
manded by Gilbert Christian and George
Doherty on the expedition with Gen. John
Sevier. A. D. S. 1 p.
Sevier, John. Certificate given to contractor attest¬
ing loss of cattle. A. Df. 1 p.
[Shelby, Gov. Isaac. Lincoln County, Ky.] Letter
to [William Casey, Green County, Ky.]
Incloses commission of Samuel Watts as
quartermaster of regiment; no commis¬
sion can issue to him as magistrate, as
Greene County is limited to six, but if num¬
ber is increased by Assembly he will be
considered ; post on Cumberland River
under consideration, but short term of mil¬
itia service discourages. A. L. 1 p.
Roulstone, G. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
John Sevier. Encloses copy of journal of
House of Representatives; comments on
Colonel Kelley’s tour against the Indians;
Rev. Gideon Blackburn of Colonel Kelley’s
party mentioned; writer solicits Sevier’s
patronage in securing office of clerk of
Council. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Sevier, Col. Valentine. Mouth of Red River [Tenn.]
Letter to Gen. John Sevier. Comments on
the situation in his region; several per-
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sons killed and some horses stolen; fort
at mouth of Cumberland River abandoned ;
later taken possession of by Col. John
Montgomery. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Sevier, Col. Valentine. Mouth of Red River [Tenn.]
Letter to Gen. John Sevier, Washington
County. Indians horse stealing; troops
recruited from Kentucky and Cumberland
to be commanded by General Logan in ad¬
vance on Cherokee towns ; erection of fort
at old Fort Massac by Major Doyle; re¬
quests his assistance in securing appoint¬
ment in case of vacancy. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1795
Jackson, James. Philadelphia. Letter to Gen. Dan-
Jan. 20 iel Morgan. Attention called to fact that
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services of Georgians in battle of Cowpens
have never been noticed; requests certi¬
ficate of their being present; Major Cun¬
ningham, Capt. Samuel Hammond, George
Walton, and Joshua Inman, officers in
three Georgia companies mentioned; writ¬
er’s brave conduct on occasion of British
Major McArthur’s capture. Newspaper
clipping from Chronicle and Constitu¬
tionalist. 1 p.
1795
Chisholm, John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Gov.
Jan. 24 Isaac Shelby. Promises to bring him
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some negroes; asks his assistance in de¬
veloping patronage for slave sales.
A. L. S. 1 p.
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Thompson, James. Letter to Gov. [Isaac Shelby],
Jan. 27 Kentucky. Requests that Shelby will de-
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affairs, as he has left no will ; had no title
to land he lived on but executors will ar-
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range that matter; his son Jimmy should
receive title to land. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Sevier, Gen. John.] Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Dr. James White. Expresses indignation
that payment for Hightower expedition
has been delayed ; resents imputation that
soldiers acted in reprehensible manner.
A. Df. 2 pp.
Jackson, James. Philadelphia. Letter to [Gen. Dan¬
iel Morgan]. Correction of observations
in letter of Jan. 20, 1795 ; Colonel Mc¬
Dowell and Gen. [Andrew] Pickens cited
as proof that Morgan extended verbal
thanks to writer ; incident of cask of wine ;
risks incurred; appointed by Gen. [Nath¬
anael] Greene to command state legion.
Note added by Andrew Pickens. News¬
paper clipping from Chronicle and Consti¬
tutionalist. 1 p.
Shelby, Moses. Letter to Gov. Isaac Shelby. Recom¬
mends Capt. Rowland Madison for posi¬
tion of authority on frontier; urges im¬
portance of care of frontier; Col. [Valen¬
tine] Sevier’s station burned by Indians;
Colonel Titsworth’s children taken prison¬
ers. A. L. S. [Badly mutilated.] 2 pp.
Sevier, Valentine. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
John Sevier. Indian murders near home
of General Robertson; information con¬
cerning writer’s account with one Carter;
Rebecca Sevier recovering from wound;
other domestic matters discussed. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Rhea, John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to Gov. Isaac
Shelby. Regrets that he cannot substan-
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tiate facts relative to the purchase of a
negro woman in Sullivan; negroes taken
at King’s Mountain; promises to make
inquiries among people of Sullivan.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1795
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Mitchell, S. [Tennessee.] Letter to Gov. Isaac
Shelby, Lincoln County, Ky. John Rhea
does not know negroes and will not swear
to facts in deposition ; receipt will be proved
to be his handwriting through Matthew
Rhea ; writer will try to get resolutions in
North Carolina Assembly called by Gov.
William Blount probably to expedite meas¬
ures for statehood; Mark gone to Phila¬
delphia on land speculation ; Indians
peaceable; Chisholm likely to disappoint
Shelby again about negroes. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1795
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Sevier, John. Jonesborough [Tenn.] Letter to
James Glasgow, Secretary of State. Enter¬
ed Tory lands in 1779, under sanction of
North Carolina law; planned to secure
land grants there to replace property lost
by depreciated paper; now requests that
lands be returned to owners ; government
consideration of matter requested. A. Df.
2 pp.
1795
Brown, Patrick. Hardin County [Ky.] Letter to
Aug. 15 Gov. Isaac Shelby. Acknowledges re-
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ceipt of muster rolls; encloses instruc¬
tions received from General Breckenridge ;
asks that Shelby countersign rolls for cer¬
tain military contingents of 1790 and 1793.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1795
Shelby, Isaac. Letter to governor of Virginia. En-
Sept. 18 closed letter from Arthur Campbell indi-
16DD35 cates that Virginia may issue patents
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for lands not within her limits; Kentucky
will concur in ascertaining boundary if it is
doubtful. A. Df. S. 1 p.
Sevier, Col. Valentine. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gen. John Sevier. Advises him of ill
health ; about to remove to a new town be¬
low the Red River; rapid growth of popu¬
lation in new regions ; many people anxious
to secure candidacy for convention; men¬
tal caliber of men very high. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Sevier, Valentine. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
John Sevier. Comments on recommenda¬
tions relative to his health ; General Sevier’s
chance for election to governorship good;
names of those in opposition; importance
of his election to the frontier ; writer
about to remove to Clarksville. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Shelby, David. Letter to Gov. Isaac Shelby, Lincoln
County, Ky. Acknowledges introduction to
W. Stewart; rapid emigration to frontier
has caused increase in land values ; expects
governor’s tract to bring at least $1.25 per
acre ; information concerning land tax ; gen¬
eral progress of the country; constitution
of state of (Tennessee) enclosed; men
prominent in local governments mentioned.
A. L. S. [Mutilated.] 2 pp.
McDowell, Samuel. Fayette County, Ky. Letter to
Col. Arthur Campbell, Washington County,
Va. Dissertation on the institution of
slavery ; plan for its gradual abolition ; dis¬
approves Jay’s treaty with the British.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
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Robertson, James. Letter to Col. Isaac Shelby, Roan¬
oke, Montgomery County, Va. Reference
to death of Gen. Evan Shelby. Copy. 1 p.
Smith, David. Letter to [Issac Shelby]. Urges ne¬
cessity of electing a Republican president;
expresses opposition to Federalists; sacri¬
fices necessary to obtain freedom; recom¬
mends General Desha or Col. Anthony
Butler for presidency. A. L. S. 2 pp.
_ Letter to Editor of Knoxville Gazette . Com¬
ment on order for settlers to remove from
Indian lands in Madison County ; the crimes
of the Indians; murder of Col. Valentine
Sevier’s family, and that of Covitt; assem¬
blies of 1795 and 1796 unfair to purchasers
of land in Doublehead’s reserve. A. L. 2 pp.
Carondelet, Baron de. New Orleans. Letter to
Bloody Fellow, Chief of the Cherokee.
Urges him to bring his tribes under the
protection of the Spanish nation. Copy of
translation. 2 pp.
Campbell, [Col.] Arthur. Washington [County].
Letter of introduction for Duke of Orleans
and his brothers, Frenchmen touring the
United States; trip to Tellico blockhouse
suggested as entertainment. A.L.S. 2 pp.
Ross, David. Lower Cherokee tribe. Letter to Gov.
[John] Sevier. Encloses letter from Span¬
ish governor of West Florida to Bloody
Fellow, Chief of the Cherokee ; significance
with regard to Spanish relations with the
United States. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Dillon, Thomas. Fredericksburg, Va. Letter to
Gov. John Sevier. Contains details regard¬
ing treason of Governor Blount and his ex-
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pulsion from office; said to have been in
communication with British ambassador,
seeking private gain at expense of nation.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1797 Steele, John. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Louis
Sept. 20 Maria Noailles. Rapid growth of Tenn-
11DD127 essee; ideal climatic conditions of country;
peaceful attitude of Indian neighbors. Con¬
temporary copy. 3 pp.
1797 Sevier, Gen. John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Dec. 10 David Getston, New York. Promises him
11DD128 assistance in securing lands lying in Tenn¬
essee; Indians very peaceful; large emi¬
gration to state of Tennessee. A. Df.
2 pp.
1798 Sevier, Gen. John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter tc
Jan. 20 John Watts. Expresses confidence in In-
11DD129 dians’ fair treatment for his son [Joseph],
who has gone to their nation. A. Df. 2 pp.
Augustus C. George. Louisville [Ky.]
Letter to Gen. John Sevier. Joint resolution
passed, establishing United States claim to
the bend of the Tennessee River; idea of
selling lands west of the Chattahoochie
River approved by a large portion of
people ; greetings extended to Sevier’s
family. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1798 Sevier, John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to the peo-
Apr. 23 pie of Tennessee. Comments on American
11DD131 and European affairs; warns them against
precipitating a civil war; George Walton,
Alfred Moore, and John Steele appointed
to hold treaty with the Indians ; legislative
appropriation for it ; presidential proclama¬
tion setting a day of prayer and fasting in
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order that proceedings at treaty may pros¬
per. A. Df. 4 pp. Printed copy in
11DD132.
Sevier, Valentine. Clarksville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gov. John Sevier. Promise to visit him in
May or June. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ore, Col. James. German Creek. Letter to Gov.
John Sevier. Promise to report for duty
on May 1. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ore, Col. James. Powell’s Valley. Letter to Gov.
John Sevier. Accepts mission offered him
and promises to be at Knoxville to receive
further instructions. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ore, Col. James. Hiawassee. Letter to Gov. John
Sevier, Knoxville [Tenn.] Concerned at sit¬
uation regarding Indians ; advises ap¬
pointment of assistant agents to assure
them that they will be well fed at treaty
meeting; suggestions for purchase of pro¬
visions A. L. S. 2 pp.
Parker, Col. J. Philadelphia. Letter to Gov. John
Sevier. Critical situation with France re¬
garding commerce; her discourteous treat¬
ment of America; her ambition to conquer
all of Europe; difficulty arising between
representatives Harper and Claiborne over
assessment bill. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Burke, A. Charleston [S. C.] Letter to Gov. John
Sevier. Thanks him for information con¬
cerning General Gist’s lands ; comments on
the great demand for cotton and tobacco;
concern over our alliance with British and
strained relations with France ; bewails
contradiction of our action since the Revo¬
lution. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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Elholm, Augustus C. George. Warm Spring [s, Va.]
Letter to [Gov.] John Sevier. Explains de¬
lay due to lame horse; urges necessity for
establishing military claim in the bend;
Major McIntosh mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Sevier, Gov. John. Tellico. Talk to Indians. Re¬
garding their removal from the region in
Tennessee around the Clinch River to other
lands ; lack of game makes land of no value
to Indians; dire condition of whites as
result of lack of land. A. D. 5 pp.
Steele, John. Natchez. Letter to Maj. David Camp¬
bell, Campbell’s Station, Tenn. Advises him
of illness; non-arrival of judge delays or¬
ganization of the government; General Wil¬
kinson’s preparations for fortification; ar¬
rest of Colonel Cox while descending the
[Mississippi] River to New Orleans. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Sevier, Valentine. Clarksville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gov. John Sevier. Description of the loca¬
tion of Blue Spring land ; information con¬
cerning a lead mine; a supernumerary
laid on writer’s entry; ill health. A. L. S.
2 pp.
[Sevier, Gov. John.] Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Secretaries Pickering, McHenry, and Steele.
Accepts appointment as general. A. Df.
2 pp.
Graham, William, William Porter, James Withrow,
and sixteen others. Rutherford County, N.
C. Testimonial of character for Col. An¬
drew Hampton. A. D. S. 1 p.
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1799 Sevier, Col. Valentine. Clarksville [Tenn.] Letter
Aug. 23 to Gov. John Sevier. Account of writer’s
11DD143 ill health. A. L. S. 1 p.
1799 Sevier, Col. Valentine. Clarksville [Tenn.] Letter
Sept. 12 to Gov. John Sevier. General health of the
11DD144 family; crops damaged by storms; people
well pleased with Governor Sevier’s admin¬
istration. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1799 State of Tennessee. Act directing payment of reward
Dec. 16 to John Leeper and others for the killing of
14DD105 Micajah Harpe. Copy. 1 p.
1799 Vance, Col. David. Narrative of King’s Mountain
expedition, written during survey of line
17DD28 (15-33) between North Carolina and Tennessee;
given to Robert Henry. Writer under Col.
Isaac Shelby at defeat of British on En-
oree; Shelby and Col. John Sevier crossed
mountains to secure volunteers; prisoners
sent to Virginia; correspondence between
Colonels Charles McDowell, Benjamin
Cleveland, and Benjamin Herndon; Col.
Daniel Smith, Thomas Lytle, Robert
Patton, Joseph McDowell of Pleasant Gar¬
den to save Whig stock; John Carson,
William and Benjamin Davidson appointed
to take protection ; James Jack and Archi¬
bald Neal newsbearers over mountains;
Joseph Dobson, James McCoy, Robert
Cleveland, Gideon Lewis carried news ;
party from Ferguson’s camp kills Tory
stock by mistake near David Greenlee’s
place; Joseph Brown, - Dement, and
- Johnstone disaffected; Ferguson be¬
gins retreat to Gilbert Town ; troops under
Isaac Shelby, William Campbell, John Sev¬
ier, Charles and Joseph McDowell, Benja¬
min Cleveland, Benjamin Herndon, Daniel
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Smith, Thomas Lytle, Robert Patton, James
Williams, William Chronicle, William Gra¬
ham; Col. Charles McDowell sent to Gen.
Horatio Gates ; number of troops embodied ;
Robert Henry with Chronicle who com¬
mands South Fork boys when William
Graham and David Dickey leave; Enoch
Gilmer as scout and spy; number of killed
as given by Enoch Gilmer and Joseph
Beattie; remark of Mussentine Matthews;
answer of Gen. Joseph McDowell giving
effects of King’s Mountain; McGirt, Cun¬
ningham, and Brown cease plundering;
Lumpkin and Moore flee. Pamphlet pub¬
lished Mar. 28, 1891, by D. Schenck Sr.,
from Lyman C. Draper’s copy of Robert
Henry’s manuscript. 19 pp.
Sevier, Col. Valentine. Clarksville [Tenn.] Letter
to Gov. John Sevier. Request that he for¬
ward letter to writer’s son, John. A. L. S.
1 p. Endorsed: Valentine Sevier, last letter.
[Sevier, Gov. John] Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to
Dr. Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia. Water
blast using air from fresh, cool stream or
blown over ice, to simulate the air of
autumn, might be means of overpowering
epidemic of yellow fever. A. Df. 3 pp.
Rush, Dr. Benjamin. Philadelphia. Letter to [Gov.
John Sevier, Knoxville, Tenn.] Impossible
to carry out suggestion for purifying air at
present; yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in
Philadelphia became alarming late in Aug¬
ust; new country should clear land for
cultivation as soon as possible ; wooded
stretches should be left between houses
or towns and cleared land, creeks, rivers,
and mill dams. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1800 Sevier, Gen. John. Memorandum of number of Cher¬
okee Indians within Tennessee; gives sev-
11DD149 eral village chiefs and number of warriors,
510 in all. A. D. 2 pp.
1801 Dickson, Joseph, Deputy clerk of court, Lincoln
Sept. 15 County, N. C. “To any Regular Minister of
16DD38 the Gospel or Justice of the peace for said
County.” Marriage license for James Mc-
Caul and Susanna Jenkins. A. D. S. 1 p.
1801 Frankfort (Ky.) Palladium. Obituary notice of Gen.
Sept. 15 Joseph McDowell (of Quaker Meadows),
7DD12d who died August 11. Copy. 1 p.
1801 Roulstone, G. United States Senate. Vote of thanks
Sept. 29 extended to Gov. John Sevier for his ser-
11DD150 vices while chief executive of state of
Tennessee A. D. S. 1 p.
1801 Monroe, Gov. James. Richmond, Va. Letter to Rob-
Dec. 15 ert Livingston, Minister to France. Re-
8DD45 quest that addressee purchase sword for
commonwealth of Virginia to present to
heirs of Col. [William] Campbell; ac¬
count of his gallantry at King’s Mountain
battle. Copy. 2 pp.
[1801] Hanger, Col. George. London. Extracts from his
Life, Adventures, etc. Associated with
13DD137-138 Ferguson in army; latter’s death; con¬
ditions in the Carolinas, and character of
backwoodsmen. Copy. 2 pp.
1802 Campbell, Col. Arthur. Frankfort [Ky.] Letter to
Dec. 25 Rev. Charles Cummings, near Abingdon.
9DD76 Advises him of death of Gen. Benjamin
Logan; interest in religion in Kentucky
region; writer contemplates sale of his
land. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Sevier, Gov. John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
James Stuart. Wishes to know who has
authority to place his signature to official
acts; extends congratulations on delivery
of Louisiana territory to United States;
arrival of Col. George Doherty and troops
at Natchez. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Tipton, John. Jonesborough [Tenn.] Letter to Gov.
John Sevier, Knoxville, Tenn. Advises
him that he will contest election of Nath¬
aniel Taylor for brigadier general on
grounds of illegality. A. L. S. 1 p.
Kain, Capt. W. Liberty Hall. Letter to Gov. John
Sevier. Complaint against work of Col.
James Ore and commissioners in repairing
road over Clinch Mountain; toll collected
with no service performed. A. L. S. 1 p.
Sevier, Gen. John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Circular let¬
ter written during his candidacy for gov¬
ernor. Denies charge that he had appro¬
priated public funds to his own use; draft
for money to be used in raising levies to
march to Fort Washington, ordered by
Governor Blount and given to captains im¬
mediately upon appointment; justifies his
pardon of Stephen Duncan. Printed doc¬
ument signed. 2 pp.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Frankfort [Ky.] Letter to
John Brown. Political dissertation con¬
cerning advisability of answering attack
from press; criticism of legislative act
wresting property from owners. A. Df.
3 pp.
Virginia Argus. Excerpt of article by a writer of
southwestern Virginia. Nearly all the
American troops in battle of King’s Moun-
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July 26
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tain were from the Carolinas, except those
from Washington County, Va. under com¬
mand of Col. [William] Campbell; battle
was first British surrender ; was an honor
to Virginia. Copy. 1 p.
Wight, Charles. Campbell’s Station [Tenn.] Letter
to [Col. David Campbell]. Gardenhire’s
statement that writer said Campbell re¬
fused to pay his part of expense of
McNeil’s pursuit of negroes, false; heard
McNeil say that Campbell was dissatisfied
with price. A. L. S. 1 p.
Perryman, Harmon. Warren County, Ga. Letter to
Gen. John Sevier. Writer accused of be¬
ing Tory, asks for record in Sevier’s com¬
mand; was in Capt. Samuel Williams’
company at King’s Mountain ; accom¬
panied Capt. Robert Sevier from Little
Broad River; buried him with help of
William Robertson after his death at
Bright’s; joined General Marion on San¬
tee. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Sevier, Gen. John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Daniel Smith. Expression of opinion
relative to President’s message; comments
on general state of the country. A. Df.
2 pp.
Sevier, Gen. John. Notification of appointment of
Gen. James White, Maj. John Singleton,
and Maj. Hugh Kelso as road com¬
missioners, to inspect roads leading from
Southwest Point to state of Georgia.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Beckley, John. City of Washington. Certificate at¬
testing authenticity of Jefferson’s report
on lands. Printed document. 1 p.
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1808
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Shelby, Isaac. Extract of a letter to Col. George
Madison. Deposition to be given at Dan¬
ville [Ky.] upon notification of Colonel
Bowman ; concerns trip in 1777 from Hol-
ston to Williamsburg, to obtain provi¬
sions; Col. Philip Love brought commun¬
ication that Cherokee were ready to treat
for peace ; his sanity questioned ; declar¬
ant’s association with James Barnett.
Copy. 2 pp.
Gamble, John N. State of Tennessee. Jefferson’s re¬
port ordered to be printed. Attestation of
order. Printed document. 1 p.
Sumter Jr., Thomas. Letter to Joseph Allston,
Georgetown, S. C. Encloses letter from
Colonel Vanness. Copy. 1 p.
Shelby Jr., James. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Col.
Isaac Shelby, Danville, Ky. Terms of sale
of “Sapling Grove” to Colonel King;
Uncle James Shelby wishes lands designed
for him to be sold; is favorite with Mr.
King, who intends establishing him at
New Orleans ; Isaac Shelby will visit Col.
Isaac Shelby on way home from west
Tennessee. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed:
Reed, this by post 23d May 1808. Note on
age of Evan Shelby by Draper.
Campbell, Col. Arthur. Letter to Col. D. Trigg. Sug¬
gests that widow of the deceased William
King be induced to make a visit to her
friends on New River; malicious tongues
at her present residence; copy of King’s
will requested; writer contemplates writ¬
ing memoir of King’s life; his efforts in
introducing salt-making industry on the
Holston. A. Df. 4 pp.
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1809 Sevier, Gov. John. Address delivered at Highwassee
Dec. 8 [Hiawassee] to the Cherokee chiefs. Warns
1DD158 them against allying themselves with Euro¬
pean powers. A. Df . S. 1 p. Endorsed : Pre¬
sented to the Georgia Historical Society
through G. K. Teffts, Esq. to correspond¬
ing secretary, by J. G. M. Ramsey, Meck¬
lenburg near Knoxville, Nov. 5, 1840.
1809
Nov. 4
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Cocke, William. Rutledge. Letter to Gov. John Sev¬
ier. Request for his assistance in secur¬
ing appointment to judgeship. A. L. S.
1 p.
1810 Shelby, [Gov.] Isaac. Letter to Gov. John Sevier.
Jan. 1 Relates to injustice with which heroes of
9DD89 King’s Mountain battle were treated; re-
17DD26(9) sents magnanimous reward of Virginia
legislature to Col. William Campbell ;
points to latter’s lack of merit; suggests
an appeal to legislature of North Carolina
that services of Sevier and writer be re¬
warded. Newspaper clipping from the
Nashville Gazette, June [July], 1822. 1 p.
1810
Feb. 24
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Shelby, Isaac. [Kentucky.] Letter to John Sevier,
late governor of Tennessee. Resentment
of writer aroused by presentation of
sword to Col. William Campbell’s descend¬
ants because Campbell had little to do with
winning victory of King’s Mountain ; arg¬
uments for a memorial to North Carolina
legislature requesting swords and pistols
for writer and Sevier ; memorials of Rev¬
olutionary officers to Congress referred to
select committee. Newspaper clipping
from Nashville Gazette, June [July] 6,
1822. 1 p.
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1810 Campbell, Arthur. Cumberland Gap [Ky.] Letter
July 17 to [Col. David Campbell]. Relates to
8DD30-31 prospective account of King’s Mountain
battle; request for loan of Ferguson’s
papers ; also wants papers of Francis
Preston and journal of Col. Robert Camp¬
bell; account to be submitted to Gen.
[William] Russell and Col. David Camp¬
bell for approval before giving to press.
Copy. 2 pp.
Sevier, Gov. John. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to
Gen. James Robertson. Approves of his
idea for keeping alive the treaty with the
Indians; their enthusiasm for new coun¬
try to which they are moving. A. Df. S.
1 p.
1810 Campbell, A[rthur]. Cumberland Gap, Ky. Letter
AUG. 18 to Col. David Campbell. Suggests that
8DD32-33 [Rev. Joel] Barlow be induced to insert
memoir of [King’s Mountain battle] in his
History of the American Revolution; Col
Isaac Shelby’s account to be published in
newspaper to show falsity of Cleveland’s
account; eulogy of [Col. William Camp¬
bell’s] services. Copy. 2 pp. Endorsed:
Compared with original & found correct,
May 5, 1881. Lyman C. Draper.
1810 Campbell, Arthur. Cumberland Gap, Ky. Letter to
Sept. 5 Col. David Campbell. Opposes publication
8DD34 of account of Col. William Campbell’s ser¬
vices at King’s Mountain; wants histor¬
ian, Rev. Joel Barlow, to have benefit of
first publication; warns against stirring
up an imputation of egotism. Copy. 3 pp.
1810 Campbell, Arthur. Cumberland Gap [Ky.] Letter
Sept. 15 to Col. David Campbell. Paper written by
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1810
Oct. 18
General Campbell enclosed; significance
of Washington County, Va. in Revolution¬
ary War; writer’s successful expedition
to Cherokee country in 1780, acknow¬
ledged by legislature of North Carolina;
report of affair published in Pennsylvania
Gazette of February, 1781; Indian out¬
breaks in Indiana. Copy. 2 pp. En¬
dorsed: Compared with original & found
correctly copied, May 5, 1881. Lyman C.
Draper.
Preston, Francis. [Abingdon, Va.] Oration. Deliv¬
ered on thirtieth anniversary of King’s
Mountain. Mentions heroism of General
Campbell and others; effects of battle;
spirit of 1776 compared with tame submis¬
sion to invasion of neutral rights of 1810.
Copy from Richmond Enquirer, Nov. 6,
1810. 8 pp.
Russell, Andrew, Henry St. John Dixon, John Camp¬
bell, David Campbell, Mitchell Tate, Ed¬
ward Campbell, John G. Ustick, Edmund
Henry. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Col.
Francis Preston. Request for Preston’s
oration on thirtieth anniversary of King’s
Mountain; resolution of Virginia legisla¬
ture, and reply of General Campbell, for
publication in Holston Intelligencer. Copy.
1 p.
Preston, Francis. [Abingdon, Va.] Letter to gen¬
tlemen of Abingdon. In reply to request
incloses oration on King’s Mountain, reso¬
lution of Virginia legislature, and General
Campbell’s reply. Copy. 2 pp.
Campbell, Arthur. Lee County, Ky. Letter to Col.
David Campbell. Remarks relative to the
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8DD36 King’s Mountain celebration ; General
Campbell’s hanging Tories after the Brit¬
ish defeat justified. Copy. 2 pp. Endors¬
ed: Compared with the original & found
correctly copied, May 5th 1881. Lyman C.
Draper.
1810 Richmond Virginia Argus. Article announcing
Oct. 26 “Patriotic Celebration,” at Abingdon, Va.,
17DD26(2-4) of battle of King’s Mountain; with ex¬
tract from letter of Col. Isaac Shelby to
Col. Arthur Campbell, Oct. 12, 1780, de¬
scribing the action. Newspaper clipping.
3 pp.
1811 Campbell, Arthur L. Yellow Creek [Ky.] Letter to
Aug. 25 Col. David Campbell, Abingdon, Va. De-
9DD83 tails concerning death of writer’s father,
Col. Arthur Campbell; David Campbell
named as one of executors of his will.
A. L. S. 5 pp.
Gen. Andrew. Tamosee [Tomassee].
Fragment of letter to Gen. Henry Lee.
Criticism of General Sumter’s character;
his failure to obey orders and join Gen-
• erals Greene and Morgan ; Gen. [Francis]
Marion fails to harass Lord Rawdon.
Copy. 2 pp.
1812 Robertson, James. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
June 29 Gov. John Sevier, Knoxville [Tenn.]
16DD41 Writer hears through Colonel Weakley
that Maj. James Neely, who fought in
1774 at Point Pleasant, is to lose place as
Indian agent ; applies for it through
Grundy and Judge Anderson, and receives
appointment; Jackson raising troops for
expedition against Creeks ; Chickasaw
advised to drive all Creeks out; Gov. Wil-
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liam Blount has information on condi¬
tions; writer detained from agency by
court business; Mrs. Crawley’s capture
by Creeks; unsuccessful pursuit by Cap¬
tain Hays, told by Col. G. W. Sevier. L. S.
3 pp.
1812 "Narrator.” Article containing eulogy of Gov. Isaac
July 25 Shelby. Relates especially his services at
11DD81 King’s Mountain. Copy. 15 pp. En¬
dorsed : The foregoing is a True Copy of
an article published in the Lexington Re¬
porter of July 25, 1812. J. B. Cooper
Librarian.
1812 Campbell, John B. Hopkinsville [Ky.] Letter to
July 30 Col. Isaac Shelby. Is wounded by article
17DD6(14) of "Narrator” throwing aspersions on the
conduct of Gen. William Campbell at
King’s Mountain; believes Shelby ignor¬
ant of its publication. Printed copy. 2 pp.
1812 Shelby, Isaac. Danville, Ky. Letter to Gen. John
Sevier. Writer expects to be elected gov¬
ernor and to remove Capital to Frankfort ;
his rank and service at King’s Mountain
questioned in campaign; asks Sevier for
letter giving incidents of battle ; mentions
War of 1812; will forward memorial re¬
garding swords to North Carolina legisla¬
ture for Sevier’s perusal. Newspaper
clipping from Nashville Gazette, June
[July] 6, 1822. 2 pp.
1812 Shelby, Isaac. Danville, Ky. Letter to Joseph Wins-
Aug. 12 ton. Requests that he make a written
7DD62 statement of writer’s services at King’s
Mountain ; Colonel Campbell remiss in
gallantry on that occasion; statement to
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King’s Mountain Papers
be used in refutation of assertions made
during gubernatorial race. Copy. 1 p.
1812 Shelby, Gov. Isaac. Letter to John B. Campbell. Not
Aug. 14 acquainted with “Narrator”; Col. William
17DD6 (15-16) Campbell not in latter part of battle; has
discussed the matter with Col. Preston and
Campbell’s father. Printed copy. 2 pp.
1812 Sevier, John. Marble Springs [N. C.] Letter to
Aug. 27 Gov. Isaac Shelby. Plan of action at
16DD42 Kings’ Mountain first advanced by Shelby,
who was colonel, and first field officer seen
at place of surrender; his action gallant
throughout battle; writer will join in
memorial to legislature. Contemporary
copy. 2 pp. Printed copy in 17DD6(16).
1812 Campbell, John. Fort Mason [Madison]. Letter to
Sept. 7 [Lieut. John Symmes]. Receipts enclosed;
9DD84 advises him of difficult journey; illness of
Captain Boone’s men. A. L. S. 1 p.
1812 Robertson, James. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Oct. 26 Gov. John Sevier, Washington, D. C.
16DD43 Chickasaw and Choctaw friendly to United
States ; probably little danger except from
Seminole and Creeks near Coast; Creeks
have punished party which killed whites
near mouth of Duck Creek ; Colonel Haw¬
kins unpopular with officials but good
agent; writer asks whether Sevier will
accept agency if Hawkins loses it ; William
G. Blount will not run for Congress if Sev¬
ier offers to run again ; Choctaw and Cher¬
okee west of Mississippi on point of war,
but writer and Dinsmore arranged peace.
L. S. 3 pp.
1813 Campbell, John. Fort Mason [Madison]. Letter to
Mae. 21 Lieut. John C. Symmes, Bellefontaine. At-
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9DD85 tack from Sauk chiefs expected; number
of troops at writer’s command inadequate
for protection; wishes to be advised of
result of Cooper’s trial. A. L. S. 1 p.
1813 Earle, J. B., Adjutant General, Pendleton District,
Mar. 28 N. C. Testimonial for Daniel Bryson,
3DD38 about to travel to Georgia, attesting his
character and services in the Revolution.
Copy. 1 p.
1813 Beattie, David. [Abingdon, Va.] Certificate attest-
May 4 ing gallant action of Col. William Camp-
3DD196, 252 bell at King’s Mountain battle; writer a
8DD38(6) soldier in Captain Dysart’s company of
Campbell’s regiment ; latter’s encourage¬
ment to troops ; received sword of British
officer in surrender ; assertions signed
“Narrator” said to be untrue. Copy. 2 pp.
Printed in 17DD26(17).
1813 Crow, James. Washington County, Va. Certificate
May 6 regarding services of Col. William Camp-
3DD198-201 bell. Col. Isaac Shelby, Col. William
Campbell, and Col. John Sevier placed in
command of Virginia militia which was
collected to intercept Tory plunderers
under Maj. [Patrick] Ferguson; officers
agreed to give command to Col. William
Campbell; led first attack on enemy at
King’s Mountain. Copy. 4 pp. Summary
in 8DD68. Printed in 17DD26(16).
1813 McCulloch, John. Washington County, Va. Certifi-
May 22 cate regarding services of Col. William
3DD203 Campbell at King’s Mountain; witness to
his actions while there. Copy. 1 p. Print¬
ed in 17DD20(16).
1813 Rutledge, Gen. George. Sullivan County, Tenn. Let-
May 27 ter to Maj. David Campbell. Statement
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3DD204 concerning Col. William Campbell’s brav-
8DD37 ery at battle of King’s Mountain ; saw him
on horseback, stripped to his shirt sleeves ;
issued command to cease firing; received
sword from British officer, De Peyster.
Copy. 2 pp.
Edmiston [Edmondson], William. [Abingdon, Va.]
Certificate attesting election of Col. Wil¬
liam Campbell to chief command in 1780
because of his superior merits ; commends
his action at battle of King’s Mountain.
Copy. 2 pp. Summary in 8DD67.
1813 Keys, James. [Abingdon, Va.] Certificate attest-
[May] ing Col. William Campbell’s services at
3DD202, 257 King’s Mountain; writer a sergeant in
8DD38(9) Captain Beattie’s company; saw Camp¬
bell receive sword of British commander
upon surrender. Copy. 1 p. Printed in
17DD26 (15) .
1813
[May]
3DD195
8DD38(5)
1813
[May]
3DD202,
257
8DD38
Snodgrass, James. [Abingdon, Va.] Certificate at¬
testing services of Col. William Campbell
255 in battle of King’s Mountain; writer saw
him in dangerous position during battle;
received enemy swords upon surrender;
elected to command in accordance with
wishes of army; publication signed
“Narrator” untrue. Copy. 3 pp. Sum¬
mary in 8DD67.
1813 Preston, William C. Abingdon, Va. Letter to editor
June 20 of the Lexington Reporter. Refutes arti-
8DD38, 71 cle derogatory to Col. William Campbell’s
character; testimony of Colonel Edmond¬
son cited to prove that he was elected to
superior command on merits of his con¬
duct; evidence advanced to show that he
was on scene of action at King’s Mountain.
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Copy from Lexington Reporter of Oct. 30,
1813. 5 pp.
1813 Reynolds, Robert. Southern Illinois Territory oppo-
JULY 10 site the mouth of the Missouri River. Let-
11DD160 ter to Hon. John Sevier, Knoxville, Urges
revision of ranging law in order that pro¬
tection against the Winnebago Indians
may be easier ; hostility of Indians ;
pacificism of Governor Edwards ; only
troops of any use those at Fort Madison;
approval of Gen. [Benjamin] Howard’s
appointment. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Shelby, Isaac. Frankfort [Ky.] Letter to William
Worsley, editor of Lexington Reporter.
Three of certificates attached to article by
William C. Preston false; Edmondson’s
given by intemperate old man under
Campbell’s influence; writer took steps to
prevent republication of “Narrator” ;
sends letter from Gen. John Sevier proving
his position at King’s Mountain; advises
editor to warn friends of Col. William
Campbell to be careful what they publish.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Blount, Willie. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gov.
John Sevier. Information from General
Robertson concerning relations between
Creeks and Choctaw; Chickasaw to join
General Flournoy in fighting Creeks; par¬
ticipation of Generals Floyd, Jackson, and
Col. John Williams in Creek War. A. L. S.
1 p.
1814 Shelby, Isaac. Frankfort, Ky. Letter to Gen. John
Jan. 26 Sevier. Description of difficulties and
9DD90 success of expedition into Canada under
17DD26 (11-12) Gen. William H. Harrison; Perry with
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Jan. 5
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1814
British fleet ; disaster at the Raisin due to
accident, absence of officers at the Rapids,
and to want of arrangement and mili¬
tary skill; United States should retain
lands conquered. Newspaper clipping
from Nashville Gazette, June [July] 6,
1822. 2 pp.
Sevier, Gov. John. Washington. Address to his con-
Apr. 20 stituents. Comments on the embargo and
11DD161
non-intercourse laws; encouragement
given to military enterprises; act passed
authorizing President to accept a loan;
comments on European affairs; success
of Americans against Creek nation men¬
tioned. Partly printed. D. S. 2 pp.
1814
Read, T[homas] B[uchanan]. New York City. Let-
May 23 ter to Edwin R. Campbell, Cincinnati.
9DD86
Concerning exhibition of the National
Academy of Design ; writer’s picture
“Ruth and Naomi” wins favorable recog¬
nition; criticisms of the press; H. J.
Tuckermann seeking position as assistant
editor in West; Brackett’s exhibit.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1814
Hampton, Jonathan. Rutherford County. Letter to
Sept. 1 William Green. Warns him that writer
12DD12
intends to take depositions proving that
he assisted enemy in Revolutionary War;
wishes to prove him disqualified to hold
seat in the General Assembly. A. Df. 1 p.
Copy in 14DD15 from original lent by
W. P. Bynum, February, 1881.
1814
Earle, Baylis. Letter to Maj. John Lenoir. Inf or-
Sept. 11 mation concerning the Tory, William
12DD11
Green; among the party who plundered
writer’s home on eve of King’s Mountain
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1814
Oct. 25
8DD84-85
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Oct.]
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1815
Feb. 6
battle; guarded road in fear of attack
from Colonel Clarke. A. L. S. 1 p. En¬
dorsed: This Green (Wm.) represented
Rutherford County many years after¬
wards — In defence, he says he was forced
to take protection and quit as soon as he
safely could and was active for liberty.
Quere. Copy in 15DD16.
Scott, [Gen.] Winfield. Baltimore. Letter to rela¬
tive in Richmond. Col. John B. Campbell
died as result of wound received at battle
of Chippewa ; regret that his friends were
not advised of his death sooner ; commend¬
ation of his services at Mississinewa.
Copy. 2 pp.
Porter, Col. William. Deposition. Answers to ques¬
tions of Jonathan Hampton, Rutherford-
ton, N. C. Maj. William Green was cap¬
tain under Col. Charles McLean in Revo¬
lution ; on his own confession he was
forced to take British commission after
capture, fought at King’s Mountain, con¬
demned to be hanged by Cleveland but es¬
caped; General Polk and convention of
officers ordered all disaffected to enter
Continental service in Sumter’s forces or
leave North Carolina; Maj. William Green
threatened; John Anderson’s attempt to
deprive him of seat; answers to Maj. Wil¬
liam Green; William Green was captain
before Ferguson’s coming; captured before
Ramsour’s Mills ; upon order for disaffected
to enter service was appointed lieutenant
under Levi Johnston but reduced as super¬
numerary. Copy. 4 pp.
Morgan, Ralph. Montgomery County, Ky. Abstract
of deposition in chancery suit, Madison
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1815
Mar. 3
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1815
Apr. 24
6DD85-86
1815
Aug. 11
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1817
Aug.
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Circuit Court, G. M. Bedinger, Plaintiff;
William Martin, the heirs of Joel Walker,
defendants. In 1779, Thomas and Benoni
Swearingen, John Holder, John Constant,
Joseph Doniphan, Samuel Duree, William
and Ralph Morgan, John Taylor, and
George M. Bedinger arrived in Kentucky,
improved lands near Boonesboro, divided
them by lot ; Bedinger located preemption
rights on his improvement on Muddy, later
Bedinger’s Branch; describes friendliness
and affection of people in Boonesboro Sta¬
tion. Copy. 2 pp.
Sevier, Hon. John. Washington City. Speech to his
constituents. Account of national affairs;
congratulates citizens on happy termina¬
tion of war with England; comments on
our relations with Algeria ; description of
negotiations in Holland. Printed D. S.
2 pp.
Winston, Col. Joseph. Obituary. Copied from Ral¬
eigh (N. C.) Register. 2 pp. Copy from
Washington National Intelligencer, May
8, 1815 in 6DD83-84.
Campbell, John. Below Shawnee Town. Letter to
Lieut. John C. Symmes, Newport, Ky.
Writer about to establish settlement at
Vincennes; expects to visit Louisville;
to begin Indian trade at Chicago ; lost use
of right hand in engagement at Rock
River; Indian treaty completed at Port¬
age des Sioux. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Shelby, Gov. Isaac. Note on John Martin of Lincoln
County, Ky., witness in settlement right.
Copy. 1 p.
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1817 Pendleton Messenger, South Carolina. Biography of
Sept. 27 Gen. Andrew Pickens. Emigration of an-
13DD 141-144 cestors from France to Scotland and
thence to Pennsylvania ; born on Sept. 13,
1739 ; military services in French and
Indians Wars; associated with Moultrie
and Marion in expedition conducted by
General Amherst against the Cherokee;
opposition to British taxation of colonies;
services in the Revolutionary War; his
defeat of Colonel Boyd at Kettle Creek;
participated in battles of Eutaw Springs
and Cowpens; acted as commissioner at
treaty of Hopewell with the Cherokee ; his
civil services; settlement on farm near
Tomassee; domestic circumstances; pri¬
vate character. Copy of reprint from
Niles’ Register. 4 pp.
1818 Shelby, Isaac. Letter to Gen. Andrew Jackson. Ad-
June 27 vises him that he has been appointed a
11DD58 commissioner to serve with writer in
treating with Chickasaw Indians; encloses
copy of commission ; requests that he
make arrangements for carrying the treaty
into effect; suggests that a special agent
be sent to Indians to arrange time and
place of meeting. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1818 Shelby, Isaac. Danville [Ky.] Letter to John C.
July 16 Calhoun, Secretary of War. Commission
16DD45 to make treaty with Chickasaw received;
Gen. Andrew Jackson anticipates trouble
in getting chiefs to meet due to opposition
of Colberts; has written to Maj. James
Colbert to meet him with the Speaker on
Tennessee River to arrange purchase ;
chiefs must be silenced with gifts but sum
designated too small ; writer suggests
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1818
July 22
16DD46
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Aug. 11
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Aug. 25
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1818
Nov. 5
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Nov. 24
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giving leaders in West free hand in ar¬
ranging treaty. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Shelby, Isaac. Danville [Ky.] Letter to Gen. And¬
rew Jackson. Money for presents insuf¬
ficient to effect purchase from Chickasaw ;
goods sent by Col. McKinney to Chicka¬
saw Bluffs too far away for use; writer
has asked President for free hand in mak¬
ing treaty. A. L. S. 2 pp. See also A. Df.
S. in 16DD47
Jackson, Andrew. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Gen.
Isaac Shelby. Encloses copy of answer
received from Chickasaw Indians through
their interpreter, James Colbert; Indian
opposition to treat and give up their lands ;
Jackson’s explanation to them and his
promise to give them other lands; finally
agree to meet on October 1 ; details con¬
cerning supplies needed for the council;
Col. Robert Butler suggested as secretary;
stresses need for prompt action. A. L. S.
3 PP.
Jackson, Andrew. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to
Isaac Shelby, Danville, Ky. Advises him
that funds necessary to pay annuities to
Indians are ready; sets forth advantages
of withholding them until treaty meeting;
extends hospitality of his house to Shelby.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Clayton, Lambert. Buncombe County, N. C. Affi¬
davit attesting Revolutionary services of
Daniel Bryson. Copy. 1 p.
Jackson, Andrew'. Hermitage near Nashville [Tenn.]
Letter to Isaac Shelby, Danville, Ky. Ad¬
vises him that he has purchased land south
of Tennessee River; expresses apprecia-
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Feb. 15
3DD3
tion of good fellowship evidenced by citi¬
zens there; ball given to commemorate
making of the Chickasaw treaty ; Shelby’s
portrait hung in Assembly room. A. L. S.
2 pp.
[Shelby, Gov. Isaac.] Letter to [Gen. Andrew Jack-
son]. Regrets that Indians could not be
brought nearer to hold the treaty; ap¬
proves of strong stand advocated by Jack-
son in dealing with them; recommends
having disciplined troops present; requests
that Jackson assume all the responsibility
for requisitioning supplies; Col. Charles
Todd named to act as secretary. A. Df.
2 pp.
Shelby, Evan. Memorandum of land not granted.
Many thousands of acres situated on the
Watauga, Nolichucky, and Holston rivers
in the province of North Carolina; also a
large unsettled tract on the Louisa River.
A. D. S. [Mutilated.] 1 p.
Shelby, Isaac and Andrew Jackson. Address to
Chickasaw Indians, upon meeting them in
council; distribution of annuity sums;
need of whites for the Indian land in the
states of Kentucky and Tennessee set
forth ; increase in steamship navigation on
the Mississippi ; land of no value to Indian
because game is gone; gives them map
showing exact location of lands; govern¬
ment will either buy lands or exchange
them for others; tells them of origin of
lands. A. D. S. 4 pp.
Roebuck, George. Spartanburg District [S. C.]
Pension statement. Entered service under
command of Colonel Nash and Capt.
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Henry Dickson; participated in bombard¬
ment at Fort Moultrie, S. C. Copy. 1 p.
1819 Toulmin, JH. Fort Stoddert, Ala. Letter to Gen.
Sept. 22 Isaac Shelby, Danville, Ky. Writer induced
11DD62 by members of Huntsville convention to
apply for office of United States district
judge; asks Shelby to recommend him to
President ; acquaintanceship with duties
of federal judge; views relative to the
framing of the Alabama constitution ;
writer’s political sentiments ; prevalence
of yellow fever in the south. Note added
under address relative to illegality of sur¬
veying after 1805. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Smith, [Benjamin] T. Sullivan, Todd County, Ky.
Letter to Gov. Isaac Shelby, Danville, Ky.
Thanks him for recommending him to gov¬
ernment; writer invited to take trip to
Indian country with Gen. [Andrew] Jack-
son; General Hynes to serve on Commis¬
sion with Jackson. A. L. S. [Mutilated.]
1 p.
1821 Evans, Nathaniel. White County, Tenn. Petition to
Jan. 15 Congress asking remuneration for services
3DD259-260 rendered to prevent Indian depredations,
1788; raised company and, under direc¬
tion of Gen. John Sevier and Captain
Blair, pursued Indians and took thirty-two
prisoners; maintained them at his own
expense. Copy. 2 pp.
1822 “Revolutionary Whig.” Article on Gov. Isaac Shelby.
June 6 Quotes from McCall’s History of Georgia
17DD26(4-8) an account of battle of Musgrove’s Mill;
from Johnson’s Life of Greene an account
of services of Isaac Shelby and John Sev¬
ier in South Carolina after battle of Eutaw
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Springs; Shelby chiefly engaged under
Marion in attacks on post at Fairlawn and
redoubts at Wappetaw; mentions services
of Shelby and his father in Indian wars;
three Shelby brothers at King’s Mountain.
Newspaper clipping from National Intelli¬
gencer. 5 pp.
1822 Sevier, G. W. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to editors of
July 1 the Nashville Gazette. Judge Haywood
9DD89 writing history of Tennessee; writer has
17DD26(9) found some correspondence between Gov.
Isaac Shelby and Gen. John Sevier, which
may interest public. Newspaper clipping.
1 p.
1822 Shelby, Moses. New Madrid [Mo.] Deposition. Testi-
Nov. 2 fies under oath that he was wounded at
17DD6(18) battle of King’s Mountain, and saw Col.
William Campbell on a black horse at foot
of mountain ; did not leave until after fir¬
ing had ceased. Printed copy. 1 p.
Shelby, Moses. Letter to Col. Isaac Shelby. Is in ill
health ; advises sending trusty man into
the Edmondson settlement to get informa¬
tion concerning Campbell’s conduct at
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1822 Preston, William C. Article communicated to the
Nov. 5] Abingdon Gazette. Reply to Gov. Isaac
17DD26 (13-15) Shelby’s accusations against Col. William
Campbell’s conduct at King’s Mountain,
contained in letters to Col. John Sevier.
Affidavits of Beattie, Snodgrass, King, Mc¬
Culloch, Dickson, and Crow concur
in stating that Campbell was in front ani¬
mating troops to attack throughout en¬
gagement; quotes Shelby’s letter to Col.
Arthur Campbell and document signed by
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Nov. 2
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Campbell, Shelby, and Cleveland just after
battle to show contradiction of accusations
in Shelby’s own words. Newspaper clipp¬
ing from Richmond Enquirer, Nov. 5,
1822. 3 pp. Copy in 8DD72. 14 pp.
1822 [Preston, William C.] Documents referred to in the
Nov. 8 defence of Col. William Campbell against
17DD26 (15-17) the charges of Gov. Isaac Shelby. Certi¬
ficates of John McCulloch, James Keys,
James Snodgrass, David Beattie, and
statement of James Crow proving Camp¬
bell’s presence on field throughout battle
of King’s Mountain. Newspaper clipping
from the Richmond Enquirer, Nov. 12,
1822. 2 pp. Copy in 8DD39-45.
1822 Jefferson, Thomas. Monticello [Va.] Letter to John
Campbell, Richmond [Va.] Writer re¬
members no contemporary criticism of
Col. William Campbell at King’s Moun¬
tain; Shelby’s accusations perhaps due to
lapse of memory. Copy. 1 p. Endorsed :
Copied from the original in 1844, then in
possession of Hon. W. B. Campbell, of
Tenn. L. C. D. Copy in 3DD205.
1822 Jefferson, Thomas. Monticello, Va. Letter to Gen.
Nov. 10 Francis Preston, Abingdon, Va. Knows
15DD19 of no criticism of Gen. William Campbell’s
conduct at King’s Mountain ; Shelby’s
memory probably failing with age; re¬
quests that reply be shared with William
C. Preston. Copy. 2 pp.
Israel. Washington County, Va. Affidavit
attesting bravery of Col. William Camp¬
bell at battle of King’s Mountain; saw
him rally troops ; was present during the
entire engagement; no unfavorable men-
1822 Hayter,
Nov. 19
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Nov. 10
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tion of Campbell made by Shelby at time
of battle. Copy. 1 p.
1822 Kennedy, Thomas. Garrard County, Ky. Certificate
Nov. 25 concerning action at King’s Mountain;
17DD6(17) was captain under McDowell; saw Shelby
animating men; Campbell came up after
the surrender. Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Winchester, Gen. James. Cairo, West Tenn. Certifi-
Jan. 11 cate on testimony of Anthony and Isaac
16DD50 Bledsoe that Col. William Campbell arriv¬
ed upon field after battle of King’s Mount¬
ain. A. D. S. 1 p.
Winchester, Gen. James. Cairo, West Tenn. Certifi¬
cate of statements made about 1786 by Col.
Anthony Bledsoe and Maj. Isaac Bledsoe,
participants in battle of King’s Mountain,
that Col. William Campbell did not arrive
at field until battle was over; Cols. Isaac
Shelby and John Sevier deserve credit for
victory. A. D. S. 1 p. Endorsed: Certifi¬
cate for Governor Shelby, No. 32. News¬
paper clipping 16DD51 ; printed summary
17DD6(24).
1823 Sawyers, John. Knox County, Tenn. Certificate stating
Feb. 16 that Col. Isaac Shelby planned expedition,
17DD6(17) rallied Sullivan troops, and led to victory
at King’s Mountain ; Colonel Campbell not
present at surrender; Evan Shelby re¬
ceived flag and sword. Printed copy. 2 pp.
Testimonial to veracity of Sawyers by five
citizens of Knoxville.
1823 Blevins, Henry. Hawkins County, Tenn. Certificate.
Feb. 18 Writer a private in Capt. [James] Elliott’s
17DD6(19) company of rear guard for the baggage;
Colonel Campbell not in action; his con¬
duct regarding the hanging of Tories.
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Jan. 11
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Richard Mitchell’s attestation. Printed
copy. 1 p.
1823 Cooper, Janies. Hawkins County, Tenn. Certificate
Feb. 18 that in his section of the country it is com-
17DD6(18)
monly said that Campbell did not act as
bravely as others; James Campbell and
John Long so testify. Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Iseley, Jacob. Sullivan County, Tenn. Certificate.
Feb. 19 Not in battle of King’s Mountain; has
17DD6(21)
heard Martin Roler and Thomas Elliott
state that Campbell was at branch from
middle of action until after the surrender ;
Moses Shelby and John Fagon wounded;
Campbell wanted all Tories hanged. Print¬
ed copy. 1 p.
1823 Long, John. Hawkins County, Tenn. Certificate as
Feb. 19
17DD6 (19)
soldier in Shelby’s regiment at King’s
Mountain ; Shelby checked massacre of
prisoners; Campbell not in latter part of
action ; did not act bravely. Printed copy.
2 pp.
1823 Morrison, George. Sullivan County, Tenn. Certifi-
Feb. 20
17DD6(21)
cate. Has often heard his father, Peter
Morrison, and his father-in-law, Jonathan
Wood, both of whom were at King’s
Mountain, say that Campbell was not in
latter part of action or at the surrender.
Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Delaney, Maj. William. Sullivan County, Tenn. Cer-
Feb. 21
17DD6(20)
tificate. Was orderly sergeant at King’s
Mountain, when Shelby distinguished him¬
self; did not see Campbell in latter part
of action; sword surrendered to Maj. Evan
Shelby. Printed copy. 1 p.
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1823 King, William. Sullivan County, Tenn. Certificate.
Feb. 21
17DD6(21)
Was not in battle of King’s Mountain, but
has heard from early times (not from
Shelbys) that Campbell was not in latter
part of action, and did not receive sword.
Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Sharp, Col. John. Sullivan County, Tenn. Certifi-
Feb. 21
17DD6(20)
cate. Was ensign in Capt. [John] Pemb¬
erton’s company at King’s Mountain; saw
Shelby in front rank; did not see Camp¬
bell, but would not say he did not do his
duty. Printed copy. 2 pp.
1823 Cawood, John. Sullivan County, Tenn. Testimonial
Feb. 22 regarding the creditability of John Long.
17DD6(20) Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Miller, P. M., W. G. Blount, W. C. Mynatt, W. E. And-
Feb. 22
17DD6(18)
erson. Knoxville, Tenn. Testimonial to
the character and creditability of Col.
John Sawyers. Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Beeler, Jacob. Sullivan County, Tenn. Certificate.
Feb. 23
17DD6(21)
Was in Captain Pemberton’s company at
King’s Mountain; saw enemy surrender
and give sword to Maj. Evan Shelby until
Campbell came up later. Joseph Beeler’s
affidavit to his brother Jacob’s veracity.
Printed copy. 2 pp.
1823 Peters, John. Sullivan County, Tenn. Certificate.
Feb. 23 Was in Captain Pemberton’s company
17DD6(22) with Beeler brothers; what Jacob Beeler
testifies is true. Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Shelby, Moses. New Madrid County, Mo. Certificate
Feb. 23
11DD78
attesting that expedition against Major
Ferguson was set on foot by Cols. Isaac
Shelby and John Sevier; declarant des¬
patched to Col. William Campbell with in-
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1823 Taylor,
Feb. 25
17DD6(22)
formation concerning proposed plan; his
disapproval. Copy. 2 pp. Endorsed :
Copied from the original now in my pos¬
session. L. J. Cist.
Christopher. Washington County, Tenn.
Certificate. Was at battle of King’s
Mountain; saw Campbell in heat of action,
but not at surrender; one of Shelbys re¬
ceived the flag; always believed Shelby
and Sevier acted with distinguished brav¬
ery. Printed copy. 2 pp.
1823 Ernest, Rev. Felix. Greene County, Tenn. Certifi-
Feb. 28
17DD6(23)
cate. Was in Captain Williams’ company,
Colonel Sevier’s regiment at King’s
Mountain; was at surrender and did not
see Campbell for some minutes after-
wards. Printed copy. 1 p.
[1823 McCulloch, John. Washington County, Va. State-
Feb.]
17DD6(24)
ment. Was applied to by Colonel Camp¬
bell’s friends, but did not subscribe to any
certificate ; saw Colonel Campbell at
enemy’s marquee. Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Willoughby, William. Lincoln County, Ky. Certifi-
Mar. 17
17DD6 (23)
cate. Was lieutenant in Capt. [David]
Beattie’s company, Colonel Campbell’s
regiment at King’s Mountain ; Shelby
and Sevier deserved as much credit as
Campbell. Printed copy. 1 p.
1823 Elder, Robert. Certificate. Was in Col. William
Apr. 2
17DD6 (23)
Campbell’s regiment at King’s Mountain;
saw Shelby rallying own men; did not
see Campbell on the field. Printed copy.
2 pp.
1823 McCulloch, John. Washington County, Va. Affidavit
Apr. 16
before justice of peace, attesting truth of
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14DD29a
statements in his certificate of May 22,
1813; but he had forgotten that he had
made such affidavit. Copy from Richmond
Enquirer, May 23, 1823. 3 pp. Partial
copy in 8DD74a.
1823
Shelby, James. Lexington [Ky.] Letter to Col.
Apr. 17 Isaac Shelby, “Travelers Rest,” near Dan
16DD53
ville, Ky. All of Shelby’s friends approve
of publication; correspondence with John
B. Campbell included as essential ; friends
of Campbell should have investigated mat¬
ter in 1812; publication to be printed in
pamphlet form and distributed to import¬
ant people. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1823
Newell, Col. Samuel. Pulaski County, Ky. Certifi-
Apr. 24 cate regarding services of Col. William
3DD219-224 Campbell. Before battle of King’s Mount-
8DD70b
ain declarant served under command of
Col. William Preston; Col. William Camp¬
bell in command of a detachment to sup¬
press Tories; hastened to assistance of
Col. Charles McDowell; Campbell elected
commander-in-chief by council of officers;
troops improved under his leadership ;
halted retreat at outset of battle; held
very exposed position during the engage¬
ment; his bravery remarked upon after
battle by other participants. Copy. 6 pp.
Printed in 17DD26(19).
1823
Baugh, Valentine. [Abingdon, Va.] Certificate giv-
Apr. 30 ing account of manner in which Nelson
8DD48
14DD30
obtained John McCulloch’s denial of recol¬
lection of his testimony of May 22, 1813,
with regard to Gen. William Campbell’s
action after King’s Mountain. Copy from
Richmond Enquirer, May 23, 1823. 2 pp.
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Snodgrass, James. Washington County [Va.] Affi-
APR. 30 davit taken before justice of the peace,
3DD234-235 Elijah Gillenwaters, of his recollection of
8DD70
the horse which Col. William Campbell
rode at the battle of King’s Mountain;
Moses Shelby’s action at that time disap¬
proved. Document no. 7 in Gen. Francis
Preston’s defense of Col. William Camp¬
bell in Campbell-Shelby controversy. Copy.
3 pp. Printed in 17DD26(21).
1823
Willoughby, Col. Matthew. Washington County, Va.
Apr. 30 Affidavit before justice of the peace, Elijah
8DD75
14DD31
Gillenwaters, of his recollections of the en¬
gagement at King’s Mountain; previously
gave a statement with respect to the con¬
duct of the commanding officers; did not
intend to imply anything against the brav¬
ery of Col. William Campbell; the affi¬
davit of Moses Shelby not fair or clear.
Copy from Richmond Enquirer, May 23,
1823. 2 pp.
1823
April
17DD6
Shelby, Isaac. [Kentucky.] Battle of King's Moun¬
tain, addressed “To the Public.” Answer
to William C. Preston’s publication Colo¬
nel Campbell and Governor Shelby; ex¬
plains that criticism of Col. William Camp¬
bell’s conduct at King’s Mountain got into
print through publication of private letters
unauthorized by Shelby ; continued at¬
tacks from Campbell’s relatives compel
Shelby to issue vindication, to which are
attached certificates from participants in
the battle proving that Campbell was not
on the field at the end of the action. Pam¬
phlet. 24 pp.
1823
May 1
Evins, Andrew. Pulaski County, Ky. Certificate re¬
garding his recollection of King’s Mount-
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ain battle; was private in Edmondson’s
company ; Campbell humanely ordered
firing to cease when white flag was raised ;
Campbell rode a bay horse. Document No.
8 in Francis Preston’s defense in the
Campbell-Shelby controversy. Copy. 1 p.
Printed in 17DD26(21).
1823 Preston, Francis. Abingdon, Va. Letter to editors
of Abingdon Gazette. Defends his son
William C. Preston against imputation of
using false certificate, purporting to be
John McCulloch’s, to disprove Gov. Isaac
Shelby’s criticisms of Col. William Camp¬
bell’s conduct after King’s Mountain ;
criticizes Nelson’s method of securing Mc¬
Culloch’s disavowal of his first certificate;
considers Moses Shelby’s evidence inad¬
missible because of bad reputation shown
in Col. Matthew Willoughby’s certificate.
Copy from Richmond Enquirer, May 23,
1823. 4 pp.
1823 Preston, William C. Columbia, S. C. Letter to editor
May 10 of Telescope. Rejoinder to Governor
8DD73 Shelby’s pamphlet, just received; history
of controversy rehearsed Shelby’s method
of obtaining certificates ; authenticity of his
evidence. Copy. 6 pp. From Richmond
Enquirer, May 23, 1823, in 14DD32.
1823 Dickinson, Henry. Russell County, Va. Affidavit be-
May 27 fore justice of the peace, Samuel Ashton,
3DD206-210 with reference to his recollections of
8DD70 King’s Mountain battle. Was a private in
Capt. Andrew Colvill’s company; saw Col¬
onel Campbell on foot checking retreat of
his men ; his dress and the incident of de¬
livering swords; William Long, a com¬
rade; James Laird, wounded; character
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8DD49
14DD28
3DD237
8DD46, 70
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of Samuel Newell and Moses Shelby. Copy.
5 pp. Printed in 17DD26(20).
1823 White, Benjamin. Knoxville, Tenn. Affidavit con-
May 28 cerning the action of Col. William Campbell
3DD238 at battle of King’s Mountain. Campbell
8DD54 rode a bay horse; affiant saw him receive
sword from De Peyster; was himself in
battles from 1774-1813; never saw a
braver man than Campbell. Copy. 1 p.
1823 Johnston, Peter. [Russell County, Va.] Affidavit
May 30 attesting veracity and integrity of Henry
3DD210 Dickinson’s statement of May 27. Copy.
8DD70 1 p. Printed in 17DD26 (21).
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May]
3DD217
8DD68a
Campbell, David. Campbell’s Station, Tenn. Certifi¬
cate. Was in Colonel Campbell’s regiment
at King’s Mountain ; saw him rally the men
repeatedly; when Ferguson was killed saw
De Peyster surrender sword to Campbell.
Copy. 1 p.
[1823 Craig, John. Certificate regarding services of Col.
May] William Campbell at King’s Mountain.
3DD211-212 Troops commanded by Col. Isaac Shelby,
Col. John Sevier, Col. Charles McDowell,
and Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland; Camp¬
bell appointed to chief command; took
head of the line in attack ; witnessed
British commander’s deliverance of his
sword to Campbell. Copy. 2 pp. Sum¬
mary in 8DD68.
[1823] Edmondson, William. Certificate regarding services
May of Col. William Campbell. Saw him gal-
3DD215 lantly rallying his men. Copy. 1 p.
[1823 Maxwell, Col. Thomas. Statement of events attend-
May] ing battle at King’s Mountain; served in
3DD236 Col. Isaac Shelby’s regiment; troops pilot-
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8DD67 ed to battle field by Tories; description
of action in battle ; part played by Colonel
Campbell; names of those who saw his
bay horse. Copy. 3 pp.
1823 Newell, Col. Samuel. Kentucky. Letter to Gen.
Francis Preston. Services of Col. William
Campbell at King’s Mountain ; refutes
statements made by Col. Isaac Shelby ;
commends Shelby’s bravery as well as
Campbell’s; Campbell’s forces held most
difficult point ; eliminates part of Shelby’s
evidence in controversy by noting his mis¬
take in color of Campbell’s horse; ex¬
pressed regret that controversy arose.
Copy. 5 pp. Printed in 17DD26( 17-18).
[1823 Phillips, Joseph. Certificate regarding services of
May] Col. William Campbell at King’s Mount-
3DD215-216 ain. Formation for battle described;
Campbell’s forces had most difficult posi¬
tion. Copy. 2 pp.
May
3DD225-229,
247-249
8DD46, 70
[1823 Russell, Gen. William. Kentucky. Certificate re-
May] garding services of Col. William Camp-
3DD218 bell at King’s Mountain. Was in his regi¬
ment, commanding Captain Neal’s com¬
pany; saw Campbell with enemy’s sword
in his hands. Copy. 1 p. Summary in
8DD68.
[1823 Sharp, Col. Benjamin. Certificate regarding services
May] of Col. William Campbell. In Col. John
3DD214 Craig’s company; saw Campbell rallying
8DD67 troops for further attack. Copy. 1 p.
[1823 Witherspoon, Col. John. Certificate regarding ser-
May] vices of Col. William Campbell. Was in
3DD213 Capt. Joel Lewis’ company of Col. [Benja-
8DD67 min] Cleveland’s regiment at King’s
Mountain ; witnessed Campbell giving
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orders and attending to security of prison¬
ers. Copy. 1 p.
1823 Russell, Andrew. Abingdon [Va.] Letter to Gen.
June 5 John Campbell. Relates to authenticity of
3DD230, Col. Samuel Newell’s certificate concern-
249-250 ing services of Col. William Campbell.
8DD70 Copy. 1 p. Printed in 17DD26
1823 Moore William. Affidavit attesting bravery of Col.
June 5 [William] Campbell at King’s Mountain.
3DD239a Rode a bay horse; his order to cease fir-
8DD50 ing; affiant wounded in battle. Copy.
1 p.
[1823 Moore, William. Certificate preserved by David
June 5] Campbell regarding manner in which Col.
3DD239a James Williams was wounded at King’s
Mountain. Copy. 1 p.
[1823
June 13]
8DD25-28, 46,
53, 77
15DD13
Campbell, John. [Washington County, Va.] Article.
Answers Gov. Isaac Shelby’s accusations
against Gen. William Campbell’s conduct
at King’s Mountain; produces testimony
from Colonel Newell, Majors Snodgrass
and Dickinson, proving Campbell’s pres¬
ence with his troops, and riding bay horse
in action; his servant John Broddy rode
a black horse ; denies that Campbell’s de¬
scendants knew of Shelby’s accusations
before their appearance in Nashville Gaz¬
ette, July, 1822. Copy from Richmond
Enquirer, June 24, 1823. 7 pp. Abstract
in 15DD14.
1823 Hayter, Israel. [Washington County, Va.] Addi-
June 17 tional affidavit concerning services of Col.
3DD240 William Campbell at battle of King’s
8DD51a Mountain; rode a bay horse. Copy. 1 p.
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1823 Keys, Capt. James. Washington County, Va. Cer-
June 17 tificate regarding services of Col. William
3DD241 Campbell in battle of King’s Mountain;
8DD52 was in Captain Beattie’s company; Colo¬
nel Campbell rode a bay horse. Copy. 1 p.
1823 Richmond Enquirer. Article entitled “Documents
June 27 referred to in Gen. Campbell’s defence.”
17DD26 (17-21) No. 1. Extract of a letter from a gentle¬
man in Abingdon to one in Richmond. No.
2. Letter from Col. Samuel Newell of Ken¬
tucky to Gen. Francis Preston. No. 3. Col.
Samuel Newell’s certificate. No. 4. Camp¬
bell’s regiment in the battle of King’s
Mountain. No. 5. Letter of Andrew Rus¬
sell to John Campbell. No. 6. Henry
Dickinson’s affidavit. No. 7. Maj. James
Snodgrass’ affidavit. No. 8. Andrew
Evins’ certificate. No. 9. Resolutions of
Congress on battle of King’s Mountain.
Newspaper clipping. 5 pp. Copy in
8DD25, 70.
1823 Williams, John. Affidavit attesting character and
July 14 honesty of Benjamin White. Copy. 1 p.
3DD238
8DD54a
1823 Smith, Linnaeus. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
July 19 Gen. Francis Preston. Copy of General
8DD55-58 Gates’ letter to Colonel Preston enclosed;
considers Shelby controversy closed; sug¬
gestions made by General Gates and Mr.
Jefferson for disposition of prisoners taken
at King’s Mountain. Copy. 4 pp.
1823 Newell, Samuel. Pulaski County, Ky. Letter to Col.
Aug. 4 David Campbell. King’s Mountain battle;
3DD231-233 names of killed and wounded from Vir-
8DD59 ginia regiment; officers of Virginia regi-
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July]
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1825
Mar. 4
16DD54
1825
Mar. 4
16DD55
1825
July 27
17DD21a
1825
July 27
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1825
July 27
ment; officers of Col. [Isaac] Shelby’s
and Col. [John] Sevier’s regiments; ref¬
erence to Col. William Russell for more
accurate account. Copy. 4 pp.
[Preston William, C. Virginia.] Excerpts from
statements made by William Moore, Cap¬
tain Pierce, and Governor [John] Rut¬
ledge defending Col. William Campbell in
Shelby-Campbell controversy ; contradicts
Governor Shelby’s statement that British
officer, De Peyster, surrendered to Maj.
Evan Shelby. Copy. 3 pp.
Pelham, Charles. Mason County, Ky. Power of at¬
torney to Robert I. Langhorne to receive
and receipt for pension due for Revolu¬
tionary service. Signed and acknowledged
before J. Brown, justice of the peace; oath
of Robert I. Langhorne that no sale, trans¬
fer, or mortgage of pension is involved.
D. S. 1 p.
Pelham, Charles Mason County, Ky. Oath made
before J. Brown, justice of the peace, that
signer is person named in certificate from
John C. Calhoun, secretary of war, to re¬
ceive pension for service as major in Rev¬
olution; name inscribed on roll of Ken¬
tucky agency. D. S. 1 p.
Lexington (Ky.) Western Luminary. Obituary of
Rev. John Lyle, of Paris, Ky. Excerpt re¬
printed from Western Citizen. 2 pp.
Lexington (Ky.) Western Luminary. Obituary no¬
tice and account of services of Col. Wil¬
liam Russell in Revolution, Indian Wars,
public and private life. Copy. 7 pp.
Lexington (Ky.) Western Luminary. Obituary of
Rev. Mason L. Weems, author of Life of
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17DD21b Washington, who died in Beaufort, S. C.
Excerpt. 1 p.
[1825 Campbell, David. Letter to Gen. David Campbell,
Dec.] Abingdon, Va. Encloses obituary of
9DD93 writer’s uncle John Campbell ; cannot
find notice of writer’s father; his parti¬
cipation in battle of King’s Mountain noted
by Rev. Stephen Foster. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Campbell, David.] Obituary of John Campbell Sr.
Biographical sketch of his life; born in
Augusta County, Va. ; removal to Wash¬
ington County ; served in Indian wars
under commands of Captain Christian and
Gen. Andrew Lewis ; participated in
battle at Long Island; his political prin¬
ciples; his sterling traits of character.
A. D. 5 pp.
1826 Hammond, S[amuel]. Article entitled “Notes on the
Jan. 30 Battle of Eutaw.” With Col. [Henry] Lee,
1DD223-225 he was ordered to right of enemy to await
opportunity for charge ; Lieutenants Poore
and Blount pass communications ; Lee,
contending for place of higher command,
fails to join Hammond in attack; troops
endangered by Coffin’s attack; forced to
retreat; march to Charleston; joined by
Col. [John] Mahan at Ravenal’s Swamps
[S. C.] ; attack British ; after failure of
Captain Egleston’s charge, Lee ordered re¬
treat; Hammond secured permission to
command troops in partisan warfare; ref¬
erence to Lee’s desire for personal gratifi¬
cation; letter in proof of authenticity of
account by [Judge] William Johnson.
Newspaper clipping reprinted in Charles¬
ton Courier of July 21, 1858. 3 pp.
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Dec.
9DD92
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1826 New York American. Article entitled “New York
June 24 Canal Celebration Medals.” Gold medals
13DD43 sent to three surviving signers of Declara¬
tion of Independence, Adams, Jefferson,
and Carroll, and to Robert Fulton’s son;
committee appointed to obtain medals ;
silver medals sent to other guests. Copy.
1 p.
1826 Niles’ Register. [Washington, D. C.] Obituary no-
AUG. 12 tice of Isaac Shelby, first governor of Ken-
11DD75 tucky; in battle of the Thames ; died near
Danville, July 18. Copy. 1 p.
1826 Barry, William T. Lexington, Ky. Speech on the
Aug. 15 Death of Adams, Jefferson, and Shelby.
17DD7 Printed by John Bradford, Gazette Press.
Pamphlet. 24 pp.
1826 Niles’ Register. [Washington, D. C.] Extract from
Sept. 9 a letter from Kentucky. Describes last
11DD75-77 hours and death of Isaac Shelby. Copy.
3 pp.
1828 Amberson, William. Mercer County, Pa. Pension
June 2 statement. Entered service from Pennsyl-
2DD343-346 vania, 1775 ; served as ensign under com¬
mand of Col. Aeneas McKay and Col. Dan¬
iel Brodhead; promoted to lieutenancy,
1777 ; participated in battles of Trenton
[N. J.], Princeton [N. J.], and Brandy¬
wine [Pa.] ; wintered at Valley Forge ;
acted as aide to Gen. [Lachlan] McIntosh;
forts McIntosh and Laurens built; expe¬
dition against Six Nations Indians. Copy.
4 pp.
1828 Hammond, Col. Samuel. Varrello Farm. Letter to
July 10 Col. John G. Brown, Columbia, S. C. Sets
1DD256-259 forth Hammond’s political views; opinion
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1828
liberal vs. strict construction; opposition
to tariff. Copy. 4 pp.
Niles’ Register. [Washington, D. C.] Obituary no-
Oct. 25 tice of Moses Shelby, died Sept. 17 near
11DD77 New Madrid, Mo. Copy. 1 p.
1829 Amberson, William. Mercer County, Pa. Sup-
Jan. 28 plementary pension statement. Copy.
2DD347-349a 4 pp.
1829
Feb. 7
17DD13
Smyth, Gen. Alexander. Virginia. Speech on the
bill for granting five thousand acres of
land to the heir of Gen. William Campbell,
of Virginia, delivered in the House of Rep¬
resentatives. Account of Gen. William
Campbell’s Revolutionary service, particu¬
larly at King’s Mountain. Pamphlet.
12 pp.
1829
Campbell, David. Pleasant Grove, Wilson County,
June 10 Tenn. Letter [to United States marshal]
16DD56b
Writer summoned as witness by Robb in
suit of Matthew Leeke, lessee vs. Elijah
Milton et al. ; cannot attend on account of
poor health. A. L. S. 1 p.
1829
July 4
16DD56
[Campbell, David.] Pleasant Grove, Wilson County,
Tenn. Account of settlement of Camp¬
bell’s Station, Tenn., given to Lyman C.
Draper by Gen. W. B. Campbell, Carthage,
Tenn. Archibald McCaleb, Alexander
Campbell, two David Campbells, and
Jonathan Douglass, with their families,
began settlement; Indians took horses;
John Martin and George Fields gave in¬
formation of Indian movements; Capt.
John Baird with company ranged country
to drive off Indians between Holston and
Clinch; settlers moved up to Capt. Amos
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1830
Dec. 3
13DD101
1831
Oct. 11
13DD44
[1831-32]
9DD94, 95
1832
Jan. 3
3DD92
Byrd’s on Holston ; conferences with
Cherokee for return of horses failed ; ex¬
pedition against Indian towns resulted in
war; several stations broken up; Gen.
Joseph Martin’s expedition against lower
Cherokee towns had skirmish at Lookout
Mountain ; Campbell’s Station reestab¬
lished by North Carolina law ; Col. David
Campbell appointed to raise company for
border protection, but pay for provisions
and protection inadequate until territorial
government was established; trouble with
Indians continued before and after Hols¬
ton treaty; Col. John Sevier marched 700
men to Ishe’s fort ; Doublehead and Pump¬
kin Boy as spies; destruction of Covitt’s
family; Sevier continued war with Cher¬
okee until Nickajack campaign; families
confined to station nine years. A. D. 5 pp.
Sumter, Thomas. Letter to Mr. Robertson, Charles¬
ton. Request for four boatmen. Copy.
1 P-
Sumter, Thomas. South Mount. Certificate of good
character for Myer Moses; sympathized
with American cause; gave relief to pris¬
oners. Copy. 1 p. Endorsed: carefully
copied by me — July 4, 1873 — L. C. D.
American Annual Register. Obituary of Col. Robert
Campbell, leader of Whig party, who died
near Knoxville, January, 1832. Account
of his military services. Copy. 3 pp. En¬
dorsed: Memo, by L. C. D. Interpreta¬
tion of Indian battle mentioned and Chris¬
tian’s Cherokee expedition.
Bahin, John. Delaware County, Pa. Petition to Con¬
gress asking for pension. Copy. 1 p.
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1832 Martin, Moses. Pulaski County, Ky. Pension state-
Jan. 21 ment. Entered service, 1776, under com-
3DD336-338 mand of Capt. Richard Goode and Col.
Martin Armstrong; when army joined
that of Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford, declar¬
ant served under command of Col. William
Christian and Colonel Williams in Chero¬
kee expedition, 1776. Copy. 3 pp.
[1832] Hampton, John. Jackson County, Ga. Pension state¬
ment. Entered service from North Caro¬
lina in 1778 ; participated in Gen. [John]
Ashe's defeat at Brier Creek, Ga. ; with
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter’s forces in engage¬
ment at Ramsour’s Mills, King’s Mountain.
Hanging Rock, Fishing Creek, and Mus-
grove’s Mill; Capt. Wade Hampton, Gen.
[Andrew] Pickens, Col. [John] Purvis and
Captain Williams mentioned. Copy. 3 pp.
John. Henderson County, Ky. Pension
statement. Drafted into service from
Newburg County, S. C.; under command
of Major Gillam in battle of Stono Ferry;
with Col. James Williams in attack on
Tories; served in Gen. [Andrew] Wil¬
liamson’s Cherokee campaign, 1779 ; Major
Haversham, Captain McIntosh, and Cap¬
tain Lucas mentioned. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Dysart, John. Bedford County, Tenn. Summary of
AUG. 2 pension statement. Born in Chester
2DD412-413 County, Pa. in 1749; entered service 1776,
under command of Capt. William Moore
and Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford; associated
with Capt. Robert Patton, Capt. Samuel
Wood, Col. [Joseph] McDowell, Maj.
[Charles] McDowell, and Gen. [W. L.]
Davidson; in battle of King’s Mountain,
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3DD180-182
1832
Martin,
July 17
2DD291-292
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1832
Aug. 7
2DD44-46
1832
Aug. 7
3DD80-85
under command of Col. [William] Camp¬
bell and Col. [John] Sevier. Copy. 2 pp.
Baldwin, John. Ashe County, N. C. Pension state¬
ment. Resided in Burke County [N. C.]
during Revolution; volunteered to fight
Cherokee Indians under Capt. [Robert]
Alexander; stationed at Edmondson’s fort
[N. C.] and Davidson’s fort [N. C.], 1777;
at battle of Cowpens under command of
Maj. Joseph McDowell; death of Gen.
[W. L.] Davidson in battle with Lord
Cornwallis; granted discharges by Maj.
Joseph McDowell, Captain Smith, Capt.
[Robert] Alexander, and Captain Erwin.
Copy. 3 pp.
Clark, Jonas. Madison County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Entered service, 1779; under
command of Capt. Richard Simmons, sent
out to intercept Colonel Cruger who was
attempting to join British at Charleston;
Col. Benjamin Lincoln and Col. [Freder¬
ick] Hambright in command of Americans
at Charleston; placed under command of
Capt. Nathaniel Martin; with Gen.
[ Thomas] Sumter in battle of Hanging
Rock; defeat of Gen. [Horatio] Gates on
Aug. 15, 1780 near Camden; Sumter’s
troops surprised by Tarleton on retreat
across Fishing Creek; partisan warfare
with Lord Cornwallis’ forces ; Capt.
Nathaniel Martin taken prisoner in skir¬
mish and command devolved upon Lieut.
Robert Walker; with General Greene in
battle of Guilford Court House ; made
lieutenant by Governor Rutledge; attach¬
ed to Col. William Polk’s regiment in
skirmish at Friday’s Fort, Orangeburg
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Court House, and Shubrick’s plantation;
death of Lieut. Thomas Polk and Maj.
James Rutherford, and imprisonment of
Col. William Washington at battle of Eu-
taw Springs. Copy. 6 pp.
1832 Bowen, Charles. Knox County, Tenn. Pension state-
Aug. 10 ment. Served under command of his
2DD228-231 brother Capt. William Bowen, and Capt.
John Campbell; in battle of King’s
Mountain under command of Capt. Wil¬
liam Edmondson, Col. William Campbell,
and Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland; his broth¬
er, Reese Bowen, killed; incident of nar¬
rowly escaped death at hands of Col. [Ben¬
jamin] Cleveland; made captain by Gov.
[Beverly] Randolph. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 Moore, John. Bedford County, Tenn. Pension state-
Aug. 15 ment. Volunteered under service of Capt.
2DD330-333 Robert Gillespie; later reenlisted in
Capt. Peter Hedrick’s company ; skir¬
mishes with Tories; under command of
Capt. [William] Washington and Gen.
[Daniel] Morgan at battle of Cowpens;
taken prisoner by Tories who were com¬
manded by Capt. John Smith and Capt.
Barney Bowers; released by Lord Corn¬
wallis. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 Beatty, James. Rutherford County, Tenn. Pension
Aug. 20 statement. Entered service under com-
3DD183-194 mand of Capt. Jacob Nicholas, Gen. Grif¬
fith Rutherford, Lieut. David Henry, Gen.
[Andrew] Williamson, and Adj. Gen. Wil¬
liam Davidson; engaged in Snow Cam¬
paign, 1775; under command of Col.
Francis Locke in attack on General
McLeod ; served in regiment of Col. James
Martin ; participated in Gen. Griffith
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Rutherford’s Cherokee campaign of 1776,
under command of Col. Francis Locke,
Colonel Dobbin, and Col. James Martin;
with Gen. [Andrew] Pickens in Gen.
[Andrew] Williamson’s “Black Hole”
fight; under command of Col. Francis
Locke, Capt. Jacob Nicholas, and Gen.
Griffith Rutherford in a march through
South Carolina and Georgia, 1778-1779;
present at Gen. [John] Ashe’s defeat at
Brier Creek, Ga. ; Col. Archibald Lytle,
Capt. William Lytle, and Maj. Anthony
Sharp mentioned. Copy. 12 pp.
1832 Hood, Thomas. White County, Tenn. Pension state-
AUG. 21 ment. Entered service in 1777 under com-
2DD185-187 mand of Captain Downey in Bedford
County, Va. ; marched to Williamsburg;
substituted for Moses Johnson in Capt.
Isaac Wilson’s company; associated with
Col. Evan Shelby, Col. Charles Robertson,
and Capt. John Sevier; substituted for
Adam Hall in Capt. James Morrison’s com¬
pany of Colonel Phifer’s regiment; under
command of Captain John Smith and Col¬
onel Holmes at battle of Ramsour’s Mills in
battle of King’s Mountain; Capt. John
Cleveland, Col. Benjamin Cleveland men¬
tioned. Copy. 3 pp.
Jacob. Sullivan County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Entered service under com¬
mand of Capt. William Buchanan ; in bat¬
tle at Long Island [Tenn.] ; under com¬
mand of Col. [William] Christian; associ¬
ated with Capt. Elijah Robinson and
[Capt.] Evan Shelby in Cherokee cam¬
paign; under command of Capt. John
Pemberton at battle of King’s Mountain.
Copy. 5 pp.
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1832 Moore, William. Rowan County, N. C. Pension
Aug. 22 statement. Entered service June 22, 1780;
2DD325-327
served under command of Capt. Petei
Hedrick, Col. Francis Locke, and Gen.
Griffith Rutherford; later under command
of Capt. Thomas Carson, Capt. William
Cole, Capt. Hugh Hall, and Capt. John
Lopp; in skirmish directed toward Tory
leader, Fanning. Attested by Jacob Leon¬
ard. Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Beard, William. Sumner County, Tenn. Pension
Aug. 26 statement. Born in Pennsylvania, 1761;
3DD58-60
entered service under command of Capt.
William Davidson and Maj. James White;
joined Gen. [Thomas] Sumter’s forces and
was taken prisoner in engagement at Fish¬
ing Creek; escaped with John Miller and
Duncan McCowan; discharged by Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford. Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Alexander, William. Mecklenburg County, N. C.
AUG. 28
3DD158-161
Pension statement. Entered service as
captain under command of Col. Adam
Alexander ; under command of Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford in attack on Ind¬
ians; under command of Col. [James]
Williams and [Capt.] Ezekiel Polk in pur¬
suit of Tory, [William] Cunningham;
also served under Gen. [Thomas] Sumter
at battles of Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock,
and Gates’ defeat; associated with Col.
Wade Hampton at battle of Monk’s Cor¬
ners, Eutaw Springs, and the taking of
Friday’s Fort. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 Hutchinson, William. Mecklenburg County, N. C.
Aug. 28
3DD119-122
Pension statement. Born in Augusta
County, Va. in 1750; entered service
from North Carolina in 1774; under com-
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mand of Col. Thomas Polk and General
Richardson in the Snow Campaign; later
served as lieutenant in Capt. John Brown¬
field’s company of Gen. [Griffith] Ruther¬
ford’s troops; also served under command
of Col. [Thomas ] Brandon, Col. George
Alexander, Col. Adam Alexander, Colonel
Phifer, and Captain Jack ; with Gen. [Grif¬
fith] Rutherford in Cherokee campaign;
appointed captain by Gen. [Thomas] Sum¬
ter ; aided in capture of Friday’s Fort and
of Orangeburg; participated in battle of
Monk’s Corner, S. C. ; discharged by Col.
William Henderson during illness of Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 Robinson, Robert. Mecklenburg County, N. C. Pen-
Aug. 28 sion statement. Entered service under
3DD162-164 command of Capt. John Sharp and Col.
[Frederick] Hambright; joined Gen.
[Benjamin] Lincoln’s forces; later served
under command of Capt. William Alex¬
ander, [Col.] Wade Hampton and Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter; also served under com¬
mand of Captain McKnight, Col. Robert
Irwin, and Capt. [James] Thompson ;
with Captain Knox in battle at Ramsour’s
Mills; participated in battle of Hanging
Rock. Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Smith, William. Mecklenburg County, N. C. Pension
Aug. 30 statement. Entered service under com-
3DD69-70 mand of Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford and
Col. Adam Alexander in Cherokee cam¬
paign; served under command of Gen.
[Benjamin] Lincoln and Capt. James Os¬
born at siege of Charleston; with Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter, Col. William Polk, and
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Capt. Thomas Shelby in Tory skirmishes.
Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Carson, William. Warren County, Ky. Pension
Sept. 3
2DD293-294
statement. Enlisted from Edgefield, S. C.
under command of Captain Sinquefield in
Gen. [Andrew] Williamson’s brigade; sta¬
tioned at blockhouse near Ninety-Six
[S. C.] under command of Captain Toles;
with Captain Butler in skirmishes against
Tories. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Moore, John. Hall County, Ga. Pension statement.
Sept. 3
2DD328-329
Born in 1757 ; entered service under com¬
mand of Captain Hudson and Col. [Jos¬
eph] Martin ; later served under com¬
mand of Capt. Jeremiah McClain; with
Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln in battle at
Stono Ferry [N. C.] ; attached to Col.
[Martin] Armstrong’s regiment. Copy.
2 pp.
1832 Allen, Col. Richard. Wilkes County, N. C. Pension
Sept. 5
3DD311-320
statement. Born Nov. 26, 1741 in Mary¬
land; entered service from North Caro¬
lina as sergeant in Capt. Jesse Walton’s
company ; marched to Cross Creek in
pursuit of Tories; joined by Col. Martin
Armstrong and Col. Alexander Martin;
defeat of Tory, General McDonald at Cross
Creek, 1776; with Capt. Benjamin Cleve¬
land in attack on Indians and in pursuit of
Tory, Colonel Roberts; joined Col. And¬
rew Hampton in attack on Tory Col.
Sam. Bryan; with Col. Joseph Herndon
on march to King’s Mountain; guarded
prisoners taken at King’s Mountain battle,
until relieved by Maj. [Joseph] Winston
and Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland; associated
with Gen. [Nathanael] Greene, Gen.
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[Andrew] Pickens, and Col. [William]
Locke in pursuit of Lord Cornwallis ; Tory
Colonel Pyles defeated by Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens’ troops. Copy. 10 pp. Endorsed :
Col. Richard Allen died Oct. 10, 1832 in
Wilkes County.
1832 Kerr, James. White County, Tenn. Pension state-
Sept. 4 ment. Entered service as a spy under
7DD62a General McDowell; sent to Blackstocks
fort, S. C. to watch British; reported to
General McDowell and Colonel Steen ;
latter defeats British at Blackstocks; de¬
clarant joined Colonel Williams’ forces;
council of commanders results in his going
to reconnoitre Ferguson’s position; gain¬
ed information which eventually led to
British defeat at King’s Mountain. Copy.
2 pp.
1832 Kerr, Joseph. White County, Tenn. Pension state-
Sept. 4 ment. Was a cripple and not subject to
2DD233-236 military duty; volunteered as spy in ser¬
vice of Gen. [Joseph] McDowell ; detailed
to watch operations of British at Black¬
stocks; report to Gen. [Joseph] McDow¬
ell and Col. [James] Steen’s subsequent
victory at battle of Blackstocks; council
held by Col. [John] Sevier, [Benjamin]
Cleveland, [Isaac] Shelby, and [James]
Steen, in which Kerr was commissioned to
spy on [Col. Patrick] Ferguson near
King’s Mountain; British defeated in bat¬
tle which followed; at instance of Captain
Barnett declarant is sent to camp of Brit¬
ish under General Floyd and Captain
Huck ; narrow escape from death ; Captain
Barnett’s strategy results in Captain
Huck’s defeat. Copy. 4 pp.
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1832 McFadden, Alexander. Rutherford County, N. C.
Sept. 10 Pension statement. Served as minuteman
2DD109-112 under Capt. James McFadden; in attack
on Cherokee Indians at Oconohifta; under
command of Col. William Graham in pur¬
suit of Tories to Rutledge Ford; stormed
fort at Thicketty; his house raided by
Tories; in attack at Shire’s Ferry; Col.
Richard Singleton, Col. [Thomas] Sumter,
Capt. James Gray, Capt. James Miller,
Col. Robert Porter, Capt. Thomas Price
mentioned. Copy. 4 pp.
William. Franklin County, Ga. Pension
statement. Entered service in 1780, under
command of Capt. Nathaniel Allston; sta¬
tioned at Drury Tew’s station; served as
spy for Capt. Samuel Walker; also under
command of Maj. James Dillard, Col. Ben¬
jamin Kilgore, and Colonel O’Neal. Copy.
2 pp.
1832 Smith,
Sept. 10
2DD295-296
1832 Cathcart, Joseph. Monroe County, Tenn. Pension
Sept. 20 statement. Born in Ireland; entered ser-
3DD146-150 vice from South Carolina under command
of Captain Turner, Col. John Winn, and
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter; aided in capture
of British at Caldwell’s place; captured
by Tories under command of Captain Rog¬
ers and sent to Camden to be tried as spy ;
additional facts of service. Copy. 5 pp.
1832 Adair, John. Wayne County, Ky. Pension statement.
Sept. 24 Born in Ireland, 1759; moved to Sulli-
2DD171-174 van County, N. C. ; entered service there;
with [Col. William] Campbell in defense
of frontier and at Blackstocks fort, when
attacked by Shawnee Indians under chief
Logan; under command of Capt. George
Brooks in skirmish near Elk Garden;
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under command of Capt. James Elliott.
Note by L. C. Draper that this is not Gen.
John Adair of Kentucky. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 Tinsley, James. Spartanburg District, S. C. Pen-
Sept. 25 sion statement. Born in Culpeper County,
2DD258-262 Va. ; served as substitute for James
Smith under Capt. J[oseph] Hays, Col.
James Williams, and General Williamson;
in battle of Blackstocks under command of
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter, Capt. Daniel Wil¬
liams, Col. [Joseph] Hays, and Gen. [Ben¬
jamin] Lincoln; expedition against Cher¬
okee under command of Major Jolly and
Gen. [Andrew] Pickens ; also served
under Col. Levi Casey. Attested by Reu¬
ben Golding, Robert Long, and Henry
Pitts, Laurens District, S. C. Copy. 5 pp.
1832 Crabtree, Isaac. Overton County, Tenn. Pension
Sept. 27 statement. Entered service in 1775, under
3DD40-43 command of Capt. Aaron Lewis; reen¬
listed under Capt. John Montgomery, and
participated in Col. [William] Christian’s
Cherokee campaign; acted as spy in Col.
Arthur Campbell’s regiment; with Col.
Daniel Smith in Indian attack at Glade
Hollow Fort; also under command of Col.
William Russell. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 Davis, John L. Wilson County, Tenn. Pension state-
Sept. 28 ment. Entered service under command of
3DD113-118 Gen. Griffith Rutherford, Col. Robert
Irwin, Lieut. Col. William Haggins, and
Gen. William Davidson; failed to reach
Ramsour's Mills in time to aid Colonel
Locke in attack on British; with Capt.
John Brownfield and Gen. [Thomas] Sum¬
ter in battle at Rocky Mount ; participated
in battle at Hanging Rock; later served
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under command of Capt. Samuel Hart, Col.
[W. R]. Davie, and Col. [William] Wash¬
ington. Copy. 5 pp.
1832 Collins, John. Spartanburg District, S. C. Pension
Sept. 29 statement. Served under command of Col.
2DD197-199 John Thomas, Colonel Richardson, Capt¬
ain McElhamp, and Gen. [Andrew] Wil¬
liamson in 1778; with Florida expedition
under Captain Palmer and Col. [Thomas]
Brandon, in 1780; served as captain
under command of Col. John Thomas ;
with Colonels Shelby and Clark at battle
of Iron Works [S. C.] and at the taking of
Thicketty Fort; fought under command of
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter at Blackstocks ;
participated in skirmishes at Watkins,
Bush River, and Grierson’s Fort; Colonel
Purvis, [Col. John] Twiggs, and Col.
[Benjamin] Roebuck mentioned. Copy.
3 pp.
1832 Roebuck, George. Spartanburg District, S. C. Pen-
Sept. 29 sion statement. Entered service under
3DD3-5 command of Lieutenant Dickson and Col¬
onel Nash; with Gen. [Henry] Lee in bat¬
tle at Sullivan’s Island [S. C.] ; later vol¬
unteered under command of Captain
Prince, Col. [Andrew] Pickens, and Maj.
[William] Davidson, and participated in
Cherokee expedition; in engagement at
Golphin’s cowpens where Major Ross was
killed ; also served under command of
Maj. John Ford and Col. [Benjamin] Roe¬
buck. Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Collins, John. Hall County, Ga. Pension statement.
Sept. Entered service, 1776; served under Col.
2DD86-94 [James] Neal, and Lieutenant Colonel
Watson; associated with Colonels Sum-
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ter, Middleton, Thompson, and Thomas in
Indian engagement; under command of
Maj. Francis Ross; defeat of Gen. [John]
Ashe at Brier Creek [Ga.] ; Generals
Lincoln, and Pulaski, Colonel Lewis, and
Gen. John Butler at battle of Stono; Col¬
lins’ company commanded by Col. Charles
McDowell and Lt. Col. Hugh Tinnin; ap¬
pointed sergeant major by Col. Archibald
Lytle; Col. [Patrick] Ferguson killed at
battle of King’s Mountain ; Gen. [Daniel]
Morgan defeated by Tarleton in battle of
Cowpens; Major [Andrew] Pickens in com¬
mand at Guilford Court House ; Collins
given captaincy at Orangeburg [S. C.] by
Col. [Richard] Winn; also served under
command of Col. [Andrew] Hampton, Col.
[Frederick] Hambright, Capt. John Low-
man, and Col. [William] Campbell. Attested
by William Carr. Copy. 9 pp.
1832 Culbertson, Josiah. Daviess County, Ind. Summary
Sept. of pension statement. Served in Snow
2DD409-410 campaign under command of Capt. John
Thomas, Col. John Thomas, and Gen.
[James] Richardson ; participated in
battles of Cowpens, Ramsour’s Mills,
King’s Mountain, and in the siege of Sa¬
vannah; defended ammunition from Col.
[John] Moore. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Smith, William. Jefferson County, Tenn. Pension
Oct. 2 statement. Born in Virginia, 1746; vol-
3DD66-68 unteered under command of Capt. Rich¬
ard Pollard, Col. Andrew Williamson, and
Maj. Andrew Pickens; participated in
Snow campaign; aided in capture and
hanging of Tory Captain Linley ; in Indian
attack at Philip’s Fort, Ga. ; with Col.
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William Henderson in siege of Ninety-Six ;
British messenger, Hugh Aikens, brings
besieged promise of relief. Copy. 7 pp.
David. William County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Entered service from South
Carolina under command of Capt. John
Hill and Col. James Kershaw ; attached to
Captain John Harrison’s company, under
Col. Eli Kershaw, and Gen. [Andrew]
Williamson in defeat of British at Brier
Creek [Ga.] ; under command of Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter in battles of Hanging
Rock and Rocky Mount; with Col. [W. R.]
Davie and Capt. Robert Martin at battle
at Ramsour’s Mills; defeated Tories at
Wahab, S. C. ; later served under com¬
mand of Captain Armstrong, Col. [Wil¬
liam] Washington, and Gen. [Daniel]
Morgan ; aided in taking of forts Congaree
and Motts; joined Col. [Henry] Lee and
Gen. [Francis] Marion at Biggin Church,
near Orangeburg [S. C.] ; pursuit and at¬
tack on Tories at Quimby; Colonel Hav-
ersham, Col. Wade Hampton, Capt. John
Reed, Capt. Luke Petty, and Capt. Roger
Gordon mentioned. Copy. 9 pp.
1832 Alexander, James. Greenville District, S. C. Pen-
OCT. 9 sion statement. Entered service as substi-
1DD160-163 tute for brother; under command of
Capt. Andrew Berry, and Col. John
Thomas in Gen. Thomas Sumter’s militia;
under command of Colonel Richardson ;
acted as guard in attack on Indians ; taken
prisoner by Tories; under command of
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter, Col. John Thomas,
and Lieut. Col. [Benjamin] Roebuck in
battle of Blackstocks; joined Gen. [Dan-
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1832 Carter,
Oct. 4
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iel] Morgan at Grindall Shoals in battle of
Cowpens ; with Capt. John Berry and Col.
[Benjamin] Roebuck in Tory attack at
Williams Ford [S. C.] ; with Gen. [Nathan¬
ael] Greene in siege of Ninety-Six; dis¬
charged by Major John Ford. Copy. 4 pp.
1832 McDowell, Robert. Dekalb County, Ga. Pension
Oct. 9 statement. Entered service, 1779; under
2DD297-298 command of Captain Parsons and Col.
Charles McDowell in attack on Col. Am¬
brose Mills at North Pacolet, S. C. ; served
under Gen. [Thomas] Sumter, Col. [John]
Thomas and Col. [James] Neal in battle at
Blackstocks [S. C.] ; with Col. Elijah
Clarke, Col. [Evan] Shelby, and Capt.
Samuel Moore at siege of Augusta; par¬
ticipated in siege of Ninety-Six under com¬
mand of Capt. John Collins, of Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene’s brigade; also at
battle of Cowpens. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Patton, Matthew. Union District, S. C. Pension
Oct. 11 statement. Born June 4, 1758, South
2DD248-255 Carolina; volunteered under command of
Capt. John Blasingame in 1775 ; aided
Colonel Drayton who was guarding stores
from Royalists under Colonel Fletcher; in
pursuit of Indians under command of Capt.
Robert Farris and Capt. Robert Patton;
aided General Williamson in building Fort
Jameson [S. C.] ; with Col. [Joseph] Mar¬
tin in Snow Campaign; also served under
command of Col. [John] Thomas and
Capt. [James] Richardson; received capt¬
ain’s commission; aided Isaiah Culbert¬
son in defense of Col. [John] Thomas’
house ; at battle of Stono, under command
of Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, Col. William
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1832
Oct. 12
3DD14-15,
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Oct. 15
3DD1-2
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Oct. 15
3DD7-13
Wofford, and Col. [John] Hampton;
participated in battles of Cowpens, Mus-
grove’s Mill, Blackstocks; taken pris¬
oner with twelve others and held for six
months. Copy. 7 pp.
Bryson, Maj. Daniel. Macon County, N. C. Pension
statement. Entered service under com-
33-35 mand of Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford, Col.
Francis Locke, and Capt. Gilbert Falls;
elected captain, 1778; engaged in battle
at Ramsour’s Mills ; in attack on Col. John
Moore; later served under command of
Gen. [Daniel] Morgan and Gen. William
Davidson ; joined Gen. [Nathanael]
Greene’s forces. Attested by William
Erwin, William McLeod, and John Moore.
Copy. 2 pp.
McNeese, Robert. Laurens District, S. C. Pension
statement. Entered service under com¬
mand of Capt. John Rodgers, Maj. [And¬
rew] Williamson, and Colonel Richardson
during campaign of 1776; later served
under Maj. [Jonathan] Downs in Indian
battles of Ring Fight and Black Hole ; with
Gen. [Nathanael] Greene in siege of Nine¬
ty-Six. Copy. 2 pp.
Smith, William. Lincoln County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Born in Virginia, 1762; enter¬
ed service under command of Capt. John
Sevier, Lieut. Jonathan Tipton, and Capt.
James Robinson; appointed lieutenant
under command of Capt. Landon Carter;
later served in attack on Indians under
command of Col. [William] Campbell and
Maj. Jesse Walton; participated in battle
at Wofford’s Iron Works and at Mus-
grove’s Mill; associated with Col. [John]
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Clarke and Colonel Anderson in engage¬
ment at Cedar Spring. Copy. 7 pp.
1832 Martin, James. York District, S. C. Pension state-
Oct. 16
3DD637-339
ment. Born, 1755; entered service 1775
under command of Col. [Thomas] Neal,
and Gen. [James] Richardson in attack on
Tories who were commanded by Cunning¬
ham ; also served under Capt. Francis
Ross; in battle with Cherokee at Black
Hole ; appointed captain ; with Gen.
[John] Ashe in his defeat at Brier Creek;
attacked British under Colonel Turnbull
at Rocky Mount; joined Gen. [Thomas]
Sumter near Winnsboro; with him in
battles of Hanging Rock, Fishdam Ford,
and Blackstocks. Copy. 3 pp.
[1832] Cunningham, James. Laurens District, S. C. Pen-
Oct. 17
2DD286
sion statement. Volunteered in 1776,
under command of Capt. [Charles] Kil¬
gore, Col. James Williams, Maj. Jonathan
Downs, and [Gen. Andrew] Williamson;
later acted as captain in Col. [James]
Williams’ regiment; with [Gen. Nathan¬
ael] Greene in siege of Ninety-Six. Copy.
1 P-
1832 Long, Robert. Laurens District, S. C. Pension
Oct. 17 statement. Born in Ireland about 1763;
2DD308-311
served under Capt. Josiah Greer, Col. Rob¬
ert McCrery, and Gen. Andrew Williamson
in campaign to take St. Augustine [Fla.] ;
aided in Colonel Boyd’s defeat; with Maj.
Robert Gillam in attack on Creek Indians;
failed to reach Col. [Andrew] Pickens in
siege of Charleston ; served under com¬
mand of Col. Joseph Hays, Capt. Samuel
Ewing, Gen. Daniel Morgan, Capt. James
Dillard, and Col. Levi Casey. Copy. 4 pp.
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1832 Patton, Samuel. Buncombe County, N. C. Pension
Oct. 19 statement. Entered service in Rowan
2DD18-20 County, N. C.; served under command of
following officers : Captain Lapp, Lieut.
John McGahey, Gen. Griffith Rutherford,
Capt. William Sheppard, Col. George Lit¬
tle, Gen. [John] Ashe, Capt. Robert Pat¬
ton, Gen. Charles McDowell; was in battle
at Ramsour’s Mills; fought against Cher¬
okee under command of Capt. Daniel
Smith, and Capt. Thomas Little. Copy.
3 pp.
1832 Baker, Bowling. Clay County, Ky. Pension state-
Oct. 22 ment. Entered service in 1780, at age of
2DD377-382 sixteen; served under command of Col.
Martin Armstrong, Maj. Mica j ah Lewis,
Lieut. Robert Kilpatrick, and Capt. Paul
Patrick ; with Gen. [Griffith] Ruther¬
ford’s troops in skirmish at Rocky River,
where Col. W. L. Davidson was wounded;
with Gen. [Horatio] Gates’ army in his
defeat at Saunders Creek ; reenlisted under
command of Capt. William Nall and Maj.
Joseph Phillips; in charge of British pri¬
soners taken at King’s Mountain; under
command of Capt. Samuel Johnston,
Lieut. Elisha Reynolds, and Maj. Francis
Hargraves in pursuit of Colonel Fanning’s
Tories; with Capt. James Stinson and
Col. Charles Robertson in Chickamauga
expedition of 1782; joined Col. Isaac
Shelby’s forces ; associated with Col. John
Sevier, Col. Charles Robertson, and Capt.
Thomas Wood in Cherokee expedition of
September, 1782. Copy. 6 pp.
1832 Dobson, Joseph. Burke County, N. C. Pension state-
OCT. 22 ment. Served under command of Capt.
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2DD60-65 John Harden, Lieut. James Brittain, Colo¬
nel Bateman, Col. Charles McDowell, and
Gen. Alexander Martin; Gen. [Richard]
Caswell defeats Tories at Black River; in
Lieut. Frank Locke’s company under
Capt. Joseph McDowell, in Gen. [Griffith]
Rutherford’s Cherokee expedition; served
as spy under Capt. Thomas Little, until
discharged ; re-entered service under
command of Capt. Thomas Donaho, Col.
Archibald Lytle, and Gen. James Thax-
ton ; with Gen. [John] Ashe when defeat¬
ed by British at Bear Creek; in battle of
Stono; injured in battle of Ramsour’s
Mills, 1780; with Capt. Joseph McDowell
in defeat by Ferguson at Cane Creek and
Allen’s place skirmishes ; wounded in bat¬
tle at King’s Mountain and convalesced at
home of George Wilfong; captain in Maj.
Joseph McDowell’s expedition against
Cherokee, 1781 ; in command at Wofford’s
Fort, S. C. Copy. 6 pp.
1832 Graham, Col. William. Rutherford County, N. C.
OCT. 23 Pension statement. Born in Virginia,
7DD156-164 1742; enter service, 1776; made com¬
missioner at Cross Creek ; appointed colo¬
nel commandant of the Tryon militia ;
with David Dickey and William Twitty;
defeated Tories in attack on his house; en¬
gaged in battle at Wofford’s Iron Works,
where Maj. Burrell Smith, Thomas Scott,
and Capt. John Potts were killed; with
Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford in campaign
against the Indians ; received orders from
Generals Rutherford, Greene, Polk, and
Colonels Davidson and Smallwood. At¬
tested by Samuel Espey and Alexander
McFadden. Copy. 9 pp.
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1832 Pickens, Andrew. Abbeville District, S. C. Pension
Oct. 23
3DD339-341
statement. Entered service, 1776; served
in Cherokee campaign under command of
Gen. Andrew Williamson, Capt. Robert
Anderson, and Lieut. William Riley;
served as scout under command of Capt.
Robert Caruthers ; cousin of Col. Andrew
Pickens; acquainted with Col. [Henry]
Lee and Col. [William] Washington.
Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Withrow, James. Rutherford County, N. C. Pen-
Oct. 23
3DD295-297
sion statement. Entered service under
command of Col. Andrew Hampton and
Capt. Robert Carter ; was captain at
Blackstocks and at King’s Mountain; also
under command of Col. William Graham
and General Sumter. Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Adair, James. Chester District, S. C. Pension state-
Oct. 24 ment. Born in Pennsylvania, 1752; enter-
3DD170-171
ed service from South Carolina in 1776;
served under command of Capt. Frank
Ross and Col. Thomas Neel; later com¬
manded by Capt. John McCool and Col.
David Hopkins. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Neel, William. Giles County, Va. Pension state-
Oct. 29
2DD241-243
ment. Entered service under command of
Capt. Samuel Vance; stationed at War¬
rick’s and Cloverlick stations [Va.] ; re¬
enlisted with Capt. Patrick Buchanan,
Captains Tate and Gilmore; under com¬
mand of Gen. [Daniel] Morgan at battle
of Cowpens [S. C.] ; cavalry commanded
by Colonel Brandon ; associated with
Captain Cartmell, Lieut. David Gwyn,
Gen. [Nathanael] Greene; Major Row¬
land, Col. [Henry] Lee, Gen. [William]
Campbell, General Williams and Capt.
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David May in battle of Guilford Court
House; with Maj. Patrick Lockhart’s
forces at surrender of Cornwallis. Copy.
3 pp.
1832 Moore, John. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension state-
Oct. 30 ment. Volunteered in Capt. Richard
2DD36-40 Singleton’s company, under command of
Col. William Graham and Col. Andrew
Hampton ; served two months ; again
volunteered under command of Capt. Rob¬
ert Alexander ; stationed at Magahee
Fort [N. C.] ; skirmishes against Indians
conducted by Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford
and Gen. [Andrew] Williamson; made
lieutenant by Capt. John Barber ; aided in
suppression of Tories under Brown ; under
command of Capt. William Chronicle and
General Butler ; in pursuit of Tories com¬
manded by Colonel Floyd [Boyd] ; parti¬
cipated in battle of Ramsour’s Mills; also
served under Gen. [Thomas] Sumter ;
scouting service against Captain Huck.
Copy. 5 pp.
1832 Espey, Samuel. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension state-
Oct. 31 ment. Born in Cumberland County, Pa. ;
2DD136-139 moved to Tryon County, N. C. ; entered
service under command of Capt. Peter
Carpenter; stationed at McFadden’s Fort;
with Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford in Chero¬
kee expedition; under command of Col.
Charles McLean and Captain Barber; in
battle of Cedar Springs, under command of
Col. William Graham and Gen. Charles Mc¬
Dowell; injured at King’s Mountain in
battle with Col. [Patrick] Ferguson’s
Tories; also served under command of
Gen. Thomas Polk and Colonel Marshall.
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Attested by Samuel Caldwell and James
Hill. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Forney, Abraham. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension
Oct. 31 statement. Drafted and served as private
2DD72-79 in Col. William Graham’s regiment under
Captain Johnston ; stationed near Ruther¬
ford Court House [N. C.] ; joined Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford at Pleasant Garden;
with Col. Will Sharp’s detachment; served
under Col. Charles McLean and Capt.
James Bird in attack on John Moore’s
Tories ; took prisoners to Salisbury
[N. C.] ; volunteered in Capt. John Bald¬
ridge’s company at Ramsour’s Mills ; under
command of Col. [William] Graham and
Lt. Col. [Frederick] Hambright at Espey;
united with Col. [James] Williams’ forces
in pursuit of Ferguson; joined troops
commanded by Captain Henderson, which
repulsed General Davidson on Catawba
River [N. C.] ; served as sergeant in
Capt. Samuel Espey’s company; served
under Capt. John Weir, who was later re¬
placed by Captain Loftin; in 1782, sub¬
stituted for brother ; Colonels Dudley,
Alexander, Miller, and Captain Jack men¬
tioned. Copy. 8 pp.
1832 Forney, Peter. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension state-
OCT. 31 ment. Entered service as substitute for
2DD127-135 Adam Straup ; served in Capt. James
Johnston’s company of Col. William Gra¬
ham’s regiment; stationed at Fort Mc-
Fadden [N. C.] ; with Captains Harden
and Cook and Capt. James Johnston in
pursuit of Indians; with Capt. James
Reid, Colonel McLean, and Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens in Tory attacks; appointed capt-
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Oct. 31
1DD1-17,
ain by Col. [Andrew] Hampton and Col.
[Frederick] Hambright to supersede Capt¬
ain Neel; under command of Col. [Fred¬
erick] Hambright in pursuit of Col. [And¬
rew] Floyd, who fled from Fishing Creek
to Rocky Mount; defeat of British under
Col. [John] Moore at Ramsour’s Mills,
1780; Maj. [James] Rutherford, Captains
Falls, Debyon, Bowman, Knox, and Sloan
killed; Gen. [W. L.] Davidson killed in
battle of Cowan’s ford; served as major
of dragoons in Gen. [Griffith] Ruther¬
ford’s company with Captains Simmons
and White, and Capt. Charles Polk. At¬
tested by Abraham Forney. Copy. 8 pp.
Hammond, Col. Samuel. Richland District, S. C.
Pension statement. Born in Richmond
21 County, Va. ; with Lieut. Leach and Lieut.
P. L. Lee, joined Captain Grayson’s in¬
fantry; with Patrick Henry in attack on
Lord Dunmore; defeated British at Great
Bridge, Va. ; joined Gen. [Benjamin]
Lincoln at Savannah River; in service
under General Hand in western Pa. ; served
under Gen. [Andrew] Williamson; with
Col. Leroy Hammond’s regiment attended
council at Augusta; appointed major
after battle of Musgrove’s Mill ; recruited
volunteer force which formed part of Col¬
onel [James] Williams regiment in the bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain ; with Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter in battle of Black-
stocks; associated with Colonels Twiggs,
[Elijah] Clarke, Few, William Wash¬
ington, and McCall ; with Gen. [Dan¬
iel] Morgan at Cowpens; reconnoitering
service relative to Cornwallis’ camp ;
Gen. [Nathanael] Greene, Gen. [Andrew]
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NOV.
Pickens, Colonels Jackson, Baker, Stark,
Lee and Williamson, and Captain Thomas
Kee mentioned ; discharged at Bacon’s
Bridge ; served against Cherokee with
Gen. Pickens, Captains Jesse Johnson
and George Hammond. Attested by
Maj. Andrew Hamilton, Abbeville Dis¬
trict, S. C., and M. Simpkins. Copy.
18 pp. Partly printed copy in 1DD225.
Duckworth, John. Burke County, N. C. Summary
of pension statement. Born, 1759, in Vir¬
ginia; entered service under command of
Capt. William Knox and Col. Alexander
Martin; joined Gen. [Henry] Lee in at¬
tack on Sullivan’s Island, 1777 ; with Capt.
Thomas Kennedy in attack on Cherokee
Indians; under command of Col. William
Sharp in battle at Ramsour’s Mills; with
Col. [Isaac] Shelby, Col. [John] Sevier,
and Col. [William] Campbell in defeat of
Ferguson at King’s Mountain. Copy. 1 p.
Dawson, William. Edgefield District, S. C. Pension
L statement. Entered service, 1776; under
154 command of Capt. Jefferson Williams and
Col. Andrew Williamson in attack on
Cherokee Indians; with Capt. Nathaniel
King, Colonel Johnson, and General But¬
ler in defeat of Gen. [John] Ashe at Brier
Creek, Ga. ; under command of General
Lincoln in battle at Stono; aided Gen.
Elijah Clarke and _ McCoy of Georgia in
attack on William Cunningham’s Tories at
Cedar Creek; joined Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens and Col. [Henry] Lee’s forces ; in
battle at Eutaw Springs. Copy. 4 pp.
Hamilton, Andrew. [Abbeville, S. C.] Letter to Col.
i [Samuel] Hammond, in praise of Revolu-
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1DD225 tionary services. Newspaper clipping
from the Charleston Courier of 1858. 1 p.
James. Habersham County, Ga. Pension
statement. Entered service from Burke
County, N. C. 1778 under Capt. James
Richardson and Col. Andrew Hampton ;
scouting services under Gen. [Griffith]
Rutherford ; later served under Capt.
Peter Ford, and Col. [Frederick] Ham-
bright; appointed ensign; at battles of
Blackstocks and Sumter’s Surprise, under
command of Captain Barnett, where Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford was taken prisoner;
served as spy for Captains Norwood and
Wellborne in Raft Swamp campaign; in
attack on Tories made by Capt. Adam
Hampton, Col. [Joseph] McDowell, Gen.
Charles McDowell, and Col. [James] Dun¬
lap; in battle of King’s Mountain with
Captain Barton and Gen. [Benjamin]
Cleveland; also served under Capt. Wil¬
liam Grey and Col. James Dugan. Attest¬
ed by James Starritt and John Stone-
cypher. Copy. 6 pp.
1832 Bain, John. Philadelphia [Pa]. Pension statement.
Nov. 17 Entered service from North Carolina
3DD95-96 under command of Capt. [Benjamin]
Clark ; with Col. [William] Sheppard and
Captain Tate in Cherokee expedition ;
served under Colonel Maybin at Valley
Forge; also with Colonel Davis’ regiment.
Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Allen, Samuel. Pulaski County, Ky. Pension state-
Nov. 19 ment. Volunteered from Virginia under
3DD125-129 command of Capt. David Gibson; at battle
of Guilford Court House, under command
of General Butler; joined Gen. [Thomas]
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Sumter and Gen. Nathanael Greene’s
forces ; in battle of Eutaw Springs. Copy.
5 pp.
1832 Abernathy, David. Giles County, Tenn. Pension
NOV. 20 statement. Entered service under com-
3DD177-179 mand of Colonel McLean with Gen. [Grif¬
fith] Rutherford’s troops in Cherokee
campaign; later placed under command
of Capt. [James] Jack and General Polk.
Copy. 3 pp.
1832 Alexander, Isaac. Mecklenburg County, N. C. Pen-
NOV. 28 sion statement. Entered service under
3DD172-173 command of Capt. Thomas Shelby and Col.
Thomas Polk; in Snow campaign; later
placed under command of Capt. Charles
Polk, Col. Adam Alexander of Gen. [Grif¬
fith] Rutherford’s troops ; with Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter at battle of Monk’s Cor¬
ner and at Shubrick. Copy. 2 pp.
Alexander, William. Knox County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Entered service, 1774, under
command of Capt. James Ewing and
Lieut. George Gibson; later volunteered
under command of Capt. John Lyles and
Lieut. William McCutcheon; with Col.
William Russell and Col. William Chris¬
tian in expedition against Cherokee; ac¬
companied Ensign William Davidson in
pursuit of Tory, Isaac Lebo; with David
Beattie in battle of King’s Mountain;
served under command of Capt. James
Montgomery, and Col. Arthur Campbell in
Col. John Sevier’s expedition against Ind¬
ians. Copy. 5 pp.
1832 Clements, Cornelius. Rutherford County, N. C.
Summary of pension statement. Born
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2DD398 near Augusta, Ga., 1757 ; served under
command of Captain Gilkey, Col. [And¬
rew] Hampton, Capt. James Withrow,
Colonel Miller, Maj. [Richard] Singleton,
Colonel Malmudy, and Gen. [Nathanael]
Greene. Copy. 1 p.
1832 De Priest, William. Rutherford County, N. C. Sum¬
mary of pension statement. Born in
2DD403 Goochland County, Va., 1760; served
under command of Capt. Joseph Martin;
with Capt. James Shelby and Colonel
Montgomery in attack on Indians; with
Col. [John] Sevier at battle of King’s
Mountain ; served under command of
Gen. [Francis] Marion. Copy. 1 p.
1832 Dickey, David. Iredell County, N. C. Summary of
pension statement. Born in Chester Coun-
2DD404 ty, Pa., 1760; guarded Tories in jail at
Salisbury; associated with General Wayne.
Copy. 1 p.
1832 Dickey, David. Rutherford County, N. C. Summary
of pension statement. Born in Augusta
2DD403 County, Va., 1747 ; served under command
of Capt. [George] Moffett, Col. [John]
Neal, Capt. Leonard Mallory, and Colonel
Hampton ; participated in siege of Charles¬
ton and in battle on Pacolet River [S. C.]
Copy. 1 p.
1832 Gray, James. Tryon, Rutherford County, N. C.
Summary of pension statement. Born in
2DD397, 419-420 Augusta County, Va., 1755; served under
command of Capt. James Miller, Col.
[William] Campbell, Capt. Edward Hamp¬
ton, and Captain Inman; aided in defeat
of Ferguson at King’s Mountain ; engage¬
ment at Fort Thicketty and on Pacolet
River. Copy. 2 pp.
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1832 Gray, James. Wilkes County, Va. Summary of pen¬
sion statement. Born in Virginia, 1763;
2DD397, 419 served under command of Capt. Samuel
Johnson, Major Hargraves, Capt. Benja¬
min Herndon, and Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land. Copy. 1 p.
Hill, Reuben. Rutherford County, N. C. Summary
of pension statement. Born in York Dist¬
rict, S. C. in 1764; ranger under com¬
mand of Capt. Butler. Copy. 1 p.
Padget, John. Rutherford County, N. C. Summary
of pension statement. Born in 17 63 ; en-
2DD416-417 listed in 1780, under command of Captain
Bostick and Colonel Ledbetter; with Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford in battles at Camden
and Hanging Rock; under command of
Captain Smith in Raft Swamp expedition.
Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Reynolds, Elisha. Wilkes County, N. C. Summary
of pension statement. Commissioned as
5DD124 lieutenant, 1782; services attested by
Capt. Samuel Johnson; commission sign¬
ed by Gov. Alexander Martin ; served
under command of Capt. Benjamin Cleve¬
land, Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford, and
Lieut. William Lenoir in Indian and Tory
skirmishes ; in battle at King’s Mountain ;
declarant left behind to guard baggage;
joined main forces next day at Colonel
Walker’s and took charge of prisoners;
served as lieutenant in Capt. Samuel John¬
son’s company, under Maj. Frank Har¬
graves; with Capt. Elisha Isaacs in at¬
tack on Tories under Fanning at Deep
River; aided in rescuing Col. Benjamin
Cleveland from Tories. Copy. 2 pp.
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1832 Watson, John. Nicholas County, Ky. Summary of
pension statement. Born in Pennsyl-
2DD398 vania; enlisted in North Carolina; served
under command of Capt. John Wilkins,
and Col. John Sevier; in battle of King’s
Mountain. Copy. 1 p.
Weaver, John. Pension statement. Bom Mar. 31,
1762 in Camden, S. C. ; later moved to
Laurens District; served in Col. John
Sevier’s regiment, under command of
Capt. Jacob Brown and Ensign James
Sevier ; associated with Capt. Thomas
Wood in expedition to Indian towns which
was concluded by treaty of peace with
Cherokee. Copy. 2 pp.
1832 Whelchel [Whitsal], John. Hall County, Ga. Sum¬
mary of pension statement. Born in Vir-
2DD398-400 ginia, 1756; drafted into service, 1777;
served under command of Capt. James
Stein, Col. John Thomas, Gen. [Andrew]
Williamson, Capt. James Terrill, [Col.]
William Wofford, Col. [Thomas] Brandon,
and Gen. Ben Lincoln; fought in battles
at Rocky Mount, Fishing Creek, and
Hanging Rock; with Col. [William]
Campbell in battle of King’s Mountain;
wounded in battle of Cowpens; partici¬
pated in battle of Eutaw Springs, siege of
Ninety-Six, and battle at Blackstocks ;
Gen. [Thomas] Sumter, Gen. [Daniel]
Morgan, Col. [William] Washington, and
Capt. John Thompson mentioned; geneal¬
ogical table given. Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Barkley, William. Morgan County, Ga. Pension
Jan. 7 statement. Entered service under com-
3DD138-141 mand of Colonels Moultrie and Simmons
in 1779; with Gen. [Thomas] Sumter in
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battle of Hanging Rock; participated in
engagement at Lynch’s Creek ; under
command of Generals Marion, Sumter, and
Lee in attack on British at Biggin Church ;
also under the command of Major Kimball
and Colonel Bratton. Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Crabtree, Jacob. Lee County, Va. Pension state-
Jan. 22 ment. Enlisted in company of Col. Arthur
2DD69-71 Campbell’s rangers, commanded by Capt.
James Crabtree, Lieut. Umberstone Lyon,
and Ensign Philemore Higgins; spying
expeditions in southwestern Virginia; dis¬
charged at Harrison’s Fort; reentered
service 1780, under command of Capt.
James Montgomery, Lieut. Samuel New¬
ell, and Ensign James Sims; joined reg¬
ular troops at Lead Mines, commanded by
Col. Jeremiah Pearce; in Col. William
Campbell’s regiment, under command of
Ensign James Roberts, Lieut. Andrew
Kincannon, and Capt. James Dysart at
King’s Mountain; saw no active service
in this battle ; chosen with John Breeding,
by Capt. Thomas Price, to act as spy.
Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Barron, William. Washington County, Tenn. Pen-
Jan. 23 sion statement. Served under command
2DD193-196 of Sergt. John Brooley at Harberd’s Ferry
[Va.] ; under command of Sergt. Alex¬
ander Neely, Lieut. Frederick Edwards,
and Captain Stevens; joined Col. [Wil¬
liam] Preston’s troops; stationed at Rye
Cove Fort; spy, named Cook, killed by
Indians; served under command of Lieut¬
enant Evans, Capt. Thomas Hardman, and
Col. John Sevier; made plundering expe¬
dition into Cherokee nation. Copy. 4 pp.
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1833 Wilson, Robert. Monroe County, Va. Pension state-
Jan. ment. Drafted into service under Lieuten-
2DD49-50 ant Grimes' command, to defend lead
mines of western Virginia against Tories;
served in Maj. David Campbell’s forces,
under command of Capt. James Robert¬
son, Lieut. James Leatherdale, and Ensign
Alexander Smiley; attacked by British on
Yadkin River; served five months. At¬
tested by John Herbert. Copy. 2 pp.
1833 Martin, Matt. Bedford County, Tenn. Pension state-
Feb. 7 ment. Served as substitute for brother
2DD272-277 under command of Lieut. Barkley Martin,
Col. Leroy Hammond, and Gen. Andrew
Williamson ; later fought under command
of Col. Elijah Clarke in skirmishes prelim¬
inary to battle of Blackstocks; with Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter and Col. [William]
Candler in battle at Blackstocks; defeated
at battle of Long Cane in which Col. Eli¬
jah Clarke was wounded; joined Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene’s forces; associated
with Col. [William] Washington, Col.
[Henry] Lee, Generals Stephens and
Butler in battle at Guilford Court House;
entered regiment commanded by Col.
Leroy Hammond and Lieut. Col. John
Purvis as substitute for Joseph de Pugh;
discharged by Maj. Benjamin Tutt; in
Capt. Drury Pace’s company under Gen.
[Andrew] Pickens in Cherokee expedition,
1781-1782; aided Capt. Robert Maxwell
in recovering property taken by Tories.
Copy. 6 pp.
1833 Davidson, John. Bedford County, Tenn. Pension
Feb. 8 statement. Entered service in Burke
2DD53-56 County, N. C. as substitute for William
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McGonnigal ; under command of Capt.
Samuel Davidson; stationed at upper fort
on Catawba River [N. C.] ; volunteered
in Capt. Daniel Smith’s company; under
command of Col. Joseph McDowell, fifty
prisoners taken in skirmishes with Chero¬
kee Indians. Copy. 4 pp.
1833 Cain, Patrick. Livingston County, Ky. Pension
Feb. 23 statement. Entered service, 1776; placed
3DD342-347 under command of Capt. William Moore
at Ninety-Six; under command of Capt.
Robert Anderson, Maj. Andrew Pickens,
and Col. [Andrew] Williamson in Chero¬
kee expedition ; Colonel Few sent to
make attack on Indians; with Gen. [And¬
rew] Pickens in his defeat of Tory Colo¬
nels Boyd and Moore; Captains Miller,
Baskin, and Anderson, with Colonel Lytle,
aid in suppressing Tories; with Gen.
[Andrew] Pickens in defeat of Tories at
Kettle Creek; also served under command
of Capt. John McGaw and Col. Robert
Anderson in later tour; joined Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene in siege of Ninety-
Six; skirmish with Tory Captain Camp¬
bell; served under command of Major
Tutt in Gen. Andrew Pickens expedition
against Indians, 1781; attack on Santee
towns and Frog Town. Copy. 6 pp.
1833 Campbell, John W. Columbus, 0. Letter to Peyton
Mar. 20 S. Symmes, Cincinnati, 0. Request for
16DD57 abstract of important facts and anecdotes
from the life of John Cleve Symmes for
use in Biographical Sketches of distin¬
guished men of Ohio. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1833 Beard, William. Sumner County, Tenn. Supplemen-
Mar. 25 tary pension statement. Copy. 1 p.
3DD61
1833 Hood, Thomas. White County, Tenn. Supplemen-
Mar. 25 tary pension statement. Copy. 2 pp.
2DD188-189
1833 Jennings, Edmund. Owen County, Ky. Pension
Apr. 1 statement. Entered service, 1774; served
3DD287-293 under command of Captain Draper and
Col. [William] Christian; later under
command of Captain Dennis and Major
Russell; moved to Kentucky from Vir¬
ginia, 1781 ; served as spy under command
of Captain Gordon and Captain McAfee;
with Col. Stephen Trigg, Captain Gordon
and Major Todd in defeat by Indians at
Blue Licks; with Gen. [George Rogers]
Clark and Capt. James Ray on expedition
against Indians. Character attested by
John C. Bacon, S. Calvert, Henry Conrad,
and John Searcy. Copy. 5 pp.
[1833 [Jennings, Edmund. Owen County, Ky.] Question-
Apr. 1] naire promulgated by court and replies
3DD291-292 made by declarant; born in Virginia,
1751 ; later resided in Tennessee and Ken¬
tucky. Copy. 2 pp.
1833 Hargis, William. White County, Tenn. Pension
April 10 statement. Born in Virginia, 1760; enter-
3DD73-77 ed service under command of Capt. Wil¬
liam White, Colonel Yancy, and Gen.
[Benjamin] Lincoln; later attached to
troops under command of Col. James
Sanders and Maj. George Moore; under
command of Col. Hugh Tinnin in siege of
Charleston ; also associated with Col.
[Thomas] Brandon, Col. [Joseph] Mc-
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Dowell, and Colonel Buford; joined Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene in pursuit of Lord
Cornwallis; Gen. John Butler, Colonel
Mayfern, and Capt. Shadrach Hargis men¬
tioned. Copy. 5 pp.
John. Champaign County, 0. Pension
statement. Entered service, 1778, under
command of Capt. John Minter; assisted
building of Fort McIntosh; under com¬
mand of Col. William Crawford, partici¬
pated in McIntosh’s campaign. Attested
by John Minter. Copy. 12 pp.
1833 Moore, Alexander. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension
May 1 statement. Volunteered, 1776, in Capt.
2DD28-30, 33-35 Richard Singleton’s company, command¬
ed by Col. William Graham and Col. And¬
rew Hampton ; with Col. Alexander
Martin in defeat by General Caswell at
Fayetteville [N. C.] ; stationed at Magahee
Fort [N. C.] under Capt. Robert Alexand¬
er; relieved by Capt. Frederick Ham-
bright ; saw scouting service under [Capt.]
Joseph Dickson; joined Capt. John M.
Alexander’s forces in expedition against
Cherokee Indians, conducted by Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford. Copy. 6 pp.
1833 McFadden, Alexander. Rutherford County, N. C.
May 4 Supplementary pension statement. Attest-
2DD106-108 ed by Richard McClewer. Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Carr, George. Cooper County, Mo. Pension state-
May 6 ment. Entered service, 1774, under com-
2DD190-192 mand of Capt. Jacob Stephens, Col.
Chester Lewis, Col. Andrew Lewis, and
Col. [William] Christian; engagement
with Shawnee Indians, Col. Charles Lewis
killed ; reenlisted under command of
[1833] Dawson,
Apr. 15
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Capt. Samuel Williams, Maj. Jesse Walton,
Col. Charles Robertson, and Col. John
Sevier ; participated in Cherokee cam¬
paign, at battle of Blue Springs, 1780. Note
questioning authority of date 1774 for
entering service. Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Carson, Walter. Jennings County, Ind. Pension
May 13 statement. Entered service under com-
2DD278-281 mand of Capt. William McClelland and
Lieut. David Jordan for period of three
months; later drafted into service under
command of Gen. [William] Washington;
with Gen. [Thomas] Sumter at battle of
Ramsour’s Mills; made captain by Col.
Andrew Neil; participated in battle of
Hanging Rock, Rocky Mount, Camden
Ferry, Bryerly’s Ferry, and Blackstocks.
Attested by John Carson. Copy. 3 pp.
James. Daviess County, Ind. Pension
statement. Born June 5, 1755; entered
service under command of Capt. Jared
Smith, Lieutenant Ball, and Ensign
James Lindsey in Cherokee War of 1776;
with Colonel McCrary and Maj. Gen. Rob¬
ert Howe in Florida expedition, 1777 ; in
pursuit of Tory Colonel Brown; reenlist¬
ed under command of Col. James Williams,
Captain Sexton, and Maj. R. C. Gillam;
guarded Tory prisoners stationed opposite
Augusta. Copy. 6 pp.
1833 Martin, Capt. Samuel. Lincoln County, N. C. Pen-
May 13 sion statement. Born in Ireland, 1732;
2DD1-4,11 entered service in county of Tryon, N. C.
and served under Col. [Frederick] Ham-
bright in siege of Charleston; made cap¬
tain by Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford ; Ruth¬
erford’s forces delayed on way to Ram-
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sour’s Mills and attack made by Captain
Falls; capture of brother of the Tory,
Colonel Moore ; at King’s Mountain under
command of Col. William Graham; com¬
manded twenty men, six fell; Graham
loses commission through cowardice ; com¬
mand devolved upon Joseph Dickson; com¬
mission granted by Governor Martin de¬
stroyed. Attested by Andrew Berry,
Samuel Caldwell, and Henry W. Connor.
Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Moore, John. Hall County, Ga. Supplementary pen-
May 14 sion statement. Copy. 1 p.
2DD329
1833 Bearden, John. Bedford County, Tenn. Pension
May 15 statement. Volunteered in Spartanburg,
2DD237-240 S. C. under command of Capt. Joseph Wof¬
ford and Lieut. D. Graham; stationed at
Prince’s Fort ; expedition against Tory
family named Bates; entered service of
Capt. John Gowen; capture of two Tories
by name of Fanning and Smith who had
taken horses from James Ford and John
Patton; under command of Capt. John
Blasingame and Capt. John Putnam in
siege of Ninety-Six; in pursuit of Tory
Capt. Jesse Gray. Copy. 4 pp.
1833 Alexander, Isaac. Mecklenburg County, N. C.
May 30 Amended pension statement. Attested by
3DD174-176 William Hutchinson. Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Adair, John. Wayne County, Ky. Supplementary
June 24 pension statement. Copy. 4 pp.
2DD175-178
1833 Dillard, James. Laurens District, S. C. Pension
July 7 statement. Born in Culpeper County, Va.,
2DD146-159 1755; enlisted at Ninety-Six under com-
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mand of Captain Perinhoof and Col. WiL
liam Thompson; marched to Dorchester
[S. C.] ; upon Perinhoof’s death com¬
mand devolved upon Capt. [Gabriel]
Brown; marched to Charleston; repulse
of Gov. Peter Parker at Fort Moultrie
under command of Colonel Moultrie, Gen¬
eral Lee, and Major Mercier; volunteer in
Capt. Josiah Greer’s company, Col. James
Williams’ regiment; appointed sergeant
major by Lieut. Col. Robert McCrary;
under command of Gen. Andrew William¬
son in expedition to Florida ; commission¬
ed by Governor Rutledge; at battle of
King’s Mountain in Col. James Williams’
command; Col. Joseph Hays his succes¬
sor; in defeat of Tarleton at Cowpens.
Attested by Thomas Denton, John Farrow,
Robert Hanna, Robert Long, and Golding
Tinsley. Copy. 15 pp.
1833 Long, Robert. Laurens District, S. C. Supplemen-
JULY 11 tary pension statement. Attested by
2DD304-308 James Dillard and Thomas Entriken.
Copy. 5 pp.
1833 Graham, Col. William. Rutherford County, N. C.
July Supplementary pension statement. At-
7DD159-166 tested by Andrew Floyd. Copy. 7 pp.
1833 Patton, Samuel. Buncombe County, N. C. Supple-
July mentary pension statement. Attested by
2DD20-24 Thomas Little and Thomas Curtis of Burke
County. Copy. 4 pp.
1833 Brooks, Littleton. Hawkins County, Tenn. Pension
Aug. 2 statement. Entered service 1776, under
2DD209-213 command of Capt. James Elliott and Col.
[William] Christian to fight Indians ;
served under Capt. James Shelby and Col.
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John Sevier in Cherokee campaign ; battle
of Long Creek mentioned; later volun¬
teered under Capt. John Cornach and Capt.
Robert Kyle; on a campaign with Col.
Robert Allison and Col. Isaac Shelby;
scouting services. Copy. 5 pp.
1833 Moore, John. Lincoln County, N. C. Explanatory
AUG. 13 declaration in answer to objections raised
2DD40-42 against his pension claim. Col. William
Graham, Captains Richard Singleton,
Frederick Hambright, [John] Barber, Col.
William Chronicle, and commissary Adolph
Reap mentioned. Attested by Alexander
Moore and Adam Reap. Copy. 3 pp.
1833 Barkley, William. Morgan County, Ga. Supplemen-
Aug. 20 tary pension statement. Copy. 2 pp.
3DD144-145
1833 Boyd,
Aug. 20
2DD113-126
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Thomas. Callaway County, Mo. Pension
statement. Born in York County, Pa.;
moved to Burke County, N. C. ; ran away
to join Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford’s Chero¬
kee campaign; under command of Capt.
James Morrison, Lieut. Samuel Carson,
Coleman Bakeman, Col. Charles McDow¬
ell, and Maj. Joseph McDowell; marched
from Pleasant Garden [N. C.] to Cherokee
towns which were plundered; detachment
sent to relieve Gen. [Andrew] William¬
son’s troops in Indian attack, 1776; sent
to Davidson’s Fort ; attached to Capt.
[Daniel] Smith’s company; troops com¬
manded by Col. Matthew Locke attack and
defeat Col. [Sam] Bryan at Hanging
Rock; under command of Capt. Robert
Holmes and Ensign Roland Alexander;
ranging parties organized to watch Corn¬
wallis; defeated him at Dr. Alexander’s
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house; acted as spy during Capt. Robert
Holmes’ pursuit of William Cunningham;
defeat of Americans under General Davi¬
son at Beattie’s Ford; accompanied Col.
[William] Washington and Colonel Lee in
attack and defeat of General Pyle; served
as express and spy for Gen. Charles Mc¬
Dowell; given captaincy by General Dav¬
ison; discharged by Gen. [Nathanael]
Greene. Copy. 14 pp.
1833 Campbell, Robert. Hawkins County, Tenn. Pension
AUG. 27 statement. Born in Virginia, 1759; sta-
3DD28-31 tioned in Carter’s Valley, Hawkins Coun¬
ty, Tenn. with a scouting party; volun¬
teered under command of Capt. William
Christian and Col. Evan Shelby; joined
Col. John Montgomery’s regiment; with
Col. Arthur Campbell in attack on Indian
towns, 1781. Copy. 4 pp.
1833 Smith, William. Mecklenburg County, N. C. Sup-
Aug. 28 plementary pension statement. Copy.
3DD70-72 3 pp.
1833 Withrow, James. Rutherford County, N. C. Sup-
AUG. 29 plementary pension statement. Copy.
3DD294-295 2 pp.
1833 McFadden, Alexander. Rutherford County, N. C.
AUG. 31 Supplementary pension statement. Never
2DD108-109 received written commission ; aided in
in pursuit of British after their defeat at
King’s Mountain. Copy. 2 pp.
1833 Danville Olive Branch. Obituary notice of Mrs.
Aug. Susan Shelby, wife of Gov. Isaac Shelby
17DD6a and daughter of Capt. Nathaniel Hart,
who died July 26, 1833. Newspaper clip¬
ping. 1 p.
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1833 Baker, Thomas. Henderson County, Ky. Pension
Sept. 18 statement. Entered service under com-
3DD88-91 mand of Capt. Littleberry Mosby, Lieut.
John Clark, Maj. Samuel Moore, and Col.
Samuel Stirk [ ?] ; with Gen. Robert
Howe in Florida expedition; engagement
with British under Gen. Samuel Elbert in
1778; with Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln in
battle of Stono; with Gen. [John] Ashe
in his defeat by Provost; present at Lord
Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown. Copy.
4 pp.
1833 Burk,
Sept. 23
2DD431-438
Isham. McNairy County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Born in Amherst County, Va.
in 1761; entered service in company of
Capt. John Burk, his father; stationed
at Tillett’s Station under command of
Capt. [Isaac] Baldwin and Colonel Stew¬
art; scouting service in Georgia, 1778;
associated with General Howe on his Flor¬
ida expedition; secured captaincy from
Governor Howley of Georgia; joined Col.
[Andrew] Pickens in attack on Tories at
Kettle Creek; with Col. [Henry] Lee at
siege of Augusta ; under command of Col¬
onel Clarke in expedition to Holston.
Copy. 8 pp.
1833 Tinsley, James. Spartanburg District, S. C. Sup-
SEPT. 30 plementary pension statement. Copy. 1 p.
2DD257
1833 Martin, Capt. Samuel. Lincoln County, N. C. Sup-
Oct. 7 plementary pension statement. Copy.
2DD5-7 3 pp.
1833 Martin, John. Lee County, Va. Pension statement.
Oct. 21 Enlisted as substitute for father in Capt.
2DD287-290 Charles Sexton’s company under com-
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mand of Col. James Williams; later com¬
manded by Lieut. Col. [Joseph] Hays, Gen.
[Andrew] Williamson and Gen. [John]
Ash[e] ; in battle at Brier Creek; in
Capt. [William] Green’s company, of Gen.
[Andrew] Williamson’s regiment in Cher¬
okee campaign; associated with company
commanded by Captain Tutt; engaged in
Indian skirmishes ; under command of
Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, Gen. Francis
Marion and Colonel Parker in siege of
Savannah by General Provost; with Capt.
William Harris and Col. [Joseph] Hays at
siege of Ninety-Six. Copy. 4 pp.
1833 Bryson, Daniel. Macon County, N. C. Supplemen-
OCT. 25 tary pension statement. Copy. 3 pp.
3DD16-18
1833 Alexander, William. Wilkes County, N. C. Pension
OCT. 30 statement. Born in Cumberland County,
2DD204-208 Va., 1752; entered service under com¬
mand of Capt. Joseph Martin; joined
troops of Col. [William] Christian at Long
Island of Holston; aided in attack and
destruction of Cherokee towns under com¬
mand of Capt. Haman Crite and General
Stevens; taken sick and discharged by
Major Holcomb. Copy. 5 pp.
1833 Ballew, Richard. Knox County, Ky. Pension state-
Nov. 20 ment. Entered service in 1779 under com-
3DD321-326 mand of Capt. George Walker, and Lieut.
Peter Russ; later joined Capt. Thomas
Kennedy’s company ; volunteered under
command of Col. Joseph McDowell, Capt.
Harry Highland, and Lieut. Samuel Sor¬
rell in pursuit of Indians and Tories who
had killed Davison and McGonigle; parti¬
cipated in Cherokee expedition of 1779;
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aided Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland in defeat
of Tory Capt. John Murray, during which
Cleveland was wounded ; under command
of Col. Joseph McDowell in battle of
King’s Mountain; Tory John McFall and
others hanged; participated in defeat of
Tory Major Dunlap at Cane Creek; draft¬
ed under command of Gen. Charles Mc¬
Dowell and engaged in expedition against
the Cherokee, 1781. Copy. 6 pp.
1833 McLeary, Michael. Mecklenburg County, N. C.
Nov. 26 Pension statement. Entered service, 1780,
3DD108-112 under command of Capt. William Alex¬
ander, Col. Robert Irwin, Lieut. Col. Wil¬
liam Haggins and Maj. James Harris; at¬
tached to Col. William Lee Davidson’s reg¬
iment under Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford in
battle at Ramsour’s Mills; aided Lieut.
James Taggart in taking stores near Cam¬
den, S. C. ; joined forces of Gen [Daniel]
Morgan and General Smallwood; partici¬
pated in battle at Cowpens; also served
under command of Capt. John Brownfield.
Copy. 5 pp.
1833 Patterson, James. Stokes County, N. C. Pension
Dec. 10 statement. Entered service from North
3DD298-301 Carolina in 1780; under command of
Capt. George Nichols, Lieut. George Reed,
Ensign John Reed, and Colonel Locke ;
marched to Bryan’s Tory settlement under
orders of Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford; ap¬
pointed captain by Colonel Dix; command¬
ed sixty warriors of Catawba Indians;
later served as substitute under command
of Capt. Thomas Hill, Lieut. David Bar¬
tow, Colonel Tucker, and General Lawson.
Copy. 4 pp.
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Evans, Philip. Granville District, S. C. Summary
of pension statement. Born in Rowan
County, N. C., 1759; served under com¬
mand of Capt. Henry Smith, Col. Francis
Locke and Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford ; later
volunteered for service under command of
Capt. Miner Smith, Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land, and Maj. Joseph Winston; partici¬
pated in Tory skirmishes; with Gen.
[Daniel] Morgan’s forces, under command
of Capt. Samuel Hampton and Col. Joseph
McDowell in battle of Cowpens ; died,
1849. Copy. 1 p.
Culbertson, Robert. North Carolina. Summary of
pension statement. Under Capt. John
Graves at Camden; in 1780 at Cowpens
under Capt. John McMullen; in battle of
King’s Mountain, returned via Moravian
town, where he was discharged. Copy.
1 p.
Powell, Lewis. Dooly County, Ga. Pension state¬
ment. Stationed in Bladen County, N. C.,
under Capt. Ralph Riggins; Maj. Thomas
Owens, Col. Thomas Robinson, General
Brown in command ; joined cavalry under
Capt. William Moore, later under Capt.
Nathaniel Hawthorn, to protect border
against Tories from South Carolina and
North Carolina; was at defense of Wil¬
mington under Capt. John Riggins ; in cav¬
alry under Capt. William Blount and Capt.
William Starling; Maj. John Higgins,
Col. Elias Barnes, and Gen. John Willis in
command to protect cattle and attack
Tories; removed to Georgia, 1811. Copy.
2 pp. Summary in 2DD411-412.
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1833 Watson, William. Rutherford County, N. C. Sum-
2DD406
mary of pension statement. Born in York
County, Pa. in 1758; served under com¬
mand of Captain Gilkey, Colonel Hamp¬
ton, Capt. Patrick Watson, Colonel and
Major McDowell, and Major Porter; par¬
ticipated in attack on Ferguson at King’s
Mountain ; later served as spy under
Capt. [Samuel] Wood and Capt. [David]
Beattie. Copy. 1 p.
1834 Martin, James. Stokes County, N. C. Letter to 0. B.
JAN. 4 Irvine. Information concerning Col. Wil-
7DD167-169
liam Graham; writer with him in Ruth¬
erford’s campaign against the Cherokee.
Copy. 3 pp.
1834 Connor, Henry W. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
Jan. 18
2DD11
[William L.] Edwards, Commissioner of
Pensions. Encloses Capt. Samuel Mar¬
tin’s declaration for pension; explanation
of commissions ; served under General
Rutherford; now one hundred years old,
blind and infirm. Copy. 1 p.
1834 Collins, John. Hall County, Ga. Supplementary
Jan. 27
2DD95-105
pension statement. Attested by William
Carr. Copy. 12 pp.
1834 Moore, John. Floyd County, Ky. Pension statement.
Feb. 18
2DD334-336
Born in Orange County, N. C. in 1758;
volunteered in North Carolina to serve
under command of Capt. David Hum¬
phreys, Lieut. Benjamin Humphreys, En¬
sign Solomon Humphreys, and Sergeant
Hawk; joined by Col. James Martin and
Maj. Joseph White; aided Gen. [Griffith]
Rutherford in taking Wilmington [N. C.]
later reenlisted under command of Cap-
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tain Gaines, of Col [Martin] Armstrong’s
regiment. Copy. 3 pp.
1834 Bryan, Daniel. Macon County, N. C. Supplementary
Apr. 10 pension statement. Copy. 5 pp.
3DD19-23
1834 Armstrong, Matthew. Lincoln County, N. C. Pen-
Apr. 29 sion statement. Enlisted under command
3DD123-124 of Capt. William McKenney in 1781; later
joined Col. William Hill’s regiment; under
command of Gen. [Thomas] Sumter in
battle of Eutaw Springs. Copy. 2 pp.
1834 Espey, Samuel. Lincoln County, N. C. Supplemen¬
tary pension statement. Copy. 3 pp.
William K. House of Representatives
[Washington, D. C.] Letter giving status
of South Carolina’s militia during war.
Substantiates pension statement of Capt.
John Collins ; services of militia regulated
by law prior to 1780; control of state as¬
sumed by Royalists; no state or federal
laws operated during this period; parti¬
san groups organized by Gen. [Thomas]
Sumter and Gen. [Nathanael] Greene;
General Greene released state from Royal¬
ist domination, 1780. Copy. 4 pp.
Daniel. Hardeman County, Tenn. Pen¬
sion statement. Born in North Carolina,
1759; entered service, 1778, under com¬
mand of General Irwin, and Capt. Wil¬
liam Alexander ; under command of Capt.
Gilly Falls and Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford
in battle of Ramsour’s Mills; aided Cap¬
tain Pettis, Lieutenant Brown, and Capt.
Martin Phifer in putting Tories to rout;
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2DD140-142
1834
Clowney,
May 12
2DD200-203
1834
May 26
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served under command of Maj. W. R.
Davie; participated in battle of King’s
Mountain. Copy. 4 pp.
1834 Long, Robert. Laurens District, S. C. Supplemen-
May 30 tary pension statement. Copy. 2 pp.
2DD311-312
1834 Dickson, John. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension state-
JULY 23 ment. Entered service under command of
2DD57-59 Captain Barber, 1776, in place of father;
stationed at McFadden’s Fort; joined Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford’s troops in Cherokee
campaign ; bedridden at Carson’s resi¬
dence; reentered service under command
of Capt. James Lytle; with Maj. [James]
Rutherford’s troops after they had cap¬
tured prisoners at battle of Eutaw
Springs. Copy. 3 pp. Endorsed: Maj.
Rutherford killed at Eutaw — so officer in
charge of prisoners must have been some¬
one else. L. C. D.
1834 McCulloch, John. Washington County, Va. Affidavit
Oct. 14 attesting the services of William and Rob-
12DD113 ert Edmondson; took part in Col. Wil¬
liam Christian’s Cherokee campaign; in
1778 ranging toward Richlands; in 1780
officers in battle of King’s Mountain, where
Robert was killed. D. S. 1 p.
Watson, Nathaniel. Monroe County, Tenn. Sum¬
mary of pension statement. Born in Vir¬
ginia; entered service from North Caro¬
lina; in battle at Guilford Court House
and King’s Mountain; under command of
Capt. William Meredith and Col. [Benja¬
min] Cleveland. Copy. 1 p.
1834 Watson, Samuel. Pike County, Mo. Summary of
pension statement. Born in York County,
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2DD414-415 Pa. in 1754; enlisted under command of
Capt. John Moffat and Col. John Neal;
under command of Gen. [Andrew] Wil¬
liamson and Col. [Andrew] Pickens in
Cherokee attack; associated with Capt.
Richard Saddler ; in Colonel Bratton’s
regiment at battle of Rocky Mount ; in bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain; aided in defeat
of Tories under Huck; scouting services
under command of General Greene. Copy.
2 pp.
Yates, John. Wilkes County, N. C. Summary of
pension statement. Born in Virginia, 1754 ;
married Jemima Roper; volunteered
under command of Capt. Francis Har¬
graves, 1776; with Gen. [Griffith] Ruth¬
erford in expedition against Cherokee ;
later stationed at Carter’s Fort and Long
Island of Holston; lack of a horse pre¬
vented participation in King’s Mountain
battle; aided in guarding prisoners after¬
ward ; died 1835. 2 pp.
1835 Bryson, Daniel. Macon County, N. C. Supplemen-
Feb. 18 tary pension statement. Copy. 4 pp.
3DD24-27
1835 Ellis, Jesse. Adams County, 0. Pension statement.
Aug. 11 Entered service in 1776 under Capt. Rob-
2DD350-364 ert Jackman, Capt. Matthew Richey, and
Ensign Ebenezer Corry; stationed at Hol¬
liday’s Cove; in Gen. Lachlan McIntosh’s
expedition, 1778; aided in building forts
McIntosh, and Laurens; out with Colonel
Brodhead under Col. Samuel McCulloch,
Maj. Nathan Ellis, and Lieut. Thomas
Stokeley. Attested by Dyer Burgess, Sam¬
uel Ellis, John McGreer, Ellis Parmer,
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Robert Pence, and Jacob White. Copy.
15 pp.
[1835 Ellis, Jesse. Adams County, 0. Replies to question-
Aug.]
2DD356-360
naire presented by Department of War.
Born in 1756 in Maryland; entered ser¬
vice in Pennsylvania ; officers served
under. Copy. 5 pp.
1835 Wilson, Robert. Monroe County, Va. Supplemen-
Sept. 7
2DD51-52
tary pension statement. Volunteered in
Capt. James Roberts’ company, Maj.
David Campbell’s command; joined Mor¬
gan after battle of Cowpens. Copy. 2 pp.
1836 Patton, Samuel. Buncombe County, N. C. Supple-
July 4 mentary pension statement. Copy. 3 pp.
2DD24-26
[1836 T[annehill], W[ilkins]. Article, Early Times in
Aug.] Tennessee, based on Gov. Isaac Shelby’s
11DD82
14DD104
papers. Describes beginnings of settle¬
ment north and south of Holston; force
under Colonels Andrew Lewis and Chris¬
tian, Capt. Evan Shelby, James Robertson
and Valentine Sevier dispersed Shawnee
and other Indians at Great Kanawha,
1774; warned by Isaac Thomas, William
Fawley, and John Blankenship of Chero¬
kee attack instigated by British agent
Cameron ; force under Captains James
Thompson, William Cocke, and James
Shelby defeated Indians under Dragging
Canoe at Long Island, 1776; Robertson
and Sevier repulsing part of Indians at
Sycamore Shoals; treaty at Great Island,
1777, Colonels Avery and Lanier, and
Major Winston representing Virginia,
Colonels Christian, Preston, and Evan
Shelby representing North Carolina ;
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Dragging Canoe’s force from all tribes on
Ohio defeated at Big Creek by force under
Colonels Evan Shelby and John Montgom¬
ery ; Isaac Shelby purchasing supplies.
Copy from Louisville Western Messenger.
6 pp.
1836 Bickley, Charles. Russell County, Va. Pension
Sept. 8 statement. Entered service in Russell
2DD263-268 County, Va., 1775; under command of
Capt. William Russell, Lieut. William
Bowen, and Ensign James Knox; station¬
ed at Rye Cove; joined volunteer company
under Capt. John Montgomery, Lieut.
Michael Dougherty, and Ensign John
Simpson, to ward off Indian attacks; join¬
ed Capt. Daniel Smith’s troops in pursuit
of Indians; Samuel Cowan killed; under
command of Col. [William] Christian,
Maj. [Evan] Shelby, Col. [William]
Campbell, and Colonel McClanahan; help¬
ed build road through Cumberland Gap, by
order of Capt. John Snoddy. Copy. 6 pp.
1836 Withrow, James. Warren County, Tenn. Summary
of pension statement. Born in North
2DD416 Carolina, 1754; enlisted under command
of Capt. John Sickman and Col. Charles
McDowell ; under command of Col.
[Isaac] Shelby, Col. [William] Campbell,
and Col. [John] Sevier in pursuit of Fer¬
guson, but loss of his horse prevented his
participation in battle at King’s Moun¬
tain; with Col. [Joseph] McDowell and
Capt. Daniel Whitemarsh in attack on Ind¬
ians. Copy. 1 p.
1837 Sevier, Naomi. Greene County, Tenn. Pension state-
May 1 ment of services of her husband, Valentine
3DD268-269 Sevier. Resided in Shenandoah County,
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Va. when he volunteered ; had commission
as captain, major or colonel; present at
King’s Mountain; married in Virginia
about seventy years ago; her oldest child
would be sixty-nine, if living; names of
children. Attested by John Clark, Jere¬
miah Farnsworth, John and James Sevier,
and William Smith. Copy. 2 pp.
1837 Spelts, John. Madison County, Ala. Pension state-
Sept. 14 ment. Entered service under command of
2DD224-226 Capt. William Smith and Lieut. Robert
Brown; later served in Tory skirmishes
under Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Capt.
Salathiel Martin, Capt. Alexander Gordon,
and Capt. John Bryson; two Tories,
Nichols and Riddle, hanged at mouth of
Cane Creek; Tory captain named Read
hanged; was in battle of King’s Moun¬
tain; on scouting expedition with Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter. Copy. 3 pp.
1837 Blair, James. Habersham County, Ga. Supplemen-
Oct. 16 tary pension statement. Attested by
2DD220-223 Stephen Cobb, Absalom Holcomb, James
Starrit, John Stonecypher, Marmaduke
Vickery, and James West. Copy. 4 pp.
1838 Henderson, Robert. Hall County, Ga. Pension state-
July 4 ment. Entered service under command of
2DD300-303 Capt. John Gower and Col. John Thomas;
Col. [Thomas] Brandon defeated by the
Tory, Cunningham; declarant later served
under command of Capt. Adam Hampton
and Col. Andrew Hampton; with Gen.
[Charles] McDowell in attack on Capt.
[James] Dunlap at North Pacolet; in bat¬
tle at Musgrove’s Mills; encamped under
command of Gen. [Thomas] Sumter and
Col. John Thomas ; in attack on Ferguson
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1838
Oct. 16
1DD22-35
1838
Oct. 17
1DD36-40
1838
Dec. 8
at King’s Mountain; engaged in battle of
Cowpens; participated in Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens’ Cherokee expedition of 1782,
under command of Capt. John Gower and
Col. [A. W.] White; Major Jackson, Col.
[Benjamin] Cleveland, and Captain Par¬
sons mentioned. Attested by Robert Mc¬
Dowell. Copy. 4 pp.
Carter, Mrs. Elizabeth. Edgefield District, S. C.
Pension statement of services of her late
husband Capt. John Carter. With Col.
Leroy Hammond, under Gen. Andrew Wil¬
liamson; expedition in East Florida;
skirmish at Spirit Creek, Ga. ; Indian at¬
tack on Ogeechee River; with General
Williams at Long Camps; against Gen.
[Augustine] Provost at Stono Ferry ;
taken prisoner in siege of Charleston ;
joined Col. Leroy Hammond and Col. James
Jackson; surrender of posts by Col. [Ben¬
jamin] Grierson and Colonel Brown; at
Eutaw Springs; skirmish at Saltcatch-
er’s swamp. Attested by Col. Samuel
Hammond. Copy. 12 pp.
Sullivan, John. Edgefield District, S. C. Pension
statement. Served under Capt. John Car¬
ter in Col. Leroy Hammond’s regiment; in
battle at Spirit Creek ; defeat of Gen.
[John] Ash[e] ; General Williamson’s
forces join Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln in
Stono campaign; Sullivan in charge of
Tory prisoners at Snow Hill [Ga.] ; served
under Capt. George Hammond against
Cherokee Indians. Attested by Samuel
Hammond. Copy. 4 pp.
Carter, Mrs. Elizabeth. Carter County, Tenn. Pen¬
sion statement of services of her late hus-
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2DD179-184 band Capt. Landon Carter. Under com¬
mand of Cols. John Sevier and Arthur
Campbell in 1780-81; engagement with
Cherokee at Blue Springs; aided in tak¬
ing Cherokee towns of Chota, Chilhowe,
Tellico and Hiawassee; under command
of Gen. [Francis] Marion. Attested by
Jeremiah Campbell, John Clark, Darling
Jones, Dr. Isaac Taylor. Copy. 5 pp.
1838 Downs, Sarah. Laurens District, S. C. Pension state-
Dec. 20 ment of services of her late husband Maj.
3DD165-169 Jonathan Downs. Served under command
of Capt. James Williams and Maj. Andrew
Williamson; participated in Snow Cam¬
paign ; also commanded in battles at
Lindley’s Fort and Ring fight. Attested
by William Millwer. Copy. 5 pp.
1839 Tipton, John. Washington [D. C.] Letter to Lyman
Jan. 22 C. Draper, Alexander, N. Y. Gives ances-
14DD112 try of Col. John Tipton, who led company
at King’s Mountain ; fought in Indian
wars; was representative in North Caro¬
lina legislature; opposed Sevier in State
of Franklin difficulties ; his son, Capt.
Jacob Tipton, killed at St. Clair’s defeat.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1839 Castle, Samuel. Wilkes County, N. C. Pension state-
Jan. 23 ment. Born in Connecticut, 1740; enter-
3DD327-334 ed service in North Carolina in 1776,
under command of Capt. Francis Har¬
graves, to quell the Scotch Tories near
Cross Creek; joined Col. Martin Arm¬
strong’s regiment of Gen. [Griffith] Ruth¬
erford’s troops; participated in Cherokee
campaign of 1776; aided Capt. Benjamin
Cleveland in guarding the frontier; also
served under command of Capt. Robert
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June 22
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July 7
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Cleveland, Capt. William Jackson, and
Gen. [Nathanael] Greene at Ferguson’s
defeat in battle at King’s Mountain. Copy.
8 pp.
Sevier, Col. George W. Forest Hill near Nashville
[Tenn.] Letter to [Lyman C. Draper].
Encloses biographical sketch of his father,
Gen. John Sevier; criticism of Haywood’s
statements concerning him; comments on
his political activities. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Sevier, Col. G. W. Forest Hill near Nashville,
Tenn.] Biographical sketch of Gen. John
Sevier. Born in Shenandoah County, Va. ;
emigrated to Tennessee; family originally
from England ; aided James Robertson in
raising army to quell the Indians ; helped
project King’s Mountain campaign; his
repeated successes in attacks against Ind¬
ians under John Watts; battle at High¬
tower River ; his gubernatorial career ;
other political offices; death on Sept. 24,
1815. A. D. 2 pp.
Raleigh (N. C.) Register. Obituary of Gen. William
Lenoir. Died at Fort Defiance, Wilkes
County, N. C. ; his career in the Revolu¬
tion and services for state. Copy. 6 pp.
Anderson, Addison A. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Gives account of
writer’s father, Col. Joseph Anderson ;
his ancestry, education, service in New
Jersey forces during Revolution; removal
to Tennessee; marriage to Only P. Out¬
law; offices held under state and federal
governments. Copy of memoir of private
life of Isaac Shelby written by mother of
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1839
July 12
13DD50
1839
July 12
13DD50a
writer’s wife, granddaughter of Isaac
Shelby. A. L. S. 10 pp.
Huck’s Defeat Celebration. Bratton ville, York Dis¬
trict, S. C. Account of the proceedings,
published by request of the committee of
arrangements. Celebration proposed by
Dr. John S. Bratton, owner of field upon
which battle took place; description of
the celebration; oration on the American
Revolution; sufferings of South Carolina;
activities of British under Sir Henry Clin¬
ton; battle of July 12, 1780, in which
Huck’s army was defeated; British sold¬
iers attack on Mrs. Bratton ; Captain
Huck killed by John Carroll. Copy. 12 pp.
Huck’s Defeat Celebration. Brattonville, York Dis¬
trict, S. C. Toasts to the memory of Col.
William Bratton, Capt. Hugh McClure,
John Carroll, Maj. James Moore, Colonel
Moffett, Capt. James Mitchell, Capt. James
Wallace, Capt. John McConnell, James
Hemphill, Capt. John Chambers, Col.
A. Love, John Kidd, Alexander and
William Moore, William Guy, Charles
Curry, John Carson, William and James
Hanna, Robert Howie, William Dav¬
idson, David Leech, James McClure,
Hugh Bratton, General Wynne, Captain
Smith, Thomas, Samuel, and Benjamin
Rainy, Samuel Kelsey, Thomas Carroll,
Charles Miles, James McElwell, Robert
Gill, Thomas Bratton, John Swann, Rob¬
ert Brown, Robert Ashe, William Burris,
John Miller, James and William Ross,
Joseph Gaston, William Lewis, James and
William Adair, John Moore and sons John,
Samuel, William, and Nathan, James Wil-
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1839
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liamson and sons, John, Adam, Samuel,
George and James, John McCaw, John
Martin, John Dennis, William Manahan,
_ Wiley, James, Thomas, and Arthur
Gill, Captain Jamison, Capt. John Nixon,
Thomas Boggs, David Sadler, Henry Ray,
John Wallace, Francis Wiley, William Car-
son, Capt. James Martin, Thomas Black,
Thomas Carson, Samuel Bratton, Reuben
McConnell, Thomas Wallace, Samuel
Neely, Daniel Givens, William Henry and
sons, William, Malcolm, John and Alexan¬
der, Joseph Palmer, John Murphy, James
McNeel, Thomas Neely, Joseph Steele,
John Harris, William Berry, John Cooper,
James Meek, William Erwin, Christopher
Strait, Edward Meek, Edward Byers, Col¬
onels Watson and Hill, James McElhaney,
Jonathan and Samuel Kuykendall, Capt.
John Mills, John Anderson, David Jack-
son, John Peters, Thomas Clendenin,
James McRandall, Robert Bratton, Ed¬
ward Martin, Richard Sadler, John Walk¬
er and son, Mrs. Martha Bratton, Mrs.
Mary Rainy, Mrs. Ann Ashe, Prudence
Curry. Copy. 8 pp. Endorsed: Please
return this to Thomas Bratton, Guthries-
ville, York County, S. C. Biographical
notes by L. C. D.
[Draper, Lyman C.] Alexander, Genesee County,
27 N. Y. Article: “Romance of American
History, No. 1 ; The Battle of King’s
Mountain.” Includes official dispatch sign¬
ed by William Campbell, Isaac Shelby, and
Benjamin Cleveland; published in Vir¬
ginia Gazette, Nov. 18, 1780, and copied in
Columbia (S. C.) Telescope. Newspaper
clipping from the F. & M. Journal. 4 pp.
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1839
July 28
11DD164
1839
Aug. 19
11DD165
Sevier, Col. George W. Forest Hill [Tenn.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper, Alexander, N. Y.
Genealogy of Sevier family; promises to
send statement giving accurate genealogi¬
cal data; writer’s father held commission
under Lord Dunmore; participation of
James Robertson and Valentine Sevier in
the battle of Point Pleasant ; facts relative
to life of latter ; died 1803 at age of 100 ;
reference to National Intelligencer for
Judge White’s speech ; biographical sketch
of his father and Gen. James White; in¬
formation concerning [Col. John] Tipton
and Gen. James Robertson; General But¬
ler, Gov. William Blount, Governor Clai¬
borne, Gen. John Rutledge, and William
Cocke mentioned. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Sevier, Maj. James. Letter to Lyman C. Draper,
Alexander, N. Y. Information concern¬
ing writer’s father, Gen. John Sevier; Emi¬
grated to East Tennessee from Virginia in
1773 ; served as captain in attack on Cher¬
okee; promoted to colonelcy; was among
the seven members of the Sevier family
who participated in battle at King’s Moun¬
tain; Capt. Robert Sevier killed there;
Col. John Tipton and Col. [Charles] Mc¬
Dowell not in King’s Mountain battle ; re¬
cruiting of troops at Swan ponds by Gen.
John Sevier to fight Cherokee; warfare
with Indians ; encamped at Buckingham’s
Island awaiting arrival of Col. Arthur
Campbell; lack of provisions; campaign
to destroy Indian towns on Tennessee
River; Sevier’s forces join those of Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene and [Francis] Mar¬
ion; Hiawassee campaign; peace talk
with Indian chiefs Oconastota, Tassell, and
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Hanging Maw, which ended Indian Wars
of 1782; Indian war of 1788; names of
officers in command during old Indian
wars; information concerning Maj. Val¬
entine Sevier; writer’s parentage. A. L. S.
7 pp. Printed in The American Historical
Magazine, vi, 40-45.
1839
Dec.
5DD16a
Franklin, Hon. Meshach. Surry County, N. C. Obit¬
uary. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
1840
Alexander, William B., Abraham Forney, and Robin-
Mar. 4 son Goodwin. Affidavits attesting the ser-
2DD314-318 vices in the Revolution of Dr. William Mc¬
Lean. Copy. 5 pp.
1840 Draper, Lyman C. Alexander, Genesee County,
Mar. 19 N. Y. Letter to Gov. David Campbell,
10DD1
Richmond, Va. Request for information
to be used in contemplated biographical
work, Sketches of the Pioneers; details
concerning ancestors of David Campbell,
i. e. Col. Arthur Campbell and Gen. Wil¬
liam Campbell ; also asks for facts relative
to Col. William Preston, Gen. Evan Shelby,
Colonels John Tipton, and Landon Carter,
Gen. John and Maj. Valentine Sevier, Gov¬
ernor Claiborne, General White and Gen.
James Robertson. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1840
Apr. 8
10DD2
Campbell, Gov. David. Richmond [Va.] Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Promises to com¬
pile facts concerning Gen. William Camp¬
bell, Col. Arthur Campbell, Gov. [John]
Sevier, Colonels John Tipton and [Lan¬
don] Carter, and Gen. Evan Shelby, and
forward them at future date. A. L. S.
[Signature cut out.] 1 p.
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1840 Hill, W. Raleigh [N. C.] Letter to James L. Ed-
May 22 wards, Commissioner of Pensions. Certi-
2DD317 fies that William McLean’s name appeared
on muster roll of state. Copy. 1 p.
Read, Thomas [Buchanan]. Madison [Ind.] Letter
to Edwin R. Campbell. Description of a
democratic barbecue in Kentucky; elab¬
orate dinner; music; absence of intoxi¬
cants. A. L. 3 pp.
1840 Sevier, Col. W. G. Forest Hill [Tenn.] Letter to Ly-
JUNE 17 man C. Draper, Alexander, N. Y. An-
11DD168 swer to questionnaire concerning Sevier
family; circumstances surrounding death
of [Valentine Sevier], writer’s grand¬
father; genealogical data; birthplace of
writer’s father, Gen. John Sevier; his ed¬
ucation, occupation as farmer, merchant,
and politician ; association with Gen.
James Robertson, Col. Landon Carter, Col.
William Christian, and Gen. Isaac Shelby;
leadership of State of Franklin ; com¬
ments on its development; facts concern¬
ing Abraham Sevier; sword presented to
Gen. John Sevier in possession of writer;
biographical sketch of Valentine Sevier.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1840 Shipp, Thomas. Stokes County, N. C. Affidavit made
Aug. 28 in the claim of Nancy, widow of John
2DD424-427 Martin. Martin served under command
of Capt. Joseph Cloud and Maj. Joseph
Winston; later under command of Col.
William Sheppard in skirmish at Colson’s
Old Fields; prevented from participating
in battle at King’s Mountain by severe
wound; married affiant’s sister. Copy.
4 pp. Summary by Lyman C. Draper in
4DD20.
1840
June
10DD3
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1840 Wolff, Lewis W. Stokes County, N. C. Affidavit
Aug. 29 made in claim of Nancy, widow of John
2DD428-429 Martin, attesting Revolutionary service of
Martin. Under command of Capt. Henry
Smith, Col. Joseph Williams, and Maj.
Joseph Winston. Copy. 2 pp. Summary
by Lyman C. Draper in 4DD20.
1840 Meritt, William. Stokes County, N. C. Affidavit at-
Sept. 8 testing Revolutionary services of Col.
2DD423 John Martin. Served under command of
Maj. Joseph Winston and Gen. [Griffith]
Rutherford. Copy. 1 p. Summary by
Lyman C. Draper in 4DD20.
1840 Stokes, Abraham. Stokes County, N. C. Affidavit
Aug. 29 made in claim of Nancy, widow of John
2DD430 Martin, attesting Revolutionary services
of Martin. Served with him under com¬
mand of Capt. Robert Hill. Copy. 1 p.
Summary by Lyman C. Draper in 4DD20.
1840 Read, Thomas B[uchanan]. Cincinnati. Letter to
Sept. 11 E. R. Campbell, Franklin, Warren Coun-
9DD4 ty, Ohio. Relates to portrait which writer
is painting; criticisms and suggestions
which he has received; other personal
items. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1840 Read, Thomas B[uchanan]. Cleveland. Letter to
Nov. 10 E. R. Campbell, Cincinnati, Ohio. Ex-
10DD5 presses his indignation at criticism of his
ability as a painter; copy of letter en¬
closed. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1840 Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly-
Dec. 12 man C. Draper, Alexander, Genesee
10DD6 County, N. Y. Nature of first settlement
on Holston River; the Rev. Charles Cum¬
mings first clergyman to settle there; his
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1840
Dec. 16
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1841
Mar.
10DD8
1841
Apr. 28
11DD169
character and services ; genealogy of
Campbell family; biographical sketches
of Col. Arthur and Capt. William Camp¬
bell; promises to send original letters of
Gen. William Campbell, Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell, and Isaac Shelby. A. L. S. 9 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Alexander, Genesee Coun¬
ty, N. Y. Civil pursuits of Gen. William
Campbell; Col. Arthur Campbell as pre¬
siding justice of Washington County; his
military services; reference to historical
sketch of Tennessee in atlas of 1826 ; coun¬
ty of Washington established in fall of
1776 ; Col. Arthur Campbell's library ;
names of those appearing on first commis¬
sion of magistrates in Washington County ;
reference to Benjamin Logan, Gen. Daniel
Smith, Col. Anthony Bledsoe, and Col. Wil¬
liam Cocke; error relative to identity of
Col. John Tipton; territorial government
of Tennessee. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Read, Thomas B[uchanan]. New York City. Letter
to [E. B. Campbell]. Advises him that
writer is sending portrait of Mr. Reeves to
be exhibited; requests him to have it
varnished and framed; minute instruc¬
tions on how to exhibit it. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Sevier, Col. G. W. Forest Hill [Tenn.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Refer¬
ence to Egbert Haywood, for copy of Hay¬
wood’s History of Tennessee; genealogy
of Col. Valentine Sevier’s family; Gen.
John Sevier and Gen. James Robertson
drive Tories across mountains ; former se¬
cures pardon of Tory named Crawford ; in-
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1841
May
10DD13
1841
June
10DD9
1841
June
10DD10
cident of General Sevier losing lock of hair
at battle of Boyd’s Creek; death of John
Watt’s brother ; information concerning
Col. Richard Campbell ; Colonel Chris¬
tian’s association with Sevier in Franklin
affair; Gen. Absalom Tatum, Col. Samuel
Weir, General Doherty, Col. Nathaniel
Evans, and Abraham Sevier mentioned.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Read, Thomas B[uchanan], New York City. Letter
5 to Edwin R. Campbell, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Writer’s great repute as painter of Gen¬
eral Harrison’s portrait; his invitation to
spend the summer in Connecticut; criti¬
cism of National Academy exhibit; com¬
ments on his own work. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Read, Thomas B[uchanan]. New York City. Letter
4 to Edwin R. Campbell, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Advises him of birth of a daughter to one
Powell; poetical quotations to fit the oc¬
casion; writer engaged to paint banner
for Odd Fellow’s lodge; other personal
items. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Read, Thomas B[uchanan]. New York City. Letter
21 to Edwin R. Campbell, Cincinnati, 0. His
visit to Philadelphia; attended exhibition
of Academy of Fine Arts at Independence
Hall; excursion to West Point; original
poem dedicated to Campbell; information
concerning the editors of New York:
[Horace] Greeley, Park Benjamin, Hast¬
ings Weld, James Gordon Bennett, and
others; notes concerning some of writer’s
recent paintings ; Brackett’s success ;
theatre notes. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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1841
June
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1841
NOV. 28
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1842
Jan. 9
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1842
Mar. 30
10DD14
Read, Thomas Buchanan. New York City. Original
poem, inspired by painting of Ajax defy¬
ing the storm. A. D. S. 1 p.
Read1, Thomas Buchanan. Boston. Letter to Edwin
R. Campbell, Cincinnati, 0. Advises him
of change in residence; visit to famous
artist [Washington] Allston, in company
with Brackett. A. L. S. 3 pp.
White, Landon C. [Tennessee.] Brief notes on Col.
Samuel Weir, Gen. George Doherty, Gen.
Nathaniel Taylor, Col. Samuel Houston,
and Gen. Landon Carter; iron works and
forge at Elizabethton. Copy. .2 pp.
Campbell, W. B. Washington City. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Encloses letter from Governor
Campbell ; facts concerning Major Morri¬
son and his two sons, John and Archibald ;
writer’s great-grandfather, William Rus¬
sell, in command at battle of Long Island ;
succeeded by Captain Bowen, from Wash¬
ington County; his brother, Lieut. Reese
Bowen, killed in battle of King’s Mount¬
ain; characteristics of Col. Arthur and
Gen. William Campbell. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Lebanon, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Capt.
William Campbell, Evan Shelby, and
William Russell in command of companies
in Col. William Christian’s regiment , in
Point Pleasant campaign of 1774; early
legislation relative to land rights on the
Holston ; Campbell’s sisters and their
families; death of his widow; details
concerning hanging of Tory renegade Hop¬
kins; Col. Arthur Campbell’s residence;
afflicted with cancer ; his campaign of
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1780-1781; death of Rev. Charles Cum¬
mings in 1809-1810; comments concerning
Gen. Evan Shelby; Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell’s implication in attempt to establish
State of Franklin; information concern¬
ing Gen. [William] Russell and Col. [Wil¬
liam] Fleming; notes on the Preston and
Christian families; residence of Gen. Jos¬
eph Martin ; works relative to Indian
wars on the southwest frontier of Virginia.
A. L. S. 10 pp.
1842 Campbell, W. B. Washington [D. C.] Letter to Ly-
Apr. 18 man C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Informa-
10DD16 tion concerning Gen. [William] Russell;
born in Culpeper County, Va. in 1738;
marriage and settlement at Castlewoods;
his son Henry’s death in Powell’s Valley,
Ky. ; battle of Point Pleasant on Kanaw¬
ha River; military services of Gen. [Wil¬
liam] Russell in that engagement; his
personal appearance ; marriage of his
daughter to Capt. William Bowen ; latter’s
deadly encounter with an Indian ; account
of Bowen’s military and civil services ;
genealogy of family; writer a grandson
of Col. David Campbell of Campbell’s
Station ; biographical sketch of latter ;
his death in 1832; information concern¬
ing Gen. Joseph Martin, Col. William Mar¬
tin, and Maj. Brice Martin. A. L. S.
12 pp. Endorsed : The legislature of Vir¬
ginia named a county for General Russell
and the place he settled called Castlewoods
on Clinch River, is included in the county
named for him.
1842 Campbell, Gov. David. Lebanon, Tenn. Letter to
Apr. 29 [Lyman C. Draper]. Gen. Joseph Mar-
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1842
June
10DD18
1842
June
5DDa
1842
June
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tin’s son, Col. William, mentioned; resi¬
dence of Col. Arthur Campbell, on Yellow
Creek, Knox County, Ky. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, W. B. House of Representatives. Letter
11 to Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss.
Writer a great grandson of General Rus¬
sell ; invitation to visit him at his residence
near Carthage, Tenn. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Mitchell, Anderson. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
14 Lyman C. Draper. Suggestions whom to
refer to for further information about Col.
Charles McDowell: Henry P. Poindexter,
Huntville, N. C., Hugh M. Stokes, Robert
Martin, Wilkesboro, N. C., and Joseph Mc¬
Dowell Carson, Rutherfordton, N. C.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Christian, George. Livingston [Tenn.] Letter to
24 Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Men¬
tions John, Gilbert, and William Christian,
sons of Robert Christian, Augusta County,
Va. ; Gilbert and William Christian active
in Indian fighting; Isaac, James, Evan,
and Moses Shelby; Anthony and Isaac
Bledsoe, John Anderson, Looney family;
two Bledsoes and James and Evan Shelby
killed by Indians ; Gilbert Christian in
Cherokee attack, 1777, at Eaton’s Station,
with Captains Campbell, Shelby, and
Cocke; ordered to Cherokee country to
destroy towns on Tennessee River; fought
under Sevier at King’s Mountain ; ad¬
hered to Sevier’s party in State of Frank¬
lin; was in five Cherokee campaigns; died
on return from Hightower campaign, 1793 ;
mentions Col. James Robertson, R.
Weakley, Sampson Williams, and Shelbys
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1842
June
10DD19
1842
July
5DDb
1842
July
5DD104
1842
July
10DD20
among founders of Tennessee. A. L. S.
6 pp.
Campbell, W. D. Washington. Letter to Lyman C.
26 Draper, Forest Home, Miss. Forwards
letter from Judge Duncan; promises to
answer inquiries at a later date ; reference
to Col. George Smith. A. L. S. 1 p.
Habersham, Rich W. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
4 Lyman C. Draper. States that he has for¬
warded letter to General Cleveland, as re¬
quested. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cleveland, Benjamin. Clarksville, Ga. Letter to Ly-
8 man C. Draper. Information about Col.
Benjamin Cleveland; writer his grand¬
son ; educated by him until nineteen years
old; followed house-joiner’s trade; Col¬
onel’s father, John, a resident of Virginia;
family descent from Cromwell ; domestic
life of Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s wife,
Mary Graves; his children; story of his
adopted daughter; his hunting expedition
with Jesse Walton and Jesse Bond ; elected
military colonel in North Carolina at out¬
break of Revolution; imposed rigid mili¬
tary discipline on Reynold’s battalion ; cap¬
tured by Tories under Cunningham and
narrowly escaped hanging ; rescued by
Captain Wood and Capt. Robert Cleve¬
land; services at battle of King’s Mount¬
ain ; moved to North Carolina during
Revolution ; later resided on Tugaloo
River, S. C. ; judge of superior court.
A. L. S. 14 pp.
Campbell, W. B. Washington City. Letter to Lyman
14 C. Draper, Forest Home, Miss. Encloses
letter from Col. George Christian of Over-
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1842
July
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ton, Tenn. ; invitation to visit him.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Handly Jr., Samuel. Statement concerning British
and American method of firing in battle
of King’s Mountain ; father was a pri¬
vate in Colonel Campbell’s regiment.
Copy. 1 p.
1842
Snodgrass, William. Letter to Ex-Governor David
Aug. 15 Campbell regarding services of Col. Wil-
3DD242,244 liam Campbell. Campbell’s and Col.
1842
Isaac Shelby’s regiments suffered most ;
Colonel Williams, Col. [John] Sevier, and
Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland also mention¬
ed. Copy. 2 pp.
Campbell, Thomas J. House of Representatives.
Aug. 19 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer a son
10DD21
of Judge David Campbell; wishes assur¬
ance that incident relative to latter’s life
in connection with a Mr. Miller will not be
mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1842
Campbell, W. B. Washington. Letter to Lyman C.
Aug. 23 Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Encloses letter
10DD22
from Col. W. Martin; continuance of Con¬
gressional session delays writer’s attention
to correspondence; mention of Draper’s
friend, Larrabee. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1842
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon [Va.] Letter to
Sept. 3 Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Re-
10DD23
lates to public services of Col. Arthur
Campbell, Gen. William Campbell, and
other distinguished men ; correction of
errors in previous statements; Maj. Wil¬
liam Edmondson not present at hanging of
Hopkins; William Campbell assisted at
hanging by a negro, Thomas, owned by
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1842
Nov. 9
10DD24
1842
Dec. 29
10DD25
Henry Dickinson; Hopkins recognized by
John Campbell; copy of act of Assembly
providing indemnity for William Camp¬
bell, Walter Crockett, and others who aid¬
ed in suppressing conspiracy ; Col. Walter
Crockett’s residence; killing of Silas En-
yart; account given by writer’s father of
his encounter with Hopkins and Enyart;
reference to Allen Magruder’s history.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Campbell, W. B. Carthage, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. John Camp¬
bell, instead of Col. Arthur Campbell, sup¬
posed to have been a captain in the battle
of Long Island Flats ; death of Col. Gilbert
Christian in 1793; notes concerning his
command; sketch of grandfather of Col.
David Campbell of Campbell’s Station ;
Joseph Anderson judge of supreme court
under Franklin government; comments on
families of Bledsoe and Blount. A. L. S.
5 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Military service
of Col. Arthur Campbell in 1774-1776;
battle of Long Island Flats ; parentage of
Col. Gilbert Christian of Tennessee; mili¬
tary genius of Col. Arthur and Gen. Wil¬
liam Campbell contrasted; Gov. [William]
Preston’s illness ; comments on Isaac
Shelby’s letter of 1774; how it came to
appear in Niles’ Register; Capt. James
Thompson, Col. John Campbell, Capt. John
Morrison, and Col. William Cocke officers
who commanded in battle of Long Island
Flats; Col. Benjamin Sharp of Missouri
in battle of King’s Mountain; his other
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Revolutionary services ; details concern¬
ing Hopkins’ execution; facts concerning
Col. Andrew Lewis and Allen B. Magrud-
er; Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey cited for ad¬
ditional information; part played by Ed-
monsons in battle of King’s Mountain ; Col.
John Snoddy mentioned; names of officers
in the seventieth regiment of militia; Mrs.
Ficklin ; genealogical data concerning
Campbell family. A. L. S. 11 pp.
[1842 Martin, Wilson Y. [Dixon’s Springs, Tenn.] Letter
Dec. 1] to [Lyman C. Draper], Incloses account
14DD114 of incidents and leaders of Revolution and
Indian wars in Tennessee, copied from
notes of William Martin. A. L. S. 1 p.
1842 Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
Dec. 1 Lyman C. Draper. Gives writer’s father’s
14DD113 connection with Shawnee campaign of
1774; describes battle of the Point; Col¬
onel Christian came up at end of fight, Col.
Charles Lewis killed, General Lewis criti¬
cized for conduct of battle, Cornstalk’s
conduct mentioned ; location of Island
Flats battlefield given; settlers warned by
William Falling and Isaac Thomas, prompt¬
ed by Nancy Ward ; Haywood’s account of
Alex Moore’s fight with Indian incorrect;
Cocke and James Shelby in command at
Island Flats ; Isaac Shelby and James
Thompson may have had commands; Ar¬
thur Campbell probably did not have com¬
mand ; Dragging Canoe led Indians ;
Captain Cocke accused and tried for cow¬
ardice ; brief account of John, James,
Evan, and Isaac Shelby; in campaign of
1781 a few mounted men, writer among
them ; Col. Arthur Campbell in command ;
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Colonels Anthony and Joseph Crockett,
Col. Jacob Stephens with Dutch from New
River; writer’s father was captain of
mounted men; Clark’s pretended capture
of provisions resulted in fight between
Clark and writer’s father ; mentions Nancy
Ward’s son, “The Little Fellow,” her
brother “The Long Fellow,” and their re¬
lation to writer’s father; Colonel Cleve¬
land a descendant of illegitimate son of
Cromwell ; Shelby’s accusations against
Col. William Campbell’s conduct after
King’s Mountain, which came out when
sword was voted Campbell by Virginia leg¬
islature; William C. Preston’s efforts to
clear Campbell’s reputation, and Shelby’s
counter-attack; Cleveland had good opin¬
ion of Campbell ; party under Captain
Looney sent to capture Falling for horse
stealing; Falling and Ingram killed; de¬
scribes origin of lynch law; battle of
Lookout Mountain; Captains John Hardin
and Bullard killed, Captain Vincent
wounded; Watts at Willtown, lying in
wait for whites who refused to stand;
Maj. Joseph Winston at King’s Mountain
under Cleveland; Gen. Joseph McDowell
in battle, but probably not Colonel Tipton ;
brief accounts of Generals White and Doh¬
erty, Major Sharp, Captain Christian,
Anthony and Isaac Bledsoe ; General
Winchester of Tennessee in Revolution;
General Clarke, partisan leader in Georgia,
was with Morgan at Cowpens, leader in
Indian wars ; Cherokee did not attack
South Carolina or Georgia after Revolu¬
tion; writer moved from South Carolina
to Tennessee, 1798 ; memorial from Tran-
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1842
Dec. 4
14DD111
sylvania company to Virginia legislature
asking recognition of private treaty and
purchase from Cherokee; Virginia com¬
missioner’s recommendation that this be
refused; appeal to North Carolina legisla¬
ture, 1783, which granted company thous¬
and acres in Powell’s Valley to quiet claim ;
incloses copy of letter from “The Bloody
Fellow” and other Cherokee leaders at Gil¬
lespie’s Station; incident of Indians rob¬
bing party led by writer’s father through
Cumberland Gap to explore Kentucky ;
Brice Martin, writer’s uncle, was of party ;
Cherokee customs described. In handwrit¬
ing of Wilson Y. Martin. 22 pp.
Christian, G[eorge]. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Account of Capt. William Christian and
his nephew, Col. Gilbert Christian, distant
relatives of Col. William Christian ; Capt.
William Christian active in Augusta
County in French and Indian War ; routed
Indians after their defeat of George Mof¬
fett; commanded at Little Meadows under
Washington; at battle of the Point under
Colonel Lewis ; served last as major under
Col. William Christian against Cherokee,
1776; Robert Christian, George Ander¬
son, and William Moffett in battle of
Point ; Gilbert Christian in Augusta fight¬
ing; went with John Sawyer, John and
William Anderson, James McNair, Robert
Christian, and Nathan Page to settle on
R.eedy Creek, but lost claims; in efforts
to explore Kentucky with Robert Chris¬
tian, George Anderson, Hays, and others
attacked by Indians and scattered about
forty miles from Crab Orchard; Missis¬
sippi exploration by Gilbert and Robert
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John Sawyers, and probably James Mc¬
Nair; reached Clinch but forced to turn
back when Indians took provisions; Gil¬
bert Christian’s ancestry, marriage; in
Cherokee wars ; warning of Indian attack
given by Ellis Harlan ; Cornelius Cor-
mack, Captains Thompson, Buchanan, Ed¬
mondson, Shelby, and Cocke at Long Is¬
land; Colonels Arthur Campbell, Charles
Robertson, Evan Shelby, and Gilbert
Christian led Chickamauga campaign ;
Campbell, Shelby, and Sevier then led
force against British; Gilbert Christian
led company at King’s Mountain; George
Rutledge and Robert King in battle ; James
and Evan Shelby killed on Kentucky road;
Moses Shelby settled below Nashville ;
brief accounts of Anthony and Isaac
Bledsoe, Looney, Rhea, Stockley Donelson,
Colonels Scott, Maxwell, Long, and Patter¬
son; formation of State of Franklin with
mention of Colonels John Anderson, Wil¬
liam Cage, John Sawyers, and Capt. John
Manafee ; military services of Gilbert
Christian ; writer served in Lookout
Mountain campaign and in 1793 under
Captain Beattie; refers to other descend¬
ants of Gilbert Christian. A. L. S. 17 pp.
Botta, [Vincenzo. New York City.] Extract from
his History of the Revolution, relevant
to battle of King’s Mountain. Loyalists
under [Col. Patrick] Ferguson a profligate
group of men ; mountaineers in pursuit of
them scantily equipped; British advance
guard defended mountain; obstinate at¬
tack and defense ; Colonels Campbell,
Shelby, and Cleveland mentioned ; Fergu-
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son’s commendable action; laws of war
observed toward English, upon surrender,
but Tories hanged in expiation of former
crimes. Copy. 2 pp.
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Reply to inquiries
about Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Col. And¬
rew Pickens, and others; Cleveland de¬
scended from Cromwell ; born Orange
County, Va. about 1738; died, 1806;
mother’s name, Coffee; marriage and chil¬
dren; removal to North Carolina; rob¬
bed by Indians; his trip to Cherokee na¬
tion; made colonel of militia in Revolu¬
tion; his attacks on Tories; services at
King’s Mountain; his sons hang a Tory;
his capture by Tories ; removal to Tugaloo
country after war ; hung man named
Dinkins for horse stealing; genealogy of
family; likeness to Andrew Jackson; Col.
Andrew Pickens married aunt of John C.
Calhoun; moderate education; fair in¬
tellect; close friendship with writer;
physical appearance; exemplary traits of
character; children; writings of Judge
Haywood ; Gen. William Hall noticed ;
events of King’s Mountain battle; location
of troops; mode of attack; commander-
ship of Col. William Campbell; religious
peculiarities of his regiment ; victory over
Ferguson. A. L. S. 30 pp.
Larrabee, Charles H. Pontotoc, Miss. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Advises him of earth¬
quake shock in Mississippi. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Corrections in
previous statement relative to Col. Arthur
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Campbell; was at Williamsburg instead
of Richmond when the battle of Long Is¬
land Flats was fought; was a member of
convention in 1776; commissioned major
in 1775; residence and services of Gen.
William and Capt. John Campbell. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Campbell, W. B.. Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper.
Encloses package from Colonel Martin ;
suggests that Draper visit the Library of
Congress. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Accompanied
by John Campbell’s biography. A. L. S.
1 p.
[Campbell, Gov. David ] Biographical notice of
writer’s father, John Campbell. Native
of Augusta County, Va. ; removal to
Washington County ; exploration with Dr.
Thomas Walker; services on frontier;
under command of Capt. William Camp¬
bell and Col. William Christian in battle of
Point Pleasant; his political principles;
death near Abingdon, Dec. 17, 1825. A. D.
2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Refers to sketch
of Capt. John Campbell’s life; suggests
that Draper write to Col. Benjamin Sharp
for additional information. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm.] Biographical
sketch of John Campbell. Born in Augusta
County, Va. Apr. 20, 1741 ; well educated
by David Robinson; early life as a farm¬
er ; explored west with Dr. Thomas
Walker; purchase of tract known as Royal
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Oak from Col. John Buchanan; expedition
in pursuit of Indians ; services under Col.
Gilbert Christian; with Capt. William
Campbell in battle of Point Pleasant ; epi¬
sode of frozen hand ; participation in battle
at Long Island Flats; his civil offices and
pursuits; last years of his life spent on
farm near Abingdon; his traits of char¬
acter; his treatment of Tories of South
Carolina; death on Dec. 17, 1825. A. D.
5 pp.
Stokes, H. M. Jefferson, Ashe County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Relates to services
of Col. Benjamin Cleveland; compiled with
aid of Elijah Callaway. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, W. B. Washington City. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Statement that Colonel Tip¬
ton’s father was a captain in battle of
Point Pleasant probably an error; more
apt to have been with Lord Dunmore than
with General Lewis. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, W. B. Washington. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Corrects Gov. [David] Camp¬
bell’s statement that Reese Bowen, killed
at King’s Mountain, served under Capt.
John Campbell ; succeeded his brother
William Bowen in captaincy; residence of
and notes concerning Bowen family.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Sevier, A. H. Washington. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Apologizes for ig¬
norance concerning his grandfather, Val¬
entine Sevier; facts relative to latter’s
three sons, John, James, and Alexander;
reference to Valentine Sevier’s nephews,
James and George W., for information;
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eulogy of Sevier’s services to his country.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Refutation of
Col. William Martin’s disparaging re¬
marks about Col. Arthur Campbell’s char¬
acter; remarks on his merits and faults;
extracts from pension statements of Wash¬
ington County militiamen, Samuel Keys,
John McCulloch, and James Gilliland;
understanding between Col. Arthur and
Capt. William Campbell concerning alter¬
nate commands. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Edwards, J. L. [Washington, D. C.] Certificate of
authenticity of copies made in pension
office; attested by John C. Spencer. Copy.
1 P-
Sevier, A. H. Washington. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Encloses copy of
pension record made by writer’s grand¬
mother, Naomi Sevier. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, W. B. Washington. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper], Both William Russell and Wil¬
liam Bowen in the battle of Long Island
Flats; account of massacre of Russell’s
party; remarks on temperament of Colo¬
nel Martin. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Pontotoc, Miss.] Memorandum
relative to a packet received from Hon.
W. B. C. in corroboration of facts concern¬
ing Col. Benjamin Cleveland; Silas McBee,
of Pontotoc [Miss.] survivor of battle of
King’s Mountain. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Character of
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10DD36 Col. Arthur Campbell, as portrayed by
guardianship controversy with Gen. [Wil¬
liam] Campbell’s widow; rupture with
Gen. William Russell, over interpretation
of will; Col. Arthur Campbell materially
advanced his niece’s (Mrs. Preston’s) in¬
terests; attempts to exonerate him from
charges of avarice and selfishness.
A. L. S. 5 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Preston in
possession of mass of statements, vindicat¬
ing her father from charges made by Gov¬
ernor Shelby; names of gentlemen making
statements relative to matter; information
concerning battles of King’s Mountain and
Long Island Flats; explanation of Colo¬
nel’s Cocke’s conduct. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1843 Stokes, H. M. Jefferson [Ashe County, N. C.] Let-
Feb. 17 ter to Lyman C. Draper. Relates to mem-
5DD12 oirs of Col. Benjamin Cleveland. A. L. S.
2 pp.
[1843 [Stokes, H. M. Jefferson, Ashe County, N. C.]
Feb. 17] Memoir of Benjamin Cleveland. Born in
5DD13 Virginia; facts of his youth; his mar¬
riage ; removal to North Carolina ; hunt¬
ing with Jesse Walton, Jesse Bond, and
Reuben Stringer; Revolutionary services;
hostility to Tories; Capt. Larkin Cleve¬
land; attempted capture by Richard Rid¬
dle foiled by Joseph Callaway; King’s
Mountain battle; characterized. A. D.
26 pp.
1843 Campbell, W. B. Washington. Letter to Lyman C.
Feb. 25 Draper. Comments on expiration of
10DD38 franking privileges. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Sharp, Benjamin. Missouri. Letter to John S.
Williams. Account of King's Mountain
praising especially the bravery of William
Campbell, Isaac Shelby, and John Sevier.
Excerpt from American Pioneer, Cincin¬
nati, 0. 5 pp.
Christian, George. Livingston [Tenn.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Gov. David Camp¬
bell wrong in saying Capt. Gilbert Chris¬
tian commanded in Indian fight on Augus¬
ta frontier; William Christian was in
command; his father, Israel Christian,
lived in Augusta; Indians destroyed Carr’s
Creek settlement; Arthur and John
Campbell in several expeditions against
Indians ; Trimble killed, his children
Katherine and James, and mulatto boy
captured by Indians but later recaptured;
Rutledge, uncle of Gen. George Rutledge,
taken to Dunlaps Station and attended by
Dr. William Fleming; Carmack states
that Col. John Buchanan and Capt. James
Shelby were in battle at Eaton’s Station;
Capt. William Russell at Watauga Ford at
the time; Arthur Campbell, Col. Evan
Shelby, and Gilbert Christian with party
which met at Reese’s Mill for spring cam¬
paign; Arthur Campbell and Sevier led
autumn campaign ; writer gives his recol¬
lections of Gen. Joseph Martin’s campaign
against Cherokee towns in 1788; men
gathered at White’s Station (Knoxville)
under Colonels Kennedy, Love, and
Daugherty, Maj. Thomas King, Captains
Miller, Richardson, and Hunter; Gilbert
Christian aide to general; reached Chat¬
tanooga towns ; more reckless, against
advice, marched up Lookout Mountain, am-
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bushed by Indians, fled in disorder; King
wounded, rescued by Capt. John Blair;
Captains Bullard and Hardin killed, and
Vincent wounded in going to rescue of
spies; men accused Martin of treachery,
refused to obey orders and returned to
settlements; Indians take Gillespie’s Sta¬
tion. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Account of battle of King’s
Mountain. Services of backwoodsmen
against Tories; Col. William Campbell’s
command on New River; officers who
composed his command ; rendezvous of
troops on Watauga River; officers council
at which Col. William Campbell was elect¬
ed to command; march to Cowpens; de¬
scription of King’s Mountain; formation
for battle; Colonel Campbell’s conduct at
action ; defeat of the British ; losses ; sig¬
nificance of the battle. A. D. S. 4 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Account of Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell’s captivity for Lyman C. Draper, Buf¬
falo, N. Y. Stationed at fort on Cowpas-
ture River during campaign against Ind¬
ians; wounded and captured; sufferings
endured ; his escape to General Forbes’
British army; acted as pilot; granted
tract of land near Louisville, Ky. for his
services; his civil services. A. D. S.
4 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Information about Francis
Hopkins and other renegades and bandits,
for Lyman C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss.
Holston settlements exposed to much dang¬
er; Tory named Griffith organized com¬
pany to aid British; organized band of
plunderers under leadership of Francis
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Hopkins ; attempts of Washington County
court to control them ; Col. William Camp¬
bell actively engaged in quelling Tory
depredations; Francis Hopkins imprison¬
ed in William Cocke’s old fort; his escape
and continued plundering; his capture
and subsequent hanging by Col. William
Campbell; disposition of property. A. D.
7 pp.
1843 Tinsley, James. Washington County, Texas. Peti-
JULY 7 tion for continuance of pension for Revo-
2DD257-258 lutionary services, which stopped with his
removal to Republic of Texas. Copy.
2 pp.
1843 Campbell, W. B. Carthage. Letter to Lyman C.
July 25 Draper. Inquiry for his health, at request
10DD44 of Colonel Martin ; invitation to visit him
in the ensuing summer. A. L. S. 1 p.
1843 Martin, Jacob. Buncombe County, N. C. Pension
Oct. 3 statement. Drafted into service under
2DD47-48 Capt. Henry Whitener; served in Capt.
Joseph McDowell’s company; at command
of Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford, marched
toward Charleston; battle of Ramsour’s
Mills ; death of Captain Falls ; as substi¬
tute for Jacob Wetzel, served under Col.
[Ben] Cleveland, Colonel Campbell, and
Capt. John Sigman; discharged 1783,
after Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown.
Copy. 2 pp.
1843 Campbell, David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Lyman
Oct. 25 C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Encloses let-
10DD45 ters from Rev. Charles Cummings’ old
papers; latter educated by Dr. Samuel
Finley, West Nottingham Academy, Pa.;
reference to Dr. Miller’s Retrospect of the
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Eighteenth Century for notice of Finley
and other scholars; names of those from
Abingdon District on Committee of Safe¬
ty ; call presented to Rev. Cummings from
congregation ; biographical sketch. A. L.
S. 3 pp.
Stokes, H. M. Jefferson, Ashe County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Additional facts
for biography of Col. Benjamin Cleveland.
Born in Orange County, Va., 1738; hunt¬
ing expedition of 1770, with William Bond,
William Hightower, and Edward Rice;
attempt to recapture horses; Scotch ex¬
pedition; elk hunt with Stringer in 1769;
wounded in ambuscade in 1780; hanging
of Coyle and Brown; Riddle’s attempt to
capture him; Cleveland’s Cherokee expedi¬
tion ; surrender of British at King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Craig, John. Near Athens [Tenn.] Fragment of
letter to ex-Governor [David] Campbell.
Description of march from Cowpens to
scene of King’s Mountain battle. Copy.
1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Pikesville, Md. Invitation
to visit him; signers of the call to Rev.
Charles Cummings were all members
of the Presbyterian church; reference to
Kercheval’s History of the Valley of Vir¬
ginia. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Pikesville, Md. Introduc¬
tion to General Richardson, who will as¬
sist him in his research at Richmond;
transportation to Henry County Court
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House; invites him to visit and meet Col.
William C. Preston; reference to memoir
written by Mrs. Floyd; division of Ken¬
tucky County in 1780. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1844 Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly-
AUG. 21 man C. Draper, Jonesboro, Tenn. En-
10DD49-50 closes statements taken from pension
declarations of Daniel Riley, John McCau¬
ley, John Carmack, John McCulloch,
James Gilliland, Jonas Smith, Edward
Smith, and Michael Fleenor ; first two
furnish information relative to Col.
William Russell’s services; Michael Wide-
ner’s services under command of Capt
Ab[raham] Lincoln at Fort McIntosh;
reference to services of William, Arthur,
and John Campbell ; James Keys’ services
in Capt. William Edmondson’s company;
services of Colonels Isaac and Evan
Shelby; Maj. Daniel Smith’s defense of
the Kentucky settlements; battle of Island
Flats and the fight with the Indians which
succeeded it; Edward Smith’s services
under command of Ensign Andrew Kin-
cannon. Note by Draper gives biblio¬
graphical references. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1844 Williams, Thomas H. Redland, Miss. Letter to
Sept. 7 Lyman C. Draper, Dixon’s Springs, Tenn.
15DD22 Thinks Daniel Williams was wounded at
the Lick; will inquire further; McBee
states that according to camp rumor
Campbell behaved gallantly at King’s
Mountain ; De Peyster surrendered his
sword to Shelby; Col. Ambrose Mills and
Walter Gilkey among nine Tories hanged;
Baldwin escaped by running; Tories had
no bayonets or muskets, used butcher
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knives in large bore rifles; only regiment
driven down mountain was Shelby’s.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1844 Dickey, Elizabeth. Iredell County, N. C. Pension
Sept. 12 statement of services of her husband John
3DD97-101 Dickey. Served under command of Gen.
[Griffith] Rutherford and Gen. [William]
Davidson; also under commands of Colo¬
nel Locke at battle of Ramsour’s Mills.
Attested by Margaret Anderson, John
Cochran, and Alfred D. Kerr. Copy. 5 pp.
1844 Draper, Lyman C. Abstract of article by Wilkins
Sept. 16 Tannehill, Early Times in Tennessee,
14DD109 based on manuscript of Gov. Isaac Shelby.
Gives leaders, forces engaged, and losses
in Island Flats battle and Chickamauga
campaign. A. D. Initialed. 2 pp.
1844 Floyd, Letitia. Burk’s Garden, Tazewell County, Va.
Sept. 30 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Lexington
15DD23 Ky. Refers to memoir of writer’s family;
Colonel Preston’s papers not carefully
preserved ; remembers letters among them
from Gen. Andrew Lewis, Colonels Thomas
Lewis, William Christian, William Flem¬
ing, and John Floyd; Colonel Floyd se¬
cured the fortunes of Brown, Brecken-
ridge, Howard, and Preston families; his
letters given to Nathaniel Hart of Ken¬
tucky ; references for further informa¬
tion regarding Colonel Preston’s papers,
Gen. George Rogers Clark, and Indian
wars ; mentions several Preston and
Floyd descendants; promises account of
Point Pleasant from Capt. James Newell’s
papers ; has furnished information to
Kercheval. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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Patton, Samuel. Buncombe County, N. C. Supple¬
mentary pension statement. Claims addi¬
tional pension for services against Tories
and Indians; received no wages while in
service. Copy. 2 pp.
Callaway, Elijah. Walnut Grove, Ashe County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland moved to North Carolina,
1765; hunting expedition with Bond and
Walton, 1769; chief officer in command of
Scotch expedition; elk hunt with [Reu¬
ben] Stringer, 1772; Capt. Larkin Cleve¬
land wounded in 1780; the Tories, Coyle
and Brown, hanged Nov. 1, 1780; Colonel
Cleveland captured by Captain Riddle Apr.
15, 1781 ; location of Cleveland plantation ;
Richard Callaway wounded by Tories;
Cleveland’s participation in Cherokee cam¬
paign; accounts of Col. Richard Callaway
and Col. Hugh McGary. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore. Communication of
facts gleaned from pension statement of
Daniel Riley, who served under commands
of Captains Bell and Breckenridge, and
Col. William Russell; with latter at time
of Burgoyne’s surrender; discharged at
Yorktown; William Campbell was not in
battle of Island Flats ; land owned by Jos¬
eph and Samuel Briggs sold to Col. Robert
Campbell ; comments on character of
David H. Campbell of Lee County, Va.,
son of Col. Arthur Campbell. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Cleveland, Jeremiah. Greenville, S. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Answers inquiries
about Col. Benjamin Cleveland; his ex-
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ploring expedition, in company with Jesse
Walton and [Jesse] Bond, to western
country; plundered by Cherokee; second
expedition to punish them; Larkin Cleve¬
land wounded, en route to King’s Mount¬
ain; his sons; Col. Benjamin Cleveland
moves to North Carolina, then to South
Carolina ; captured by Tories and rescued
by brother Robert ; hanging of Riddle, the
Tory. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Franklin, Marcus A. Macon [Ga.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Promises to send copies of the
Magnolia; writer’s mother raised by Col.
Benjamin Cleveland. A. L. S. 1 p. En¬
dorsed : nothing further from Mr. Frank¬
lin. L. C. D.
Williams, Thomas H. Redland, Miss. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Announces
death of writer’s father-in-law, Silas Mc-
Bee, Revolutionary soldier; notes Polk’s
majority; action on repudiation of bonds,
and general political situation in Missis¬
sippi. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Information
concerning access to papers of General
Clark ; reference made to the pension
statements of the Revolutionary soldiers,
and how to secure access to them. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Edwards, J. L. [Washington, D. C.] Certificate of
authenticity of copies made in pension
office; attested by William Wilkins. Copy.
1 p.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer a son of Elijah
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Callaway; promises to send requested in¬
formation at an early date. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1845
Martin, William. Dixon’s Springs, Tenn. Letter to
May 12 Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore. Account of
14DD55
McCloskey’s attack on Cherokee village
near Tugaloo line, while writer lived in
South Carolina; Samuel Newell was with
writer’s father in Powell’s Valley, 1775;
corrects Edmund Jennings’ statements re¬
garding his Kentucky enterprises and adds
facts regarding his Cumberland services;
mentions the settlement of the George
Rogers Clark claim under Judge Catron,
of Nashville, Tenn., and the Chapman
Johnson’s knowledge of Cherokee treaties
refers to article on State of Franklin.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1845
Callaway, Elijah. Walnut Grove, Ashe County, N. C.
June 10 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. James Ray
5DD19
the stepson of Hugh McGary ; writer
related to Benjamin Cutbirth, who mar¬
ried a niece of Daniel Boone; Andrew
Lewis and William Bailey Smith mention¬
ed ; party affiliations of Boones and
Bryans. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1845
Callaway, Elijah. [Walnut Grove, Ashe County,
JUNE 10 N. C.] Biographical sketch of Col. Rich-
5DD20
ard Callaway. Ancestry and early life;
three brothers, Richard, William, and
Thomas in French and Indian War; Fort
Vause captured; Louisa Vause as captive;
Richard Callaway goes to Kentucky with
Boone; capture and rescue of his daugh¬
ters; Hugh McGary and Blue Licks de¬
feat; death of Richard Callaway; sketch
of Benjamin Cutbirth; his Mississippi ex-
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pedition; relation to writer. A. D. S.
25 pp.
Williams, John D. White Plains, Laurens District,
12 S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Balti¬
more, Md. Writer’s grandfather, Col.
James Williams, came from Virginia to
Little River, Laurens District, S. C. ;
fought in several battles of the Revolution ;
was killed at King’s Mountain, leaving five
sons and three daughters, two of whom,
James and Joseph, were killed by Cunning¬
ham. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro [N. C.] Letter to Ly-
26 man C. Draper. Writer’s father prepar¬
ing sketch of Revolutionary men and
events; reference to Nicholas L. Williams
for information concerning Major Win¬
ston; Col. B[enjamin] Cleveland’s descent
from Oliver Cromwell. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Roebuck, George. Spartanburg District, S. C. Sup-
8 plementary pension statement. Copy.
2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly-
11 man C. Draper, Baltimore. Memorial
drawn up by Col. Arthur Campbell and
presented to the governor of Virginia ; ac¬
count of Indian skirmish near Presbyter¬
ian burying ground false; Mrs. Balfour’s
account of the Cummings fight; death of
Henry Creswell; inscription on his tomb¬
stone; information concerning Crockett
family; location of blockhouse, scene of
Col. Arthur Campbell’s rendezvous in cam¬
paign against the Cherokee ; Colonels
John Anderson and Walter Crockett men-
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tioned; former's death on Oct. 17, 1817.
A. L. S. 5 pp.
1845 Draper, Lyman C. Baltimore. Questionnaire for
July 15 James Callaway, Wilkesboro, N. C.
12DD50 Hightower with Cleveland, Bond, and
Walton on hunting expedition; testimony
of John Spelts relative to hanging of Wil¬
liam Riddle ; Tory named Tate hanged ; mu¬
tiny of Cleveland’s troops under leadership
of Benjamin Herndon and William Rey¬
nolds; inquiry for Shadrach Franklin;
British Captain De Peyster’s sword sur¬
rendered to Maj. Jesse Franklin; Col.
William Sheppard’s services ; battle of
Ramsour’s Mills; campaign against the
Scofieldites ; information concerning Col.
Daniel Boone, Capt. Joseph, Gen. Charles,
and Col. Joseph McDowell, Col. Joseph
Williams, Gen. James White, Salathiel
Martin, and Col. Richard Callaway ;
sketch of lives of Col. Hugh McGary, and
Maj. William Bailey Smith; inquiry for
Col. Thomas Callaway ; Cleveland’s de¬
scent from Oliver Cromwell. A. L. S. 6 pp.
1845 Williams, Nicholas L. Panther Creek, N. C. Letter
July 28 to Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore. Writer
15DD25 knows little of services of father, Col. Jos¬
eph Williams, or uncle Winston; will con¬
sult Kimborough about battle of Shallow
Ford on Yadkin; Col. Joseph Williams’
statement to Judge Murphy. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1845 Callaway, Dr. James. [Wilkesboro, N. C.] Answer
Aug. to Draper’s questionnaire. Hightower not
12DD51 on hunting expedition ; circumstances
surrounding hanging of William Riddle;
no mutiny in Cleveland’s ranks; Tories
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commanded by Col. Morgan Bryan in bat¬
tle near Shallow Ford; Shadrach Frank¬
lin’s residence; Ferguson’s sword; death
of Col. William Cleveland; Col. William
Sheppard’s pursuit of Tories; battle at
Ramsour’s Mills; Daniel Boone’s residence
at Holman’s Ford; facts about Col. Jos¬
eph Williams, Salathiel Martin, Capt. Wil¬
liam Hardin, Col. James Callaway, Col.
John Donelson, and Richard Callaway;
Riddle’s capture and attempted murder of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland; escapes with
aid of the Callaways ; biographical sketch
of Capt. Thomas Callaway; Sumter’s sur¬
prise. A. D. 9 pp.
Snodgrass, William. [Sullivan County, Tenn.] Let¬
ter to Gov. David Campbell. James Shelby
and William Cocke led force from Eaton’s
Fort to attack Indians at Island Flats;
Alex Moore’s fight with Indian ; N. Logan
wounded ; Col. Arthur Campbell com¬
manded Washington County troops on
Christian’s campaign; torchlight pursuit
of Indians with stolen property; Indian
defeat at Middle Fork of Holston; Col.
Evan Shelby’s campaign included com¬
panies under Aaron Lewis, James Mont¬
gomery, Gilbert Christian ; _ Vincent,
_ Bean, and _ Russell under Colonel
Robertson marched to mouth of Chicka-
mauga, burned many towns, one Dragging
Canoe’s; Capt. Abraham De Peyster sur¬
rendered sword to Col. William Campbell,
not to Col. Isaac Shelby, at King’s Mount¬
ain; troops sent home when out of reach
of Tarleton’s light horse ; suspected Tory
Cummings taken before Colonel Dysart
but dismissed. A. L. S. 4 pp. Copy of
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portion in 3DD244. Endorsed : The above
is in reply to a list of inquiries I enclosed
Gov. Campbell to send his old friend Col.
Wm. Snodgrass, of Sullivan Co., Tenn.,
now in his 86th year. Gov. C[ampbell]
enclosed this reply to me. Sept. 5th, 1845.
L. C. D.
1845 Sevier, James. Jonesboro [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman
Sept. 6 C. Draper, Baltimore. Battle of Boyd’s
11DD172 Creek, fought on Dec. 13, 1780; places of
encampment during march which preceded
it. A. L. S. 1 p.
1845 Moor, Jane. Mason County, N. C. Pension state-
Sept. 16 ment of services of her husband John
2DD319-324 Moor. Entered service, 1779; stationed
at Four Hole Bridge [S. C.] ; participated
in battles at Ramsour’s Mills and King’s
Mountain ; served under command of Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter; Colonel Barbour and
Colonel Neal mentioned. Attested by
Abraham Forney, Joseph Jamison, Elisha
King, and David Patton. Copy. 5 pp.
1845 Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly-
OCT. 20 man C. Draper, Lexington, Ky. Identity
10DD53 of Capt. William Buchanan; genealogical
data of the Madison family; reference to
Gen. Jacqueline B. Harvie and Mrs. Rives
for information about papers of Dr.
Thomas Walker; encloses comments made
by Colonel Snodgrass; David H. Camp¬
bell’s account of his father Col. Arthur
Campbell’s captivity. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1845 Patton, Samuel. Buncombe County, N. C. Supple-
Nov. 5 mentary pension statement. Copy. 2 pp.
2DD26-27
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Sevier, George W. Overton County, Tenn. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Fails to secure in¬
formation concerning Tipton family or
Ensign Sparks; incident of writer’s fath¬
er and Adam Sherrill at Boyd’s Creek bat¬
tle; death of his brother, Maj. John Sev¬
ier, Apr. 24, 1845. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Biographical
sketch of Col. John Steel; wounded at
battle of Germantown. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va.] Summary
of declaration made for pension state¬
ment. Capt. Charles Bickley’s services
under command of Capt. William Russell,
Lieut. William Bowen, and Ensign James
Knox ; information relative to Indian
rendezvous brought to fort at Rye Cove by
Capt. Daniel Smith; latter joined forces
with Captain Montgomery; Samuel Cowan
killed; services of Colonel Christian, Maj.
Evan Shelby, and Colonel McClanahan ;
boundary between state of Virginia and
Cherokee Indians marked off by Col. Wil¬
liam Campbell; account of battle of Long
Island Flats; right wing commanded by
Lieut. Robert Davis; early life of Col.
Arthur Campbell; genealogical data on
Campbell family; comments on Col. Wil¬
liam Edmondson, Col. John Snoddy, Col.
Daniel Trigg, Col. Joseph Cloyd, Col. John
Steel, and Capt. George Adams. A. D.
4 pp.
Campbell, [Gov.] David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Comments on Col. Ar¬
thur Campbell’s Cherokee campaign of
1780-81; reference to his official account;
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celerity of his movements upon Indian
towns. Copy. 1 p.
Sevier, A. M. Jonesboro [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Informs him of
death of his father, Maj. John Sevier.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Darcy, Joel. Decatur County, Ga. Pension state¬
ment. Born in North Carolina, 1764;
entered service in 1778, under command
of Col. John Twiggs, Capt. William Young,
and Capt. David Imanuel ; attack by Tory
Captain Muller at Butler’s Plantation; de¬
feat of Tory Colonel McGirt at Lawson’s
Plantation by Col. [John] Twiggs; under
command of Capt. Abner Beckham and
Col. Elijah Clarke in fight with Major
[James] Dunlap ; served under Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter and Col. [William]
Candler in battle at Blackstocks. Copy.
9 pp.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro [N. C.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Information
concerning sketch prepared by writer’s
father; promise to forward it upon revis¬
ion. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Callaway, James. [Wilkesboro, N. C.] Sketch taken
in a conversation with Alexander Gil¬
breath and his wife. Gilbreath born Nov.
15, 1755, in Bute County, N. C. ; arrived
at Ramsour’s Mills after battle; served
under commands of Capt. Richard Allen,
Capt. William Lenoir, Capt. William Rid¬
dle, and Colonel Cleveland ; great frost of
May 5, 1774; Mrs. Gilbreath born Mar.
11, 1762; daughter of Stephen Lowther.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Draper, Lyman C. Questionnaire for James Calla¬
way and his replies. List of names not
certainly understood; Zachariah Wells,
who shot Richard Callaway at Old Fields;
Capt. David Witherspoon; Captain Pat¬
rick, who resided where Jefferson now is;
Berry Toney, a relative of Richard Calla¬
way; the Tories, Joseph and Timothy
Perkins ; facts about John Sherly, Samuel
McQueen, Benjamin Greer, Rev. Andrew
Baker, and Mrs. Riddle. A. D. 2 pp.
Edmondson, Andrew. Washington County, Va. Let¬
ter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Biographical
sketch of his father, Col. William Edmond¬
son; born in Maryland, 1734; Irish de¬
scent; removed to Washington County,
Va. ; services in French and Indian Wars
rewarded with land tract; with Col. Evan
Shelby in 1779; his personal appearance.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Criticism of
Gen. Joseph Graham’s account of the bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain; failure to obtain
Col. Arthur Campbell’s account of the bat¬
tle of Bushy Run; comments on feud be¬
tween Col. Arthur Campbell and Col. John
Floyd; Gen. William Campbell buried at
Aspenvale ; summary of Dr. Baker’s
sketch of Col. Robert Campbell’s life ;
Capt. William Buchanan’s services in bat¬
tle of Long Island Flats ; other command¬
ers in the battle. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Campbell, David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Baltimore. Additional informa¬
tion concerning Col. William Edmondson;
recommended for captain in 1777 ; for
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1846
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1846
Mar. 6
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Mar. 23
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major in 1780; for lieutenant colonel in
1781 ; reorganization of militia leads to
his resignation; his character. A. D. S.
1 p.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro [N. C.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Sketch pre¬
pared by writer’s father, sent without re¬
vision; apology for notes added; source
of facts given in sketch; family geneal¬
ogy; relation to Cutbirth family; rela¬
tions with family of Daniel Boone; Sarah
[Frances] Callaway’s marriage to Samuel
Henderson; spelling of word Callaway.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
Hardin, John J. Jacksonville, Ill. Article entitled:
“Two Leaves of Revolutionary History,
Taken Down from conversations with Gov.
Isaac Shelby.” Gen. M. D. Hardin left
notes of conversations with Gov. Isaac
Shelby describing battles of Musgrove’s
Mill and King’s Mountain; letter from
Shelby states that William Campbell was
colonel before King’s Mountain ; was
given supreme command there because of
good sense, strict discipline, and warm de¬
votion to the cause. Excerpt from Amer¬
ican Review, December, 1848. 7 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Information
concerning Col. John Anderson obtained
from his son, Col. Isaac C. Anderson ; cor¬
rection of Colonel Hopkins’ statement rela¬
tive to Col. John Campbell’s writings ;
criticism of notice of Col. Arthur and Gen.
William Campbell in Howe’s Virginia
Historical Collections ; Col. John Camp¬
bell’s early emigration and settlement in
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1846
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1846
Apr. 4
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Holston country; boundaries of Washing¬
ton County; incident of Mrs. Campbell’s
defense of her children against Indians.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Franklin, Shadrach. Surry County, N. C. Group of
letters to Lyman C. Draper. Incidents of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland; born in Orange
County, Va., 1738; hunting expedition;
names of participants; plundered by Ind¬
ians ; Cleveland’s visit to Indians to regain
his horses ; incident of Cleveland’s ruse to
drive an old Dutchman from his hunting
grounds ; battle of King’s Mountain,
where Captain De Peyster surrendered his
sword to Capt. Jesse Franklin; Capt.
Larkin Cleveland wounded; incidents of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s bravery. A. L.S.
4 pp.
Christian, George. Overton County, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore. Logan
wounded at Island battle not related to
General Logan of Kentucky ; Carmack
says Price and Richardson were wounded
at this battle; Alex Moore’s fight with
Indian and action of Young ; seldom more
than half dozen Cherokee killed in action ;
James Robertson and Anthony Bledsoe
leaders in Indian wars; Colonels G. W.
Sevier and Reagan ascribe poor character
to Big Jonathan Tipton; Robertsons and
Seviers descendants of Col. Charles Rob¬
ertson; Capt. John Blair of Martin’s
campaign not Colonel Blair of Hightower
campaign ; Captain Henley possibly on
Hightower campaign; Majors George
Conway and Leroy Taylor with writer at
Ishe’s Station, 1793; Col. Daniel Kennedy
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Apr. 11
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on Martin’s campaign; reference to de¬
scendants. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Beard, William. Lincoln County, Tenn. Pension
statement. Born in Pennsylvania, 1760;
entered service from Ninety-Six, S. C.,
under command of Capt. John Irwin ; com¬
manded by Gen. [Andrew] Williamson,
Gen. [Andrew] Pickens, Col. [Thomas]
Brandon, and Maj. [John] Purvis in bat¬
tle with Tories in Florida; in encounter
with Cunningham ; aided in defeat of
Tarleton at Blackstocks; participated in
battle of Ninety-Six. Copy. 5 pp.
Campbell, Charles. Petersburg, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Information
concerning Col. Thomas Bullitt and Colo¬
nel Tatum; writer engaged in publishing
a work on Virginia history; reference to
Gilmer’s Sketches and Essays; the Bland
papers, and Dr. Samuel Campbell’s ac¬
count of Point Pleasant campaign. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Anderson, Isaac C. Blockhouse, Va. Letter to Gov.
David Campbell, Abingdon, Va. Gives
commissions received by Col. John And¬
erson from Virginia, North Carolina,
State of Franklin, and Territory South of
Ohio; John Anderson first came to region
with James McNair, Col. Gilbert Chris¬
tian, and John Sawyers; turned back at
Big Creek because of Indians. A. L. S.
3 pp.
C[ampbell], Gov. D[avid]. Note to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Forwards letter from Isaac C.
Anderson; John Anderson a magistrate
of Washington County; blockhouse lay
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Apr. 28
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1846
May 1
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between North Carolina and Virginia
lines run by Walker and Henderson. A. L.
initialed. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Encloses
facts concerning Col. John Anderson;
Indian incursion of 1789 in which New-
land family was captured; Cherokee cap¬
ture family of Peter Livingston; their
chief, Benje, killed by Vincent Hobbs.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Informa¬
tion concerning residences of members of
Cutbirth family; Tory abuse of writer’s
grandparents ; attempts of two boys,
Daniel Cutbirth and one Walters, to rescue
Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland and put Riddle
to rout, frustrated ; writer corrects
father’s statement relative to Callaway
girls’ captivity; genealogy of Henderson
family; reference to Mrs. William Dickson
for information concerning McDowell
family. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Copy of
part of document giving list of officers
killed and hanging of Tories after King’s
Mountain ; three documents should be
published in account of battle: dispatch
signed by Campbell, Shelby, and Cleve¬
land; Col. William Campbell’s letter to
Col. Arthur Campbell ; and Col. Isaac
Shelby’s letter to Col. Arthur Campbell.
A. L. S. 1 p.
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Oct. 18
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1846
Oct. 23
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Laval, W. Charleston [S. C.] Letter to G. W. Jones
in reply to request for information relative
to William Beard. Recommends that his
application be favorably regarded. Copy.
2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Promises to
send Colonel Shelby’s account of battle of
King’s Mountain ; information obtained
from Mr. Latham regarding date of first
improvements in Holston Valley; names
of families purchasing lands in surveys
made by Col. James Patton, Col. John
Buchanan, Dr. Thomas Walker, and Ed¬
mond Pendleton; Jacob Young’s state¬
ment; death of Col. John Anderson in
1817 ; writer’s nephew, Gen. W. B. Camp¬
bell, now with General Taylor in Mexican
War. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, Charles. Petersburg, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Reference to the West-
over Manuscripts of Col. William Byrd;
suggests communication with William B.
Harrison for additional information; let¬
ter by Col. A. Lewis, relative to Point
Pleasant affair enclosed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Callaway, Elijah, per James Callaway. Walnut
Grove, Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore. Advises him of
probability of error in narrative which
writer has prepared; willing to be cor¬
rected. A. L. S. 1 p.
Bynum, John Gray. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Baltimore. Writer
married granddaughter of Gen. Charles
McDowell; will endeavor to collect infor-
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1846
Dec. 2
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Jan. 20
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mation regarding his services in Revolu¬
tion. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Referred to
Southern and Western Literary Messen¬
ger and Review for biographical sketch of
Maj. William -Cunningham; facts con¬
cerning Col. William Tatum; commends
Draper for his success in collecting mater¬
ials for history. A. L. S. 3 pp.
D[raper, Lyman C.] Obituary of Col. William Mar-
& 3 tin. Died near Dixon’s Spring, Smith
County, Tenn on Nov. 4, 1846; born in
Orange County, Va., 1765; parentage;
slight educational advantages ; incident of
his meeting with Patrick Henry; under
command of Gen. William Campbell in
Cherokee campaign of 1780; placed in
command of rangers to protect border set¬
tlements; his services in state legislature;
his temperament and character. A. D. S.
7 pp.
[Callaway, James.] Answer to questionnaire. Re¬
moval of John Baker and James Ward, as¬
sociates of Benjamin Cutbirth, to Ken¬
tucky; Salathiel Martin’s great stature;
activities of Daniel Boone; residences of
Daniel and Benjamin Cutbirth; Capt.
William Callaway’s military services;
James Callaway given agency in lead
mines district. A. D. 2 pp.
Reid, David S. Washington [D. C.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Has asked Col.
Thomas Lenoir for General Lenoir’s ac¬
count of King’s Mountain, if such a work
exists. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Feb. 1
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Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Death of Col. William
Tatum at celebration in Richmond; Wil¬
liam Russell appointed lieutenant colonel
of militia in 1776; served with Arthur
Campbell as a member of convention from
Fincastle County ; biographical sketches
of Col. Arthur Campbell and Rev. Charles
Cummings. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, William W. Washington [D. C.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Encourages his ef¬
forts in historical writings; writer plans
to publish revised edition of his Annals of
Tryon County. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore. Facts con¬
cerning Col. Arthur Campbell’s captivity;
Reese Bowen in command of company at
the battle of King’s Mountain; William B.
Campbell expected home from Mexican
War. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, David. Lebanon, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Pontotoc, Miss. Account of
Gen. William Russell furnished by his
granddaughter; General Russell was born
in Virginia; educated at William and
Mary College ; married Tabitha Adams
and the widow of General Campbell ;
fought against Shawnee at Point Pleasant ;
was in battle of Long Island; officer of
Continental army during Revolution ; cap¬
tured at Charleston and sent to West
Indies; journal of trip among Indians of
Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, 1765,
lost; man of splendid appearance and
manners. Left many descendants. A. L. S.
3 pp.
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Williams, N. L. Panther Creek, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Will try to
secure General Lenoir’s newspaper ac¬
count of King’s Mountain from General
Patterson, and writer’s father’s account
from Paul Cameron, who has Judge Mur¬
phy’s papers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Patterson, S. F. Palmyra. Letter to N. L. Williams.
Relates to account of King’s Mountain bat¬
tle contained in Gen. [William] Lenoir’s
papers; reference to Raleigh Register
files between 1815 and 1818 for good ac¬
count of battle; Gen. William Lenoir’s
services; letter answers inquiry made in
interests of Draper’s collection of material
for his book. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Encloses papers
of Col. William Edmondson with com¬
ments on their value. A. L. S. 1 p.
Williams, N. L. Panther Creek, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Forwards
letter from General Patterson; will try
to secure General Lenoir’s account of
King’s Mountain, and biographical sketch
of him. A. L. S. 1 p.
Williams, N. L. Panther Creek, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. States that
sketch of Gen. William Lenoir has been
forwarded, and that writer’s grandfather’s
contribution toward a history of North
Carolina will be forwarded. A. L. S. 1 p.
Putnam, A. W. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Baltimore, 0. Offers daguer¬
reotype from portrait of General Sevier
owned by writer in exchange for history
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Sept. 3
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Sept. 6
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Dec. 10
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in which it is to be published. A. L. S.
1 p.
Poindexter, John F. Germantown, N. C. Letter to
[N. L. Williams]. Information concern¬
ing place of residence and time of death of
Col. Joseph Winston; Winston’s will
dated April 14, 1814 ; probably died 1815.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Williams, N. L. Panther Creek [N. C.] Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Information con¬
cerning Col. Joseph Winston ; letter from
Gen. John F. Poindexter cited in proof of
date of death; lived near Germantown,
Stokes County, N. C. ; his three sons.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Col. David Robinson of
Augusta County, an Irishman who was a
teacher and associate of writer’s father;
Capt. Nathan Reid served as officer in Rev¬
olution; genealogical data concerning Col.
James Patton and Col. John Buchanan;
Col. Isaac Wood served in Revolution ;
Col. Isaac Shelby’s letter on battle of
King’s Mountain said to be in possession
of Gen. Alexander Smyth or Gen. Francis
Preston; Col. William Snodgrass and
Maj. James Sevier mentioned. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Col. James Wood and
Dr. [Thomas] Walker explore Holston
country in 1748; Col. Arthur Campbell
acts as former’s agent in selling lands;
death of Col. David Robinson in 1807 ;
part of his lands inherited by Preston
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family ; biographical sketch of Col. James
Dysart, one of the “Long Hunters” ; place
of Gen. William Russell’s death. A. L. S.
3 pp.
1848 Campbell, Charles. Petersburg [Va.] Letter to Ly-
Jan. 10 man C. Draper, Baltimore. Will send him a
10DD73 copy of writer’s History of Virginia.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1848 Campbell, Charles. Petersburg [Va.] Letter to Ly-
Jan. 25 man C. Draper, Baltimore. Copy of
10DD74 writer’s new history sent; comments
concerning change of title for Draper’s
book ; suggestions concerning publication.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1848 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly-
Apr. 18 man C. Draper], Location of Wallens,
10DD70a Trading, Martins, and Indian Creeks;
Gov. James Wood mentioned; names of
those for whom early surveys were made;
Col. James Dysart and General Russell
comment on Howison’s History of Vir¬
ginia. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, Charles. Petersburg [Va.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Introduction to Mr. Bar¬
nard ; reference to Force’s Historical
Tracts, Vol. II; typographical corrections;
information concerning Capt. Abraham
Wood; efforts to recover the Spotswood
manuscripts ; genealogy of Spotswood
family; reference to Col. Byrd; his
probable descent from Dr. William Byrd
who admitted Shakespeare’s will to pro¬
bate. A. L. S. 7 pp.
1848 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly-
Sept. 27 man C. Draper]. Location of old trace
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ing Woods River; death of Col. David
Robinson at residence of Maj. Alexander
Montgomery; river and valley named for
Stephen Holston; facts relative to Powell
family; biographical sketch of Rev.
Charles Cummings. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, Charles. Petersburg, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Thanks him for favor¬
able review of his book ; information con¬
cerning Col. Alexander Dandridge; refer¬
red to Col. William Spotswood Fontaine
for additional data. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Edwards, James L. [Washington, D. C.] Certificate
of authenticity of copies made in office of
the Commissioner of Pensions. Attested
by W. L. Marcy, Secretary of War. D. S.
1 p.
Edwards, J. L. Pension Office [Washington, D. C.]
Letter to Hon. Andrew Stewart, of House
of Representatives, relevant to declaration
for pension made by Jacob Crabtree, Lee
County, Va. L. S. 1 p.
Stewart, A[ndrew]. Washington [D. C.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Answers request for
information of John Hardin; refers him
to John K. Duncan, Springhill Furnace,
Pa. A. L. S. 1 p.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Unable to obtain infor¬
mation from James P. Carrell relative to
Ambrose Powell or Stephen Holston; ref¬
erence to Capt. William Beattie for infor¬
mation concerning Colonel Dysart; Colo¬
nel Robinson mentioned. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1849 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly-
Apr. 28 man C. Draper]. Information gleaned
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from Holmes’ American Annals, to sub-
staniate belief that Ambrose Powell and
Stephen Holston served as guides ; Colonel
Bouquet’s expedition against Indians; bat¬
tle at Bushy Run in 1763; facts relating
to Arthur Campbell’s captivity. A. L. S.
3 pp.
1849
Campbell, Charles. Petersburg [Va.] Letter to [Ly-
JUNE 15 man C. Draper]. Reference to Dr. Caru-
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ther’s novel, featuring Ann Catherine
Spotswood; reference to writer’s great¬
grandfather, Bernard Moore; reference to
the horseshoe insignia of Spotswood’s ex¬
pedition ; the Walkers of Albemarle ;
death of the historian, Beverly; biblio¬
graphical references. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1849
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
June 19 C. Draper, Philadelphia. Location of
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Davis’s, the old residence of Stephen Hol¬
ston; Maj. James Robertson mentioned;
information concerning Col. Charles Cox,
an Indian fighter; Blevins family of des¬
peradoes; Thomas and Elisha Wallen en¬
gaged in land controversies; Capt. Wil¬
liam Crabtree of Col. William Campbell’s
regiment in battle of King’s Mountain;
Joseph Drake killed by Indians in 1778;
Col. Samuel Newell confused with Col.
James Newell of Wythe; location of
Woods and Holston rivers ; additional
topographical data. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1849
Campbell, Charles. Petersburg [Va.] Letter to Ly-
June 29 man C. Draper, Philadelphia. Withdraws
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former request for aid concerning manu¬
scripts. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1849 Bain, John. Lancaster County [Pa.] Pension state-
Aug. 15 ment. Entered service under command of
3DD93-94 Capt. [Ben] Sharp and Captain Davis ;
engaged in battles at Germantown, Paoli,
and Brandywine; with Col. William
Sheppard in campaign against the Chero¬
kee. Copy. 2 pp.
1849 Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to
Dec. 3 [Lyman C. Draper]. Promises to assist
10DD82 him in securing aid of Gen. Charles Mer¬
cer ; character of latter ; Russell Bean and
incident. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm, near Abingdon,
Va. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Resi¬
dence of Gen. Charles Fenton Mercer; in¬
formation concerning Joseph Drake and
family; his association with Col. John
Floyd; Colonels Samuel and James New¬
ell; former’s participation in battle at
King’s Mountain; Maj. Joseph Davis ap¬
pealed to for facts concerning Stephen
Holston; Thomas and Elisha Wallen of
Powell’s Valley and their land claims.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1850 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly-
Jan. 31 man C. Draper]. Comments on Dr. Foote’s
10DD84 Sketches of Virginia, Historical and Bio¬
graphical; Holstons of Wythe County no
relation to Stephen Holston ; character
sketch of General Mercer ; information
concerning Col. Samuel Newell. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1850 Carson, S. B. York District, S. C. Pension state-
Apr. 12 ment of Revolutionary service of his
2DD283-285 father, William Carson. Served as fifer
under Capt. Walter Carson, Colonel Brat-
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ton, Gen. [Thomas] Sumter; later volun¬
teered in Capt. John Hood’s company;
with Capt. [Robert] Cunningham in at¬
tack at King’s Mountain; participated in
skirmishes at the Big Glades [Ga.] , Huck’s
defeat, and at Friday’s Fort [S. C.] ; died
at residence of B. S. Carson Dec. 5, 1849.
Copy. 3 pp.
1850 Evans, Nathan, House of Representatives, 30th
June 14 Congress, 1st Session, Report No. 396,
17DD19 from Committee on Revolutionary Pen¬
sions. Petition of Valentine Sevier for
himself and Charles Sevier for compensa¬
tion for Revolutionary service of Robert
Sevier killed at King’s Mountain; such
compensation does not come within the
usual policy of government; petition laid
on the table. Printed document. 1 p.
1850 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm, near Abingdon
AUG. 26 [Va.] Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Re-
10DD85 quests a copy of call to Rev. Charles Cum¬
mings and signatures. A. L. S. 1 p.
1851 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
Jan. 22 C. Draper. Location of Woods Gap; ref-
10DD86 erence to Davidson’s History of the Pres¬
byterian Church in Kentucky; death of
Col. William Tatum in 1819. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1851 Beard, James H. Lumpkin County, Ga. Declaration
JAN. 25 in order to obtain increase of pension for
3DD50 Revolutionary services of his father, Wil¬
liam Beard. Copy. 1 p.
1851 Campbell, Charles. Petersburg [Va.] Letter to Ly-
Feb. 21 man C. Draper, Leverington, Pa. Infor-
10DD87 mation concerning family of Colonel
Spotswood ; comments on progress of
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Draper’s book; writer desires to publish
new edition of his work; promise to send
letter of General Lewis and pamphlet pub¬
lished by Rev. [Philip] Slaughter; Spots-
wood born in Africa; died at Annapolis,
Md. ; requests information about Byrd
library. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Senior Member. Abingdon Library Club, Virginia.
Extract from letter to editors of Abingdon
Virginian. British account of Col. Pat¬
rick Ferguson and the consequences of the
battle of King’s Mountain ; Ferguson’s
rifle corps at Brandywine ; chance to
shoot Washington not used; in command
of militia in South Carolina; surrounded
by force from western Virginia, North
and South Carolina ; surrender of his
troops after his death; Cornwallis forced
to retreat into South Carolina. Newspaper
clipping from Tri-Weekly Courier, Oct. 4,
1855 ; reprint from Washington National
Intelligencer, May, 1851. 5 pp.
1851 Putnam, A. W. Sketch of life of Gen. John Sevier,
Sept. 4 written for McGinty, editor of the True
11DD175 Whig, Nashville. Descended from French
family of Xavier ; born in Virginia, 1740 ;
marriage to Miss Hopkins ; emigration to
Holston River; incident of Catherine
Sherrill’s escape from Indians and her
subsequent marriage to Gen. John Sevier;
given captaincy by Lord Dunmore, 1773;
with James Robertson and Valentine Sev¬
ier in battle of Point Pleasant ; formation
of Watauga government; association of
Sevier and Colonel Christian in Indian
campaigns; former made lieutenant colo¬
nel in 1777 ; participated in battle of
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Boyd’s Creek, 1779; aided Col. Arthur
Campbell, and Col. Isaac Shelby in quell¬
ing Cherokee ; his services at King’s
Mountain ; attempt of Tory, Dykes, to kill
Sevier foiled; battle of Musgrove’s Mill;
Sevier’s humane treatment of Indians ;
renders aid to General Greene; details of
his association with State of Franklin ; ne¬
gotiated many Indian treaties; his public
services; brigadier general of territory
south of Ohio; commendatory remarks.
A. D. S. 13 pp.
1852 Roberts, George. Buncombe County, N. C. Pension
Jan. 1 statement. Enlisted in Capt. Samuel
2DD269-271 Johnson’s company; mustered into ser¬
vice at Coxe’s Mills, N. C. under command
of Colonel Hargraves; in battle at Hang¬
ing Rock ; Casander Carpenter killed
while driving declarant’s team in army
service; also served under Col. [James]
Miller and Gen. [Nathanael] Greene.
Copy. 3 pp. Endorsed: Died in Bun¬
combe Co. N. C. Jan. 1st, 1864.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Illness of family has
prevented earlier communication; acknow¬
ledges receipt of Mayer’s discourse; ref¬
erence to Louis Kossuth’s appearance in
America. A. L. S. 2 pp.
D[raper], Lyman C. Leverington, Pa. Question¬
naire for Elijah Callaway, Ashe County,
N. C. Requests information concerning
John Wilcoxen, who married Daniel
Boone’s sister, Col. Samuel Bryan, Col.
Daniel Boone’s residence, facts concerning
Meat Camp Creek, John Baker, James
Ward, and Benjamin Cutbirth; Indians
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who robbed Boone and Cutbirth ; Boone’s
three companions, Joseph Holden, James
Mooney and William Cool. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro [N. C.] Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Death of writer’s
father, Elijah Callaway, on March 3, 1847 ;
born Nov. 12, 1769; eulogy on his life;
St. Andrews’ Church built on site of Col.
Daniel Boone’s residence ; location of
Hunting and Dutchman’s creeks; Mrs.
Gilbreath’s testimony concerning Daniel
Boone; Mrs. Susannah Dula’s informa¬
tion; emigration of Benjamin Cutbirth
from Pennsylvania and his final settlement
on Roane’s Creek; sketch of his life; Dan¬
iel Cutbirth’s education ; reference to Ben¬
jamin Chambers for portrait of Daniel
Boone. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Swain, [Gov.] D. L. Chapel Hill, N. C. Letter to
[N. L. Williams] . Relative to information
concerning the expedition of 1776 against
Cherokee. A. L. S. 1 p.
Gilmer, George R. Lexington [Ga.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Gives interrelations of
Meriwether Lewis, Gilmer, Taliferro, and
Barnett families; removal of Meriwether
Lewis’s mother to Georgia and return to
Virginia; promises to send sketch of Meri¬
wether Lewis; incidents connected with
his death and his servant Purdy; brief
account of intermarriages of Lewis, Walk¬
er, Rives, Grattan, Minor, and Wirt fami¬
lies; refers to Kennedy’s Life of William
Wirt; will forward his sketches of Meri¬
wether Lewis, Gilmer, Grattan, and Stro¬
ther families when printed. A. L. S. 7 pp.
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Low, James. Washington [D. C.] Letter to [Lyman
2 C. Draper]. Information relating to Col.
[Benjamin] Cleveland; recommends cor¬
respondence with Osborne Cleveland and
Baylis Hix, Rockwell, S. C.; referred to
court records of Pendleton District, which
was divided in 1828 into Anderson and
Pickens districts; records previous to 1828
kept at Anderson Court House ; later
records at Pickens Court House. A. L. S.
1 p.
Pinson, Joel. Pontotoc [Miss.] Letter to Lyman C.
4 Draper. Marriage of daughter of Capt.
Jesse Franklin, to whom British officer
surrendered sword after Ferguson’s death
at King’s Mountain; death of James J.
Wilson; mention of Capt. A. J. Edmond¬
son, Captain Oran, Colonel Fontaine, Capt.
John H. Miller, Judge Thorpe, General
Bell ; opening of Baptist and Presbyterian
female colleges ; deplores delay in appear¬
ance of work on King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Williams, Nicholas L. Panther Creek [N. C.] Let-
8 ter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Biographical
data and Revolutionary services of writ¬
er’s father, Col. Joseph Williams. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Littun, John B. Pendleton, S. C. Letter to [Lyman
12 C. Draper]. No knowledge of Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland; reference to W. L. Keith
and Elijah Webb for information. A. L. S.
1 p. Endorsed: Wrote to Clerk of Court
of Anderson C. H., S. C. May 14-’59 to
refer to old Pendleton records for date of
Colonel Cleveland’s death. L. C. D.
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Hammond, Herbert. Anderson Court House, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Relates to
time of Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s death,
as shown by court records; will admitted
to probate Oct. 21, 1806. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hammond, Herbert. Anderson Court House, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland’s will dated Sept. 10, 1806;
Gen. Robert Anderson’s will dated Jan. 25,
1810 and admitted to probate Jan. 9, 1813 ;
James Harrison of Andersonville [S. C.]
referred to for further information.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Swain, D. L. Chapel Hill [N. C.] Letter to N. L.
Williams. Encloses communication for
Lyman C. Draper. A. L. S. 1 p.
Swain, D. L. Chapel Hill [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. States that account of the
Cherokee expedition of 1776 was taken
from a letter by Lewis Williams to Joseph
Murphy in 1825; excerpt from letter;
manuscripts in Historical Society of North
Carolina relative to Col. [Joseph] Wil¬
liams. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum of death of Joel
Pinson, April, 1852. A. N. 1 p.
Williams, Nicholas L. Panther Creek [N. C.] Let¬
ter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Encloses man¬
uscript relative to Cherokee expedition of
1776 obtained from Gov. D. L. Swain.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[Swain, Gov. D. L. Chapel Hill, N. C.] Account of
expedition in 1776 against Overhill Chero¬
kee. Ordered by governor of North Caro-
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lina; Virginia and South Carolina parti¬
cipated; Capt. Anthony Hampton’s fam¬
ily had been murdered; officers of the in¬
vading forces; route, and difficulties of
march ; Ellis Hardin messenger from Ind¬
ians; Colonel Christian refused to treat;
towns deserted ; murder of half-breed
McCormick ; chastisement of Dragging
Canoe ; treaty with friendly tribesmen ;
homeward march ; beneficial results.
A. D. 11 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Sketch of writer’s life; born
at Royal Oak, Va. Aug. 7, 1779; parent¬
age; liberal education impossible; studied
under tutelage of Turner Lane, William
Graham, and Henry Armstrong; entered
clerk’s office; married daughter of Col.
David Campbell, of Campbell’s Station ;
instrumental in establishing first grammar
school at Abingdon; Jonathan Smith en¬
gaged as teacher; served as major during
War of 1812; became governor in 1837;
other public services. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1852 Putnam, A. W. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman
Sept. 23 C. Draper, Leverington, Pa. Writer will
15DD34 give Draper access to all his material and
aid in obtaining access to other Sevier and
Robertson papers on condition that Draper
shall issue a life of Sevier by 1854 and a life
of Robertson by 1856; if these conditions
are not met Draper’s material to be turned
over to writer for use in producing these
works. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1852 Callaway, James. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to Ly-
Nov. 18 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Corrects
12DD61 error in previous fixing of Colonel Boone’s
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residence ; reference to Colonel Har¬
graves for additional information ; fam¬
ily names of Mrs. Gilbreath and Mrs. Dula,
writer’s grandparents ; Chapman’s copy
of Hardin’s portrait of Daniel Boone.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Illness of
Mrs. Dula prevents her giving informa¬
tion; writer’s family affiliated with Bap¬
tist church; great-grandfather John Wil-
coxen resided in Yadkin Valley; Col.
Daniel Boone’s three successive North
Carolina residences. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Callaway, James. Wilkesboro, N. C.] Manuscript
map of Wilkes County, showing location of
Col. Daniel Boone’s residences. A. D. 1 p.
Allen, T. M. Boone County, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer’s aunt,
daughter of Thomas Allen, married Rob¬
ert, son of Gen. William Russell; in 1792
the younger Russells removed to large
tract of land in Fayette County, Ky., part
of military grant; services of Gen. Wil¬
liam in Braddock’s campaign, and in the
Revolution ; murder of son Henry by Ind¬
ians when on way to Kentucky with
Boone ; death of General Russell at
Thomas Allen’s, Shenandoah County, Va.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Gilmer, George R. Lexington, Ga. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Account of Col. Elijah Clarke,
in command at King’s Mountain and Ket¬
tle Creek; his attempt to establish inde¬
pendent republic in Georgia described in
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American State Pavers; some of his de¬
scendants named. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Gilmer, George R. Lexington [Ga.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Dr. Thomas Walker’s
marriage to Mrs. Symmes, daughter of
Mildred Thornton and Nicholas Meriweth¬
er, a relative of George Washington and of
the Gilmers; gives extract from will of
Thomas Meriwether naming Joshua Fry,
Peter Jefferson, Dr. Thomas Walker, and
John Thornton as executors. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Sevier, A. R. Russellville, Ala. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Names some de¬
scendants of Gen. John Sevier who saved
lives of Tories after battle of King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Campbell, W. B. Carthage, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Urges publica¬
tion of material on Tennessee history ;
criticizes Ramsey’s History of Tennessee;
Moses Fisk probably wrote account of
early Tennessee published by Historical
Society; mentions Campbells and Ander-
sons, descendants of Col. Alexander Out¬
law; refers to geological reports of Tenn¬
essee, and to error regarding the services
of Gen. William Russell, of Washington’s
army. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Sevier, John. Locust Shade, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. References for
information regarding Col. George W. Sev¬
ier and Sevier family, Moses Fisk, and
George Christian. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Campbell, Gen. John. Hall’s Bottom near Abingdon,
Va. Letter to Col. John S. Preston. In
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answer to request for papers relating to
history of [Col. William Campbell] ; mem¬
oir of expedition to King’s Mountain pub¬
lished in Abingdon Virginian; General
Smyth’s speech in Congress, 1829; part
played by Campbell in battle of Guilford;
publication in National Intelligencer. Copy.
2 pp.
Campbell, John. Abingdon, Va. Note attached to
Gov. David Campbell’s account of King’s
Mountain battle, establishing its authentic¬
ity. Copy. 1 p.
Barr, George R. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Maj.
[John] Campbell. Encloses clipping con¬
cerning relative significance of battle of
King’s Mountain and Guilford; requested
to correct Colonel Benton’s error. Copy.
1 P-
Christian, George. Livingston [Tenn.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Murder of John Rob¬
ert’s family; families collected in King’s
Fort on Reedy Creek ; descendants of John
Bean, Col. Charles Robertson, Colonel
Looney; deaths of Cornelius Carmack and
Moses Fisk. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Christian, George. Overton County [Tenn.] Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Murder of John
Roberts’ family and retreat of neighbors
under John Anderson and James Clenden-
nin to King’s Fort; Daniel Boone, -
Crabtree, Col. James Robertson, Bean
family, - Honeycutt; company under
Roger Tap put down Tory horse thieves,
killed Bill Fawling and - Shoat, flogged
Hudson and others; Landon and John
Carter business men; Parker’s children
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reared by Joseph Greer; daughter mar¬
ried William McLain; brief account of
Alex Moore, big Elisha Green, Oconastota,
John Watts, Doublehead, Bloody Fellow,
Little Turkey, Col. Daniel Kennedy, Col.
John Blair, and Capt. John Blair, Col.
John Anderson, who fought with Camp¬
bell, Sevier and Martin; writer in cam¬
paign on Little Tennessee; party with
writer’s father robbed of guns and provi¬
sions by Indians. A. L. S. 7 pp.
1853 Christian, George. Livingston, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
Sept. 25 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. John Rob-
15DD39 erts, whose family was murdered, had two
brothers, Henry and William; Robert
Bean gave name to Bean’s Station; Ovid
Ferrell, a hunter, to Ovid’s River; King’s
Fort is on Reedy Creek; writer and his
brother Robert were with expedition of
1788, which was under Sevier, not Capt.
Nat. Evans; Crabtree killed Indian at
Watauga; Humphrey Hogan first school
teacher near King’s Fort; mentions Cash
Brooks, Elisha Wallen, William Blevins,
John Honeycutt, Maj. Charles Sevier.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1853 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm near Abingdon
Sept. 3 [Va.] Letter to [Lyman C. Draper] . In-
10DD90 formation concerning Col. Charles Cox
and Col. Charles Robertson ; expresses
regret at Draper’s delay in publishing his
work; recent historical works by Wheel¬
er and Ramsey; considers the importance
of Biographical sketches overrated. A .L. S.
3 pp.
1853 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm near Abingdon
Sept. 16 [Va.] Letter to [Lyman C. Draper],
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Congratulates him upon his marriage;
advises him to avoid writing life of Gover¬
nor Sevier; information from Dr. Ram¬
sey’s work, relative to Col. [Charles] Rob¬
ertson’s residence in South Carolina.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Russell, R. S. Greenville, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Account of Gen. William Russell ;
ancestry, frontier fighting, Revolutionary
record, and service in Virginia legislature;
second marriage to widow of Gen. William
Campbell; sons of Daniel Boone and Gen¬
eral Russell killed in Powell’s Valley; es¬
cape of servant and Crabtree. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Advises him that Col.
John Campbell of Arkansas is still living;
Col. Charles Robertson a brother of Gen.
James Robertson; facts concerning Col.
Samuel Newell ; reference to testimony of
Col. David Campbell, General Rutledge,
Colonel Maxwell, and Major Snodgrass in
Campbell-Shelby controversy; papers held
by Col. William C. Preston turned over to
Mr. Bancroft; reference to Lossing’s
Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution for
official report on battle of King’s Mount¬
ain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Skelton, Elizabeth. Anderson District, S. C. Affi¬
davit attesting marriage of Daniel Bryson
to Martha Marrow. Copy. 1 p.
Benton, Col. [Thomas Hart] Extract from his his¬
tory concerning importance of battle of
Guilford ; made capture of Yorktown
possible ; description of manoeuvers of
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Lord Cornwallis, Sir Henry Clinton, Gen¬
erals Washington and Greene in events at¬
tending its capture. Copy. 2 pp.
[Swain, Gov. D. L.] Chapel Hill [N. C.] Fragment
of letter to Gen. John S. Bynum. Services
of Maj. [Patrick] Ferguson; biographical
sketch in London Political Magazine cited ;
order book of Lord Cornwallis shows his
first order issued Sept. 27, 1780; Fergu¬
son with Sir Henry Clinton at siege of
Charleston; Captain De Peyster chosen
by him to be second in command ; inci¬
dent of Tory soldier stealing a chicken.
Copy. 2 pp.
Putnam, A. W. Nashville [Tenn.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison Wis. Ramsey has
acted with bad faith with regard to Sevier
papers, but has concealed nothing, as all
facts are published in his Annals, down to
1800; writer’s sketch of Governor Sevier
also contains all public actions; few pri¬
vate papers; General Robertson’s papers
bound in College Library; history and
papers of provisional government at the
Bluffs in writer’s possession; sketches of
east and middle Tennessee by Lossing
would take; refers to Tarleton’s Cam¬
paign in the South. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Sevier, John. Brownsville, Tenn. Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. His father, Charles Sevier,
was a grandson of Col. Charles Robertson,
who fought in the Revolution, dying about
1798 in Washington County, Tenn.; five
Sevier brothers were in action at King’s
Mountain, including Col. John and Capt.
Robert who had two sons, Charles and
Valentine. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1854 Martin, B[rice]. Rural Hill P. 0., Wilson County,
May 18 Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madi-
14DD16
son, Wis. Writer’s father was a boyhood
friend of Cleveland and Sumter ; the
Wallen and Blevins families; services of
Brice Martin; Nancy Ward and her
daughter; notes on Cherokee chiefs,
Little Carpenter, Oconastota, Watts, and
Doublehead; Charles Robertson and the
Franklin men; Maj. Jesse Walton, Capt¬
ain Mortiker, and Stephen Hord. A. L. S.
5 pp.
1854
Newell, Joseph B. Clio, Wayne County, Ky. Letter
June 21 to [Lyman C. Draper]. Writer’s father,
14DD60
Samuel Newell, removed from Frederick to
Washington County, Va. ; was never in
regular army ; as lieutenant of Capt.
Andrew Colvill’s company of Campbell’s
regiment, was wounded at King’s Mount¬
ain; fought in many Indian campaigns,
including Long Island; commanded Mut-
er’s fort after his marriage in 1782 to Jane
Montgomery and removal to Tennessee;
held office in Tennessee; removed to Lin¬
coln, later Wayne county, Ky. ; thence to
Indiana, where he died ; was not one of the
Long Hunters. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1854
Aug. 8
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Newell, Joseph B. Clio, Ky. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Writer’s grandfather, Samuel
Newell, emigrated from Ireland; married
a widow Black, nee Elizabeth Colvill ; had
one daughter and one son, Col. Samuel
Newell, born Nov. 4, 1754, who fought in
Indian campaigns and the Revolution, was
probably in Powell’s Valley, 1775; moved
from Kentucky to Owen County, Ind.,
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1831; was Presbyterian elder; died,
1836. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C. Letter to
Aug. 14 Lyman C. Draper. Acknowledges honor
1DD312
of appointment to honorary membership
in the State Historical Society of Wiscon¬
sin; biographical sketch of Col. Samuel
Hammond. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1854
Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Lyman
Aug. 16 C. Draper]. Review of Lossing’s Pictorial
10DD93
Field Book of the Revolution; advises
Draper to profit by his plan; emphasizes
the superior authenticity of official reports
over traditionary accounts; testimony of
Mrs. Mary Bledsoe in Mrs. Ellet’s Pioneer
Women of the West cited as an example;
Colonel Bledsoe not present at battle of Is¬
land Flats; commands held by Capt.
James Thompson, William Cocke, John
Campbell, and James Shelby; writer’s re¬
flections on War of 1812; Generals Van
Rensselaer and Wilkinson mentioned.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1854
McFarland, B. F. Mill Spring, Tenn. Letter to Ly-
Nov. 25 man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. His father
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served twenty-seven months in the Revo¬
lution and also in thirteen campaigns
against the Cherokee, including Lookout
Mountain, in various capacities from pri¬
vate to captain; was sheriff of Jefferson
County, Tenn., and several times elected
to the state legislature ; died in 1837.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1854
Watts, W. D. Laurens District, S. C. Certificate at-
Dec. 30 testing the death of Capt. James Dillard
2DD153-154 on Oct. 4, 1836 ; names of his heirs. Copy.
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2 pp. Endorsed : actual date of his death
Dec. 4, 1836.
1855 Wallan, A. S. Washington, D. C. Letter to Hon.
Jan. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions.
2DD151-152 Evidences of Capt. James Dillard’s ser¬
vices, taken from certificate of controller
general, show that he served as captain for
two years. Copy. 2 pp.
1855 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm. Letter to [Lyman
JUNE 8 C. Draper]. Bewails the state of unrest
10DD94 which exists in the West; condemns in¬
efficiency of government; comment on
European war. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[1855 Caldwell, Howard H. “Ode on the Battle of King’s
Oct.] Mountain.” Newspaper clipping, reprint-
17DD26(1) ed from Yorkville Enquirer, Oct. 3, 1855.
2 pp.
1855 [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en-
Oct. 3 titled “Communications.” Battle of King’s
1DD123 Mountain; capitulation of Gen. [Benja¬
min] Lincoln at Charleston on May 12,
1780 ; succeeded by more British victories ;
Lord Cornwallis and Gen. [Henry] Clinton
plan to capture the Carolinas; efforts of
Gen. [Alexander] Leslie and Col. [Ban-
astre] Tarleton are repulsed by Col.
[Thomas] Sumter and Col. [Francis]
Marion ; Col. [Patrick] Ferguson’s troops
overtaken and attacked at King’s Mountain
by volunteers under Col. [William] Camp¬
bell of Virginia, Colonels [Ben.] Cleve¬
land, [Isaac] Shelby, [John] Sevier, and
Joseph McDowell of North Carolina and
Colonels [Edward] Lacey, [James] Haw¬
thorne, and [William] Hill of South Caro¬
lina; British defeated; Ferguson killed;
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victory gave new spirit to American cause.
Newspaper clipping from the Charleston
[S. C.] Courier. 1 p.
Martin, William. Spartanburg District, N. C. Affi-
Mar. 29 davit attesting services of his grandfather,
2DD12-13 Capt. Samuel Martin. Served in Brad-
dock’s War and Revolution; conspicuous
among state troops of South Carolina
under command of Gen. [Thomas] Sumter;
acquaintance with Col. James Chestnut,
who, although too young to bear arms, fre¬
quented camp. Copy. 2 pp.
1856
Mar.
17DD24a
English, Thomas Dunn. Poem entitled “The Falls of
Kanawha.” Excerpt from Southern Lit¬
erary Messenger. 2 pp.
1856
Southern Literary Messenger. [Richmond, Va.]
March Article entitled “Kanawha Mountains.”
1DD196-197 Location; physiography of territory; ex-
tent of mineral wealth ; nature of soil and
type of vegetation; occupation best fitted
to region; improvements made; handi¬
caps in way of development; prophecy of
future. Printed. Copy. 5 pp.
1856
March
17DD24
Southern Literary Messenger. [Richmond, Va.]
Article on Bancroft at King’s Mountain.
George Bancroft’s journey to the celebra¬
tion at King’s Mountain described ; in his
address recommends erection of monu¬
ment; Col. John S. Preston’s oration;
quotes Melton’s King’s Mountain. Excerpt.
1856
July
5DD29
Edinburgh Review. Article entitled “Modem Esti¬
mation of Cromwell’s Character.” Highly
commendatory sketch of Oliver Cromwell.
Newspaper clipping reprint. 1 p.
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1856 Caruthers, Rev. Eli W. Anecdote of James and Rob¬
ert Caruthers. These brothers on oppo-
14DD32b site sides in Regulator movement, which
destroyed General Waddell’s powder.
Copy from Old North State. 1 p.
1856 Washington, James H. R. [Macon, Ga.] Biographi¬
cal sketch of Col. Samuel Hammond.
1DD279-303 Under command of Gen. Andrew Lewis in
Dunmore’s War; at battle of Great Bridge
[Va.] with Colonel Matthews and Gen.
[George] Maxwell; served under General
Hand at Pittsburgh, and under Gen. Ben¬
jamin] Lincoln, Col. Leroy Hammond, Col.
Andrew Williamson, Col. [William] Hen¬
derson, Colonel Malmedy, Gen. [Isaac]
Huger; was central figure in partisan en¬
gagements; in battle of Cedar Springs,
under command of Col. [Elijah] Clarke
against [Major James] Dunlap’s Dra¬
goons; conducted prisoners to Gen. [Hor¬
atio] Gates at Hillsboro [N. C.] ; promoted
to rank of lieutenant colonel; stormed
Fort Grierson and took Fort Cornwallis;
at siege of Augusta; in pursuit of Cun¬
ningham; civil and social affairs of his
life; marriages; in Georgia legislature;
election to Congress; appointed military
and civil commandant of Missouri Terri¬
tory; unfortunate speculations; as re¬
ceiver of public moneys became involved in
debt ; arrested but finally cleared ; settle¬
ment at Varello Farm [S. C.] ; elected
surveyor-general in 1827 ; secretary of
state in South Carolina, 1831. Copy.
25 pp.
1856 Washington, James H. R. [Macon, Ga.] Genealogy
of Hammond family. Descended from
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1DD270-279 three sons, John, Job, and Martin, of
Charles Hammond of England; detailed
summary of names, dates of births and
deaths, marriages of entire family. Copy.
10 pp.
1857 Campbell, Gov. David. Abingdon, Va. Letter to
Feb. 21 [Lyman C. Draper], Objects to S. H.
10DD95 Carpenter’s method of securing subscrip¬
tions to the Western Fireside. A. L. S.
1 p.
1857 Campbell, Gov. David. Montcalm, near Abingdon,
June 1 Va. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Ad-
10DD96 vises him to secure Lossing’s aid in writ¬
ing his books ; reference to papers in
George Bancroft’s possession; lacks know¬
ledge of battle of Long Island Flats.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1857 Wallace, A. L. Yorkville, S. C. Letter to Briton
Oct. 8 Craig. Evidence sustaining claim of Capt.
2DD13-16 Samuel Martin for pension; cites his as¬
sociation with Gen. [Thomas] Sumter, Col.
[William] Polk, Capt. John Reid, Capt.
Nathaniel Martin, Capt. Francis Moore,
Captain McKenzie, Captain Barnett, Capt¬
ain Mills, Col. [William] Hill, Col. [And¬
rew] Hampton, and Col. [John] Thomas;
testifies to sterling character of Andrew
Hoyl, who drew up claim. Copy. 4 pp.
1858 Richmond Whig. Article on King’s Mountain.
Ape. 13 Writer in University Magazine of North
17DD16 Carolina overlooked Col. James Williams’
letter published in the Remembrancer giv¬
ing number of South Carolina troops with
Williams; Fayetteville Observer wrong
in denying the importance of this letter;
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Col. William C. Preston’s statement.
Newspaper clipping. 2 pp.
Charleston Courier. Editorial relative to battle of
Eutaw. Reprint of letter from Dr. A. L.
Hammond, correcting inaccuracies of Wil¬
liam Miles’ oration on dedication of Wash¬
ington Monument; writings of Judge Wil¬
liam Johnson mentioned. Newspaper
clipping. 1 p.
B - . [Charleston.] Article entitled “Marion and
Sumter.” Former better known because
of historians; plea for a life of Sumter;
South Carolina militia under command of
Colonels Marion, Sumter, Williams, Pick¬
ens, Clarke, and Twiggs; importance of
Sumter’s activities; names of those count¬
ed among his followers. Reprint from the
Darlington Flag. 2 pp.
Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 1.”
Siege of Augusta (1781) begun by Col.
Samuel Hammond and Maj. James Jack-
son; joined by Col. [Henry] Lee and Gen.
[Andrew] Pickens ; Hammond’s recon-
noitering expedition capture Col. [Sam]
Brown’s troops, which had been engaged
in pillaging; British intercepted on Horse
Creek as they went from Fort Cornwallis
[Ga.] towards Sand Bar Ferry, intent on
pillaging Fort Golphin; incident of a
Tory, B - by name, asking Hammond
to testify to his services. Copy. 4 pp.
Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C. Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 2.”
Imprisonment of Col. Samuel Hammond’s
father and Capt. Joshua Hammond in Brit-
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1DD58-69
ish garrison at Augusta, Ga. ; Indian
brutalities to prisoners instigated by Com¬
mandant [Sam] Brown; Capt. Joshua
Hammond makes spectacular escape; Col.
Samuel Hammond’s daring exploration of
surrounding territory, in attempt to rout
British forces ; commendatory remarks on
his bravery. Newspaper clipping from the
the Charleston [S. C.] Courier. 2 pp.
[Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents, No. 3.”
Relative to Col. [Samuel] Hammond’s re-
connoitering activities against command¬
ant [Sam] Brown, during siege of Augus¬
ta; Brown tries to destroy him; Ham¬
mond explores vicinity of Fort Golphin
with Matthew Dalton ; hemmed in by
Tories he boldly rushes through their
midst, killing many; ultimate destruction
of Brown’s outposts and his capture by
Hammond. Copy. 8 pp.
[Hammond, Dr. A. L.] Charleston [S. C.] Article
entitled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 4.’’
Col. [Samuel] Hammond’s attempt to stop
Tory depredations in the valleys of the Ed-
isto and Savannah rivers; while making
inquiries of Mrs. Cushman, near Aiken,
S. C. he was overtaken by Tories and
forced to hide; episode of destruction of
plundering Tories near Hatcher’s Pond,
and Edisto. Newspaper clipping from the
Charleston Courier. 2 pp.
[Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article
entitled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 5.”
Col. [Samuel] Hammond orders troops
through Lexington [S. C.] to the Saluda
River, across Newberry into the Laurens
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District, and thence to Greenville; he him¬
self goes through Abbeville to McGowan’s
Ferry ; meets Tory forces under Bill Cun¬
ningham; puts them to rout in encounter
at forks of Reedy and Saluda rivers; epi¬
sode of rebel, in red coat uniform, who
saves Hammond from Tories; defeat of
Tarleton by [Col. William] Washington’s
forces at Cowpens. Author’s note sub¬
stantiating information. Copy. 12 pp.
[1858] Charleston Courier. Editorial on the articles by Dr.
A. L. Hammond, and the care with which
1DD195 they have been prepared. Copy. 1 p.
1858 Charleston Courier. Editorial relating to battle of
Eutaw [S. C.] Comparative importance
1DD227-228 of Col. [William] Washington, Col.
[Henry] Lee, and Col. [Samuel] Ham¬
mond. Copy. 2 pp.
[1858] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Anecdote
concerning Col. Henry Lee, who having
1DD252-255 stopped at planter’s home, with Colonels
[William] Washington and [Samuel]
Hammond in order to send dispatches, of¬
fends lady of house; is deprived of re¬
freshments. Copy. 4 pp.
[1858] Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Article
entitled “Revolutionary Anecdote.” Nar-
1DD234-237 ration of Col. Samuel Hammond’s success
in recruiting Quaker, Obadiah - , into
American ranks. Copy. 4 pp.
[1858] Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Biographi¬
cal sketch of Col. Samuel Hammond. Born
1DD260-267 in Richmond County, Va. 1757 ; best ed¬
ucational advantages as a child; enlisted
to fight Indians; engaged in battles of
Great Bridge [Va.], 1775, Stono, Cedar
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Springs, Musgrove’s Mill, Ramsour’s Mills,
King’s Mountain, Guilford, Eutaw Springs,
Blackstocks, siege of Savannah, siege of
Charleston; filled many public positions:
member of Georgia legislature; served in
Congress; president of territorial coun¬
cil; member of first constitutional con¬
vention; secretary of state; superiority
as partisan warrior ; retirement from
public life, 1835. Copy. 8 pp.
[1858] Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] First of
series of articles entitled “Indian Inci-
1DD148-157 dents.” Col. Samuel Hammond ran away
from academy in West Virginia to join
army against the Indians; hardships en¬
dured in overtaking troopers; his initia¬
tion into sentry duty and vindication of his
valor ; description of character of country.
Copy. 10 pp.
[1858] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Letter to
editors of the Charleston Courier correct-
1DD242-244 ing errors relevant to Col. Samuel Ham¬
mond; had no middle name; given title
of colonel by Governor Telfair of Georgia ;
promoted from colonel to brigadier general
after battle of Eutaw. Copy. 3 pp.
[1858] Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Letter to
William Gilmore Simms. Misrepresenta-
1DD229-233 tion of facts relative to battles of Eutaw
and King’s Mountain; Simms gave Col.
[Henry] Lee credit for service rendered
by Col. [Samuel] Hammond, as testified
by Robert Starke; references to Drayton,
Rutledge, Pinckney, Middleton, Calhouns,
Lowndes, Hayne, Lee, Johnson, Bennett,
and Miller families. Copy. 5 pp.
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[1858] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Second of
series of articles entitled “Indian Inci-
1DD157-195 dents.” Evidence of Indian hostilities in
Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in 1774;
Lord Dunmore, with Gen. Andrew Lewis,
commands troops; encampment of part of
force, under command of Colonels Charles
Lewis and [William] Fleming, near White
Sulphur Springs [W. Va.] ; joined by Col¬
onels Field, Buford, [William] Christian,
Capt. [Isaac] Shelby, and Captain Her¬
bert; with Capt. Matthew Arbuckle as
guide, army starts march across Kanawha
Mountains ; extreme difficulties encount¬
ered; failure of Dunmore to join Lewis at
Kanawha [W. Va.] ; Samuel Hammond
volunteers as runner to carry message to
Dunmore; dangers and hardships of task;
success of his mission, and subsequent re¬
moval of Lewis’ troops across the Ohio;
Indian attack under Chief Cornstalk ; Col.
[Charles] Lewis killed; Col. [Samuel]
Hammond rises from sick bed and joins
fighting ranks; final victory of whites;
Colonel Field, Captains Buford, Morrow,
Murray, Ward, Cundiff, Wilson, McClana-
han, Allen, Goldsby and Dillon among the
killed; distinguished leaders who partici¬
pated. Copy. 38 pp.
[Hammond, Dr. A. L.] Charleston [S. C.] Article
entitled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 6.”
Biographical sketch of Col. [Samuel]
Hammond. Copy. 12 pp.
[Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article
entitled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 7.”
Col. [S*muel] Hammond gathers large
forces together while on the trail of the
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British; fails to surprise Tories at Fer¬
guson’s Station; refreshments for troops
obtained at Capt. [James] Dillard’s, near
Berwick’s Iron Works; Mrs. Dillard gives
warning of enemy’s approach; British un¬
der [Maj. James] Dunlap defeated in bat¬
tle of Cedar Springs; Hammond operates
on injured soldier; rescues a family from
brutality of Tories. Author adds footnote
in which he condemns those who criticise
American troops for harshness to Loyal¬
ists. Copy. 14 pp.
[Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 8.”
Tory troops, under Col. [Alexander] In-
nes, Col. [Patrick] Ferguson and Major
Fraser attacked at Musgrove’s Mill [S. C.]
on Enoree River; American troops com¬
manded by Col. [Samuel] Hammond, Col.
[Isaac] Shelby, Capt. [Shadrach] Inman,
Col. [James] Williams, and others. Auth¬
ors note relating to Col. Samuel Ham¬
mond’s part in struggle: British flank
under Fraser routed ; Fraser killed ;
Americans victorious; Hammond renders
invaluable service in keeping American
commandants informed of enemy move¬
ments. Newspaper clipping from Spar-
tansburg [S. C.] in Charleston Courier.
4 pp. Copy in 1DD100-119.
Campbell, W. B. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Death of writer’s uncle, Gov.
David Campbell on March 19, 1859 ; sketch
of his life; marriage of writer’s sister,
Virginia, to Rev. William Shelton. A. L. S,
2 pp.
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1859 [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en-
May 25 titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 9.”
1DD120-121 Battle of Eutaw [S. C.] on Sept. 8, 1781;
American forces from South Carolina
commanded by Gen. [Nathanael] Greene,
[Andrew] Pickens, [Francis] Marion,
Colonels [William] Henderson, [Henry]
Lee, and [Samuel] Hammond; North
Carolina troops under Generals [John]
Ashe and [Thomas] Sumter, Col. [Mar¬
tin] Armstrong; Maryland troops under
Col. [James] Williams; Virginia troops
under Gen. [William] Campbell; [Col.
William] Washington brought up rear;
British commanded by Generals Stewart,
Marjoribanks, and others; battle one of
bloodiest in Revolution ; Colonel Ham¬
mond’s brave command prevents disorder
in American ranks; his narrow escape
from death by timely action of Monsieur
Pierre Taude; incident relative to Col.
[Samuel] Hammond’s reunion with the
Marquis de LaFayette in 1824. Newspaper
clipping from Charleston Courier. 2 pp.
1859 [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en-
JUNE 21 titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 10.”
1DD122 Battle of King’s Mountain, the greatest
enterprise of partisan warfare; Ameri¬
can troops commanded by Col. [James]
Williams, Gen. [William] Campbell, Col.
[Isaac] Shelby, and subordinates; British
commanded by [Col. Patrick] Ferguson;
American victory; Ferguson and Williams
killed in action. Newspaper clipping from
the Charleston Courier. 1 p.
1859 Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Article en-
JUNE 28 titled “Battle of Blackstocks.” Takes
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1DD220 issue with correspondent of Carolina
Spartan on the relative importance of bat¬
tles of Blackstocks and Musgrove’s Mill;
charges lack of information ; Colonels
[Thomas] Sumter, [John] Clarke,
[James] Jackson, [William] Candler,
Major [William] McCall, Col. Samuel
Hammond and others mentioned. News¬
paper clipping from Charleston Courier.
1 p.
1859 Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Article en-
AUG. 5 titled “Blackstocks and Musgroves.” Re-
1DD220-221 ply to correspondent for Carolina Spar¬
tan; comparison of killed and wounded in
each battle ; importance of Musgrove’s
Mill as first success after defeat of Gates;
comparison of Marshal Ney and Col.
[Samuel] Hammond; refutation of criti¬
cism that writer is partial to Hammond.
Newspaper clipping from the Charleston
Courier. 2 pp.
1859 Johnson, Joseph. Charleston [S. C.] Letter to
Aug. 13 H[enr]y B. Dawson. Encloses sketch of
13DD11 battle of Mobley’s Meeting House; inquiry
relative to descendants of John De Bern-
iere ; location of Mobley’s Meeting House ;
Col. Richard Winn hears of intended Roy¬
alist rendezvous there; unites with Col.
William Bratton and Col. John McClure in
surprising enemy; success of Whig at¬
tack; much American property recover¬
ed; effect of victory on subsequent Whig
victories. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
1859 Dallas [Texas] Herald. Article referring to King’s
Nov. 9 Mountain battle and General Sumter’s
12DD102 sobriquet “Game Cock”; services of [Rob¬
ert] Henry at King’s Mountain battle ;
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narrative of battle prepared by him and
[Col. David] Vance; Sumter's sobriquet
of “Game Cock’’ originated from “Tuck,”
one of Gilmore’s famous game chickens.
Copy. 2 pp.
[1859] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 11.”
1DD124-129 Col. [Samuel] Hammond and troops on
the march from King’s Mountain, via
Granby, Orangeburg, the Edisto River,
and the Campbellton road ; recovers prop¬
erty stolen from Episcopal church in
Augusta [Ga.] by Tories; also a span of
horses belonging to Mrs. Rebecca Rey; his
meeting of Mrs. Reif at Col. Leroy Ham¬
mond’s and a subsequent marriage; inci¬
dent of conversation with Bishop Elliott
and Rev. Edward Foard, in which Col.
Samuel Hammond is solicited to attend
church. Copy. 6 pp.
[1859] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents. No. 12.”
1DD130-147 Narration of incidents of partisan war¬
fare. Col. [Samuel] Hammond and
troops succor family of Captain R - ,
mistreated by Tories; hot pursuit to over¬
take culprits; Tory atrocities perpetrated
by Cunningham’s forces; overtaken near
Pendleton [S. C.] ; defeated and taken
prisoners; Hammond engages in duel with
subordinate. Author’s note relevant to
Hammond’s duels with Gen. [James]
Wilkinson, Col. Thomas Benton, and Col.
Jack Smith. Copy. 18 pp.
1859 - , - . Note on association formed to erect a
monument for the battle of Point Pleasant.
Copy. 1 p.
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1860 Avery, J. T. Swan Ponds, Burke County, N. C. Let-
OCT. 19 ter to Gov. D. L. Swain. Answer to ques-
5BD21 tionnaire. Gen. Charles McDowell in com¬
mand at battle of Cane Creek; previous
commander guilty of cowardice ; route
taken by backwoodsmen to King’s Moun¬
tain ; Indians defeated at mouth of North
Fork due to Mrs. Cathey’s warning;
Cleveland’s route to King’s Mountain; Col.
John Carson and Hunting John McDowell
seek protection under Col. [Patrick] Fer¬
guson in order to save stock; Col. And¬
rew Hampton mentioned; Alexander Ir¬
win, “Squealing” James McKey, and Wil¬
liam McKey participants at battle of
King’s Mountain; James McKey’s son a
teacher in Morganton [N. C.] ; part play¬
ed by Franklin in battle. Copy. 6 pp.
Simms, W. Gilmore. “King’s Mountain. — A Ballad
of the Carolinas.” In nine stanzas with
introduction giving history of the battle
and account of Deckard rifle; view of bat¬
tleground and monument. Excerpt from
Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. 2 pp.
1860 Hammond, Dr. A. L. [Charleston, S. C.] Letter to
Oct. editors of the Charleston Courier. Com-
1DD237-241 ments on historical errors in W. Gilmore
Simms “Ballad of the Carolinas” in Har¬
per’s Magazine; battle of King’s Moun¬
tain not the turning point in the war, since
it came after the fall of Charleston and the
defeat at Camden. Copy. 5 pp.
1860 Avery, J. T. Swan Ponds, Burke County, N. C. Let-
Nov. 2 ter to Gov. D. L. Swain. Information per-
5DD23 taining to King’s Mountain heroes, fur¬
nished by Maj. Ben Bergen; Robert Logan
a county surveyor who lived in Bergen’s
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family; Ferguson’s line of march; camped
ed at Wilson’s ; route of backwoodsmen to
King’s Mountain. Copy. 2 pp.
1860 Avery, J. T. Swan Ponds, Burke County, N. C. Let-
Nov. 16 ter to Gov. D. L. Swain. Location of South
5DD22 Fork and Ramsour’s Mills ; probable
route taken by Williams’ troops to King’s
Mountain; the four fords of the Catawba
River; David McElrath a soldier in the
battle of King’s Mountain. Copy. 2 pp.
[1860] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Article en¬
titled “Revolutionary Incidents. [No. 13].”
1DD197-217 Battle of Blackstocks [S. C.] ; Tarleton’s
Tory troops recalled from pursuit of [Col.
Francis] Marion follow Col. [Thomas]
Sumter and engage in battle at Black-
stocks on Tiger River ; western forces
under command of Cols. [John] Twiggs,
John Clarke, [William] Candler of Geor¬
gia, Col. John Thomas, Major [James] Mc¬
Call, Col. [Samuel] Hammond, and Colonel
Bratton of S. C. joined Sumter; Col.
Thomas Taylor and Colonel Candler sent
to get information; Col. [Andrew] Wil¬
liam [son] and Colonel Hammond attack
Tories at Captain Faust’s ; intricate forma¬
tion of rebel forces for battle; terrific
struggle ; Tarleton retreats ; Sumter
wounded. Copy. 20 pp.
[1860] [Hammond, Dr. A. L. Charleston, S. C.] Note con¬
cerning the series of articles entitled
1DD218-219 “Revolutionary Incidents,” printed in
Charleston Courier. Have been prepared
from Col. Samuel Hammond’s manu¬
scripts; publication suspended last year
will now be continued. Copy. 2 pp.
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1865
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McDowell, J. J. Hillsboro, Ohio. Joseph McDowell,
writer’s father, and his brother, Col.
Charles McDowell, born in Pennsylvania;
former engaged in battle at Cowpens and
commanded at King’s Mountain; latter
not at King’s Mountain ; information con¬
cerning — Darlington, David Jolly, and
Israel Donelson. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1866
Owensboro [Ky.] Monitor. Article on the battle of
Jan. 24 King’s Mountain, quoting article from
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New Orleans Picayune entitled “A Relic
and Its Reminiscences.” Mentions table¬
cloth captured by Col. Isaac Shelby at
King’s Mountain; incident of Col. Wil¬
liam Campbell’s harshness to Tories.
Newspaper clipping. 2 pp.
1866
Maclean, Dr. William B. Lincoln County, N. C.
June 11 Statement attesting the death of his
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mother, Mary D. Maclean, who had been
pensioner from North Carolina ; other heirs
mentioned ; her pension statement return¬
ed. Copy. 1 p.
1866
Ford, Amyri. Gaston County, N. C. Affidavit con-
June 12 cerning claim of heirs of Mary D. Mac-
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lean for arrears of her pension. Copy.
1 P-
1869
Evans, William H. Williamston, S. C. Letter to Eli-
Aug. 24 sha Banner. Writer suggests that his rel-
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atives in North Carolina obtain informa¬
tion with regard to their Evans ancestors
who settled in Pennsylvania, in order to
claim Evans estate in Wales. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1869
Waties, Maj. John. Columbia, S. C. Letter to Ly-
Sept. 17 man C. Draper. Writer’s relationship to
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General Sumter ; difficulty of securing his¬
torical material since the war. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Pleasants, B. F. Washington City. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Information
concerning John Adair, of Kentucky;
General Sumter’s prominence in South
Carolina; Adair’s services as lieutenant
under commands of Sumter and Marion;
participated in battles of King’s Moun¬
tain and Hanging Rock; imprisoned at
Camden; given commission as major;
participated in Indian wars ; aided in
framing Kentucky constitution; his activ¬
ities during War of 1812; elected gover¬
nor; served in Congress; reference to
his daughters for additional data. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Rivers, William I. Columbia, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Comments on
prostration of South after the war; de¬
cline of South Carolina Historical Society;
promise to inquire about Magnolia Maga¬
zine. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Johnson, Joseph. Sumter, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Removal of family
after death of Dr. Joseph Johnson, author
of Traditions of the Revolution, caused de¬
lay in delivery of Draper’s letter to writer ;
referred to Sebastian Sumter for informa¬
tion; General Henderson’s descendants.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Rivers, William I. Columbia, S. C. Letter to L Hy¬
man] C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Refer¬
ence to Mrs. L. C. [S.] McCord for eulogy
on Sumter ; contents' of Charleston library ;
destruction of historical materials during
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the war; reference to William Gilmore
Simms. A. L. S. 3 pp.
McCord, Louisa S. Charleston, S. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Has no
copy of her husband’s eulogy of General
Sumter; destroyed by war. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Waties, John. Columbia, S. C. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper] . Advises him of failure to secure
information from General Hampton; dif¬
ficulty in securing material from Sumter
family. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Cowling Jr., J. V. Louisville, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Genealogical
data concerning family of Judge James;
writer’s grandfather served under com¬
mand of [Gen. Francis] Marion. A. L. S.
1 p.
Cowling Jr., J. V. Louisville, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Information
concerning General Sumter’s family; ref¬
erence to Dr. Joseph A. James and Mary
McDowell ; writer requests a copy of the
Life of Marion, written by his grand¬
father. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cowling Jr., J. V. Louisville, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Suggests that
writer of Revolutionary reminiscences in
question was William D. James, writer’s
grandfather. A. L. S. 1 p.
Rivers, William I. Columbia, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Papers of Governor Rutledge
destroyed by fire; reference to James
Lowndes for information concerning Raw-
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lins Lowndes; bewails governmental con¬
ditions in the South. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Rutledge, B. H. Charleston, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Governor Rut¬
ledge’s and General Sumter’s papers de¬
stroyed by fire and war ; comments on dev¬
astation of South in Civil War period.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Lowndes, James. Statesburgh [Statesville], N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Papers of
Rawlins Lowndes destroyed by fire; prom¬
ises to inquire for copies of the South
Carolina journals and the Magnolia Maga¬
zine. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Cowling, S. I. Louisville, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Failure to locate papers of writ¬
er’s father, William D. James; genealogy
of General Sumter’s family; reference to
Mrs. Brazilia Brownfield for additional in¬
formation ; Revolutionary services of
writer’s father; his Life of Marion.
A. L. S. 10 pp.
Stockton, James W. Statesville, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer married to daugh¬
ter of Maj. John Huggins. Memoranda by
Draper relative to latter’s services in legis¬
lature ; related to one of signers of Declar¬
ation of Independence. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cowling, S. I. Louisville, Ky. Letter to L [yman] C.
Draper. Writer’s father [William James]
served in Revolution under command of
Maj. John James; wrote reminscences
for the Southern Patriot in 1828; refer¬
ence to family sketch in Ramsey’s History
of South Carolina; General Sumter’s re-
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Dec. 27
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Dec. 29
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ligion; reference to Mrs. Louisa Murrell
for additional information. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Hope, Gen. John C. Hope Station, Columbia, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning John and Wade Hampton; in¬
cident of hunting; location of Hampton’s
Island and Hampton’s Shoals; John
Hampton’s grist-mill; bibliographical ref¬
erences. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Washington, [Mrs.] M. A. Macon, Ga. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. In answer to request
for material concerning life of her father
Col. Samuel Hammond ; referred to
White’s History of Georgia, and Johnson’s
Life of Greene; biographical sketch; tells
of loss of valuable papers left in the care
of George Hammond. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hope, Rev. John C. [Columbia, S. C.] Information
for [Lyman C. Draper] from William
Houseal concerning the Hampton family.
Four brothers; resided on farm on Broad
River; biographical facts concerning each
of the brothers; Col. Charles S. Middle-
ton of the Charleston region ; biographical
references. A. D. S. 3 pp.
Stockton, James W. Statesville, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information from John
Hughes relative to Maj. John Huggins’
Revolutionary services ; death of latter on
May 6, 1826; Capt. James Huggins.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
McDowell, Mary P. Manning. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Papers of writer’s grandfather,
William D. James, lost; his book, the
Life of General Marion; information con¬
cerning the Middleton family; reference
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to John Izard Middleton of Baltimore.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Washington, [Mrs.] M. A. Macon, Ga. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. In answer to inquiry re¬
fers him to Southern Quarterly Review
and Magnolia Magazine; invitation to
visit her. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Stockton, James W. Statesville, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information concerning
best route to John Hughes’ residence.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Hughes, John. Deep Well, N. C. Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. Writer’s grandfather, Maj.
[John] Huggins’ services under General
Sumter; his death in Mecklenburg Coun¬
ty; writer’s residence. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cowling, S. I. Louisville, Ky. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. William DeSaussure, John
Wake, the Richardson family, and Mrs.
Murrell cited for further information ; lo¬
cation of General Sumter’s grave; resi¬
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Brownfield ;
works of writer’s father published in the
Southern Patriot. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Washington, [Mrs.] M. A. Letter to Lyman C. Drap¬
er. Refers to Gen. Pinckney Smith for
information regarding the Hamptons ; in¬
vites him to inspect family relics, particu¬
larly a file of the Louisville Gazette for
1799; deplores misfortune of her brother
Dr. A. L. Hammond. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Anderson, B. P. Memphis, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Lack of infor¬
mation concerning writer’s grandfather,
General Adair ; supposed to have been with
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1871
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May 2
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May 16
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May 31
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1871
July 10
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Sumter’s forces; born Jan. 9, 1758 in South
Carolina ; ancestry ; portrait in possession
of writer’s mother; reference to F. P.
Blair for additional information; General
Adair’s death at Harrodsburg, Ky. on May
2, 1842. Bibliographical data added in
Draper’s memorandum calls attention to
discrepancies in birth and death dates.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Anderson, B. P. Memphis, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Affirms
authenticity of birth and death dates of
Gen. [John] Adair previously given; prom¬
ises to send his autograph. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lincoln County, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information relative to
numbers of University Magazine; refer¬
ence to autobiography of Rev. Joseph
Caldwell. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Wylie, A. P. Chester, S. C. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper], Information concerning writer’s
grandfather, William Wylie; reference to
Daniel Stinson for additional information;
genealogical data. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Adair, L. D. Bay Farm, Astoria, Ore. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Apology for his father’s
failure to reply to inquiries concerning
Gen. John Adair. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hammond, [Dr.] A. L. Charleston, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Answers inquiries con¬
cerning [Col.] W. Candler, General Ker¬
shaw, and Gen. [Thomas] Sumter; invites
him to visit him and inspect manuscripts.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1871 Sprague, W. B. Flushing [N. Y.] Letter to [Lyman
Oct. 11 C. Draper]. Advises him that copies of
13DD100
letters by Gen. Thomas Sumter will be for¬
warded. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1871
Nov. 1
13DD30
Wallace, James A. Clayton, Ala. Letter to L [yman]
C. Draper. Encloses copies of writer’s
History of Williamsburg Church; refer¬
ence to Reid’s History of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland for causes of western
migration; incident of John Witherspoon
and the opossum; migration of Andrew
Jackson’s parents to Carolina region be¬
tween 1765-1770; “Old Sandy,” slave of
Captain Gordon, at battle of Biggin’s
Church; location of Monk’s Corner; ref¬
erence to Davidson College Monthly for
article on Col. Wade Hampton; other bib¬
liographical references. A. L. S. 5 pp.
1871
Morrison, R. H. Cottage Home, Lincoln County,
Nov. 27 N. C. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper] . Ref-
13DD121
erence to Ramsay’s History of the United
States and Lee’s Memoirs for sketch of
General Sumter ; Revolutionary services
of Gen. [William R.] Davie; writer’s re¬
lation to Gen. Joseph Graham; residence
of Gen. Robert Irwin; material collected
by Governor Swain of North Carolina
University. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1871 Moses, F. J. Columbia, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Dec. 13 Draper. Advises him of failure to secure
13DD38
information requested; promises to for¬
ward information concerning Sumter ; bib¬
liographical references. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1871
Calhoun, E. B. Pendleton, S. C. Letter to L[yman]
Dec. 24 C. Draper. Failure to find poem written
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13DD75 by writer’s uncle, Warren R. Davis.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
[1871] Stinson, Daniel Green. Sketch of life written for Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer’s ancestry Scotch-
17DD26 (35-38) Irish; his father, William Stinson, fought
at King’s Mountain under Captain Barber ;
writer attended military school, 1810, New
Providence Academy in Mecklenburg
County, N. C. ; kept store and farmed ;
married Esther Gaston; appointed magi¬
strate and notary; opposed nullification;
was member of two conventions of Union
party led by Joel R. Poinsett; opposed
military test oath; opposed secession 1851,
writing under name of “Spectator,” “Spy,”
and “Catawba” ; war of 1861 brought
on by Lincoln’s violation of United States
constitution; collected material on Pres¬
byterian history. Short sketch of Stinson’s
personality and character; left insolvent
by Civil War. Notice of death added.
Newspaper clipping from the Yorkville
[S. C.] Enquirer, Oct. 2, 1879. 14 pp.
1872 Davis, Henry C. Ridgeway, S. C. Letter to Lyman
JAN. 15 C. Draper. Advises him of failure to se-
13DD76 cure copy of Warren R. Davis’s poem on
Sumter crossing the Santee. A. L. S. 1 p.
1872 Wallace, James A. Clayton, Ala. Letter to Lyman
Mae. 1 C. Draper. Additional information con-
13DD31 cerning writer’s articles in the Davidson
College Monthly relative to Rev. Hezekiah
J. Balch ; Revolutionary incidents, and
the massacre of Pyle’s Tories ; location of
Monk’s Corner; Colonel Hampton’s attack
on British at Lewisfield house; additional
bibliographical references. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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May 14
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May 22
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May 27
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May 27
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Huger, Alfred. Charleston [S. C.] Letter to L[y-
man] C. Draper. Comments on talents of
Warren R. Davis; reference to Major
Murrell for facts concerning General Sum¬
ter. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Huger, Alfred. Charleston, S. C. Obituary. Well
known for his Unionist sympathies; died
at age of eighty-four ; postmaster of
Charleston. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
Porcher, F. A. Charleston, S. C. Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper], Futile search for Davis’s bal¬
lad on Sumter crossing the Santee ; refer¬
ence to Mrs. Whitsell and Mrs. Louisa Mc¬
Cord for information concerning Sumter;
Middleton’s letters relative to Congress
abandoning the Carolinas and Georgia ;
Stephen Elliott’s publication of the South¬
ern Review. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hutchinson, T. S. Charleston [S. C.] Letter to L[y-
man] C. Draper. Advises him of failure
to secure a copy of Warren R. Davis’s
Poems. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hardin, Abraham. Antioch P. 0., York County, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Biographical
sketch of Col. Frederick Hambright; born
in Germany ; moved to Pennsylvania ;
married sister of Col. Joseph Hardin;
moved to Lincoln County, N. C. ; engaged
in warfare with Indians; made lieutenant
colonel in Revolution ; his attack on Tories ;
names of his children; his pursuit and
annoyance of Ferguson; three incidents of
his bravery in battle at King’s Mountain;
nature of his wound; description of ap¬
pearance; died Mar. 9, 1817. A. L. S.
4 PP-
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Oct. 18
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Nov. 1
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Nov. 1
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1872
Nov. 12
Moses, F. J. Columbia, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. Information concerning Sumter;
medal given him by city of New York be¬
tween 1826-1830. A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Hope, Rev. John C.] Information for [Lyman C.]
Draper. Reference for facts concerning
Emily Geiger; incident of her swallowing
General Greene’s note to General Sumter;
achievements of Generals Sumter, Marion,
Lee, Horry, Taylor, Hampton, and James;
British threaten life of Mrs. Bratton;
Andrew Jackson’s early military career;
location of General Sumter’s camp. A. D.
3 pp.
Wallace, James A. Clayton, Ala. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Historical manuscripts of
Thomas Hutchins ; reference to Dr. Moore
for information concerning Colonel Tate;
latter’s relation to President Polk. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lincoln County, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information concerning
Maj. George Tate; locality in which name
prevails; variation in spelling; location
of Tuckasegee Ford; its significance in
Revolutionary history. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Woolford, J. H. Madison, Ind. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper] . Effort to secure birth and death
date of writer’s grandfather, Thomas
Woolford; born in Maryland, 1752;
entered service as lieutenant in 1775;
served under Generals Gates and Sumter;
Sumter’s suprise; description of Colonel
Woolford. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Moses, F. J. Sumter, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Drap¬
er. Location of [Sumter’s] house at cor-
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NOV. 23
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Dec. 3
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Dec. 23
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Dec. 27
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ner of Orange and Broad streets, Charles¬
ton. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hope, Rev. John C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Apology for delayed reply; promises to
send information concerning Juniper
Springs, John and Adam Sumner, and
Emily Geiger. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Information concerning Col.
Joseph Hughes, writer’s great uncle; his
services at King’s Mountain and Cowpens ;
a captain under Maj. Benjamin Jolly; re¬
moval to Greene County in 1825; elder in
Presbyterian church ; personal appear¬
ance; death in 1834. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Sumter, Sebastian. Statesburg, S. C. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Relates to history of
Mrs. Anna Davis Bay; adopted by Mrs.
Horry; married William Bay; not inti¬
mate with the Sumter family. Copy. 1 p.
Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Defeat of Tarleton through in¬
strumentality of ladies; Col. [Joseph]
Hughes’ hatred of Tories; his attacks on
families of Moore and Daniels; informa¬
tion concerning writer’s great grandfath¬
er, Stewart Brown; Colonel Hughes kill¬
ed by Tories. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hardin [Abraham]. Antioch P. 0., York County,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. “Gum
log” Sam Moore was the Whig who tried
to take Colonel Hambright from his horse
when wounded ; later taken prisoner at
Huck’s defeat; Frederick Hambright’s
wound; doubts rumor of Ferguson’s mis¬
tress; Capt. William Green and William
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Long ; reasons for believing that there was
no hanging of Tories after King’s Moun¬
tain battle; Colonel Hawthorne and Major
Tate of Sumter’s brigade mentioned; Col.
Joseph Hardin, the leader of an immigrant
company from Virginia who settled on the
Catawba River; his attacks on Indians;
received grant of land from George III;
died before Revolution; information ob¬
tained from writer’s grandmother, Jenett
Glenn; reference to Elizabeth Ellet’s de¬
scription of Sumter’s surprise on Fishing
Creek. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Hardin, F. M. Antioch, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Requests copy of history of Gen¬
eral Sumter when finished. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hope, Rev. John C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Lo¬
cation of Juniper Springs; Emily Geiger’s
exploit; attack on Fort Motee; siege of
Ninety-Six; information concerning Col.
John Adam Sumner; family genealogy;
Tories captured by John Koon; capture
and escape of Captain Houseal. A. L. S.
5 pp.
Henderson, William A. Knoxville, Tenn. Lecture
entitled “Nolichucky Jack” (Gov. John
Sevier). Account of his life, military ser¬
vice in Revolution and Indian wars; diffi¬
culties with North Carolina regarding the
State of Franklin ; honors conferred by
Tennessee on John Sevier. Pamphlet.
22 pp.
Frierson, John N. Statesburg, Sumter County, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer’s resi¬
dence near grave of General Sumter;
death of latter’s granddaughter, Mrs.
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1873
Louisa Murrell ; correction of typographi¬
cal error relating to Scape Creek, a tribu¬
tary of the Black River. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Washington, [Mrs.] M. A. Macon, Ga. Letter to
Jan. 27 [Lyman C.] Draper. Urges him to write
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a notice of the death of her brother, Dr.
A. L. Hammond, on July 26, 1872 at her
home ; promises to send material from
McGriff’s coffers and other information to
aid him in writing his book. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873
Moses, F. J. Sumter, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Jan. 27 Draper. Inability to find medal corres-
13DD41
pondence; residence of Col. J. N. Frier¬
son; death of Mrs. Murrell. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1873
Frierson, John N. Statesburg, S. C. Letter to Lyman
Feb. 12 C. Draper. Inability to furnish informa-
13DD81
tion about General Sumter; promise to
confer with Burrell Moody on the subject.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873
Mar. 4
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Coffey, Jo [seph], Columbia, Ky. Letter to L[yman]
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Genealogical
data concerning family of Jesse Coffey.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873
Mar. 8
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Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Dr.
Richard Coffey. Request for information
concerning Gen. Thomas Sumter. A. L. S.
3 pp.
1873 Coffey, R. T. Ashley, Ill. Letter to Lyman C.
Mar. 17 Draper. Origin of writer’s family; prom-
13DD133
ises to investigate his ancestry. A. L. S.
1 p.
1873 Coffey, C. R. Queensboro, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
MaR- 21 Draper. Information concerning the Cof-
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Mar. 27
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March
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Apr. 13
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Apr. 14
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Apr. 21
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fey and Sumter families; Revolutionary
services of writer’s father. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Coffey, Elijah. Liberty, Casey County, Ky. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Writer born in
Adair County, Ky., Nov. 21, 1806 ; gen¬
ealogical facts concerning his family; re¬
lated to Sumter. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McMaster, J. R. Winnsboro, S. C. Letter to L[y-
man] C. Draper. Information concerning
Maj. Adam Hawthorne, Col. John Winn,
and Capt. David Dansby ; reference to Dr.
E. Turnipseed for additional information;
Gen. John Stark’s death in 1820; his
family; facts concerning Reuben Harri¬
son, Major Turner, Benjamin May, and
Austin Peay, men who participated in bat¬
tle at Eutaw Springs ; statement of David
Hollis. A. L. S. 3 pp.
D[raper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
questionnaire for [James J. Hampton].
Inquiries concerning Col. A. Hampton ;
Loyalists, Maj. John Hampton, and Col.
John and Patrick Moore; battles at Cedar
Springs and Cane Creek. A. D. S. 1 p.
Morrison, R. H. Cottage Home, N. C. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Reference to Col. S.
Walkup for information concerning his
name; reference to Rev. Samuel William¬
son at Statesburg for information about
Sumter’s camp. A. L. S. 1 p.
Walker, W. A. Chesterville, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Information concerning battle
at Mobley’s Meeting House in June, 1780;
Tories commanded by Col. Bob Coleman;
Burbage Woodward killed; capture of
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negroes owned by General Hampton.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hope, Rev. John C. Hope Station, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Unable to give addi¬
tional information concerning Juniper
Springs ; reference to General Quattle-
baum. A. L. S. 1 p.
1873
Wallace, J[ames] A. Clayton, Ala. Letter to L[y-
May 14 man] C. Draper. Reference to Harris’s
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History of Poplar Lint Church; biograph¬
ical data concerning author ; General
Sumter taken to Berwick’s Iron Works
when wounded at Blackstocks; reference
to Tory who was tarred and feathered ; in¬
formation concerning the Campbell fam¬
ily. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873
Moses, F. J. Sumter, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
May 17 Draper. Presentation of medal to [Gen-
13DD42
eral Sumter] at New York City at the
time the Canal was completed ; mistake in
name of one who presented the medal.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873
Douglas, John. Floral Hill, Charlotte, N. C. Letter
May 30 to L[yman] C. Draper. Death of Col.
13DD123
Thomas Greer; futility of search for in¬
formation concerning Gen. W. H. Neel;
facts obtained from Rev. R. H. Morrison;
bibliographical references; copies of North
Carolina University Magazine to be ob¬
tained from Prof. Charles Phillips.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1873 Wallace, J [ames] A. Clayton, Ala. Letter to Lyman
June 13 C. Draper. Sketch of Maj. [John] Camp-
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bell of South Carolina to be prepared by
John Campbell McNab; Gen. Robert
Campbell’s death in California; mention
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of the Shields’ affair; Gen. Joseph Gra¬
ham’s letter to Judge Murphy on Pyle’s
massacre. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 Wallace, J[ames] A. Clayton, Ala. Letter to L[y-
July 13 man] C. Draper. Encloses reminiscence
13DD36 by writer’s father, Jedediah Wallace; re¬
fers to the British crossing at Cowan’s
Ford ; General Graham, General Pickens,
and Gen. Thomas G. Polk mentioned.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to Ly-
July 24 man C. Draper. Facts pertaining to Gen.
5DD40 [John] Blasingame gleaned from family
bible; born May 19, 1769; married Eliz¬
abeth Easley ; died Nov. 29, 1823 ; native
of Greenville County [S. C.] ; writer’s
grandmother a daughter of Gen. John
Blasingame; married Jesse Cleveland,
nephew of [Col.] Benjamin Cleveland.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 Moses, M. Newberry, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
July 26 Draper, Madison, Wis. No information
13DD45 regarding Sumter’s presence at the killing
of writer’s uncle, when an infant; writer’s
father, Myer Moses, a devoted rebel in
Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 Turnipseed, E. B. Columbia, S. C. Letter to Lyman
July 28 C. Draper. Death of Mrs. Martha Dansby
13DD17 in 1813 ; death of Daniel Dansby, Oct. 13,
1788. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 Mendenhall, J. K. Columbia, S. C. Letter to L[y-
AUG. 15 man] C. Draper. Reference to Gen. James
13DD14 B. Kershaw and Joseph E. Nettles for in¬
formation concerning Capt. William Net¬
tles ; latter born in Alexandria, Va. ; emi¬
gration to South Carolina; under com-
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mand of Generals Sumter and Marion ;
Rugby Fort skirmish ; associated with
LaFayette; information concerning writ¬
er’s father-in-law, Jesse S. Nettles; bib¬
liographical references. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1873 Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to Ly-
AUG. 21 man C. Draper. Encloses facts relevant
5DD41 to Col. Ben[jamin] Cleveland. A. L. S.
1 p.
[1873 [Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C.] Biographi-
Aug. 21] cal sketch of Col. Benjamin Cleveland.
5DD42 Born in Virginia, near Bull Run Creek;
moved to North Carolina with his broth¬
ers; served at battle of King’s Mountain
and Guilford Court House ; hated by
Tories; rescued from hanging by brother,
Robert ; Mrs. Cleveland’s advice about
hanging the Tories; his character sland¬
ered; moved to South Carolina after the
war; physical appearance; his attitude
toward stories when sitting at court mar¬
tial. A. D. 6 pp.
1873 Hampton, Adam. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
Sept. 12 to L[yman] C. Draper. Information con-
6DD114a cerning writer’s father, Jonathan Hamp¬
ton; born 1751 in Mecklenburg County,
N. C. ; son of Col. Andrew Hampton ;
moved near Gilbert Town ; Col. Andrew
Hampton died in 1807 ; genealogy of his
family; manner in which British major,
Dunlap, met death; money buried with
him. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1873 Coffey, Elijah. Liberty, Casey County, Ky. Letter
Sept. 15 to Lyman C. Draper. Writer a son of
13DD131 Cleveland Coffey; related on mother’s
side to John Witherspoon ; also descended
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from Colonel Cleveland; latter’s treatment
of Tories. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 [Draper, Lyman C.] Questionnaire for Adam Hamp-
Sept. 22 ton [Rutherford County, N. C.] Informa-
6DD115, 118-119 tion on Col. Adam Hampton and Capt.
Anthony Hampton of Revolution; death
of Major Dunlap; queries about Gen.
Thomas Sumter, Col. Benjamin Cleveland,
Maj. Jesse Walton, Col. William Hampton,
and the Cherokee chief, Eoneguski. Auto,
draft. 3 pp.
1873 Frierson, John N. Statesburg, S. C. Letter to Lyman
Sept. 29 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Testimony of
13DD55 Mrs. Mayrant concerning her mother,
Mrs. Bay; facts on Warren B. Davis and
Mrs. Herbemont. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1873 Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
Sept. 30 Lyman C. Draper. Has written to Col.
5DD43 E. P. Smith and Mrs. Farley for purpose
of securing additional facts about Cleve¬
land. A. L. S. 1 p.
1873 Morrison, R. H. Cottage Home [Lincoln County,
OCT. 6 N. C.] Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Re-
13DD125 ply to inquiries concerning Flennigan and
Alexander. A. L. S. 1 p.
1873
Oct. 9
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DeSaussure, Douglas B. Columbia, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Failure
to find papers of Judge [William D.]
James; referred to Sebastian Sumter for
information ; George Hyer mentioned.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1873 Hampton, Adam. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
Oct.13 to L[yman] C. Draper. Writer’s grand-
6DD117 father, Andrew Hampton, born in Eng¬
land ; settled at Hampton Roads, Va. ; re-
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Oct. 17
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Oct. 18
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Oct. 20
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lation to Capt. Anthony Hampton and Gen.
Wade Hampton; writer born, 1789.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Herbemont, Mrs. - . Statesburg, S. C. Letter to
[Lyman C.] Draper. Refers him to Ran¬
som Spann, Mrs. John Murray, Edward B.
Calhoun, and Mrs. R. C. Richardson for in¬
formation about W. R. Davis. A. L. 2 pp.
Nettles, J. E. Camden, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information concerning writer’s
grandfather, [Capt.] William Nettles;
born in Virginia, Apr. 2, 1743; served as
captain under command of General Sum¬
ter or Marion; domestic life. A. L. S.
2 pp. Endorsed: Memo. Edward Curry’s
pension statement says he was [in Aug.
1780] under Maj. F. Kimball and Capt.
William Nettles, in the Camden region,
and Hanging Rock Creek, and was within
10 miles of Gates when defeated and then
dispersed.
Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Sumter’s forces
warned of Tarleton’s approach by woman
with whom the British stopped; Captain
Land of General Sumter’s forces mention¬
ed; writer’s great uncle, John Brown, in
Capt. John McCool’s company; Col. Am¬
brose Mills of South Carolina and disap¬
pearance of his family; Colonel Fletcher;
Colonel Hughes’ destruction of Daniel's
family. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hampton, Adam. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
to L[yman] C. Draper. Information con¬
cerning Revolutionary services of writer's
father, Jonathan Hampton, and British
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1873
Oct.
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Oct.
5DD56
Major Dunlap; scouting party under
British Major Plummer appeared at
Hampton’s cabin and put to rout; Jona¬
than and his uncle, Jacob Hyder nearly
hanged; Major Dunlap wounded and left
at Gilbert’s with Tory, Coats, to care for
him; killed several months later. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C.
20 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Encloses
notes pertaining to Cleveland family,
taken from testimony of Reuben Cleve¬
land ; refers to Tom Harbin for additional
information; character sketch of Osborne
Cleveland, grandson of the Rev. John
Cleveland and one-time overseer for John
C. Calhoun. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C.
20 Memoranda on Cleveland family, made
from statements of Reuben Cleveland.
Family claims descent from natural son of
Oliver Cromwell; Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land and two brothers, John and Larkin,
from Virginia; Benjamin Cleveland in
command at battle of King’s Mountain;
his force of character ; captured by Tories
and rescued by Whigs ; his numerous Tory
hangings ; information concerning his
children ; residence on Tugaloo River ;
Reuben and Osborne Cleveland grandsons
of the Rev. John Cleveland, who was a
brother of Col. Benjamin; description of
the Rev. John Cleveland; family geneal¬
ogy ; genealogy of Larkin Cleveland’s fam¬
ily; Robert Cleveland only brother to re¬
main in Virginia; descendants living in
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Nov. 6
Greenville, S. C. ; all Clevelands in United
States of common descent. A. D. 4 pp.
Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Reply to inquiries; Colonel
Hughes attack on Moore family in woods
of Chester County; genealogy of family
of John Brown; information concerning
Colonel Mills and Fletcher. A. L. S. 2 pp.
James, Lorenzo. Montgomery, Ala. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer’s early life spent
in Sumter District, S. C. ; Gen. Thomas
Sumter’s son minister to Brazil during
Monroe’s administration ; facts relating
to Maj. John Singleton, Maj. Willis Whit¬
taker, and John L. Hunter. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Capers, H. D. Oxford, Ga. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Information concerning writer’s
grandfather, Capt. James H. Capers; his
association with General Sumter during
the Revolution ; eulogy on character of
latter; reference to Col. John Richardson
and Maj. John Singleton for additional in¬
formation. A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Capers, H. D. Oxford, Ga.] Resume of British
movements after the surrender of Charles¬
ton ; intervention of Generals Sumter and
Marion; rendezvous of Whig troops in
mountains of North Carolina ; General
Sumter elected to command; description
of him by Capt. Billy Capers ; his charac¬
ter; origin of his sobriquet “Game Cock”;
history of the village, Statesburg, in which
he resided; bibliographical reference to
James’ Life of Marion. A. D. 11 pp.
McCord, Russell P. Oakfield [Fla.] Letter to L[y-
man] C. Draper. Recollections of Revo-
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Nov. 12
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Nov. 20
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lutionary events; General Sumter’s fight
with drunken Irishman; his active old
age; Mason L. Weems’ attempt to write
life of Sumter; his pamphlet on otfences
committed in Edgefield District; Major
Whittaker and Colonel Thomson mention¬
ed; facts concerning writer’s ancestors.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
Capers, H. D. Oxford, Ga. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Does not vouch
for authenticity of stories about Sumter in
former letter; John Rutherford the auth¬
or of the Ensign story ; genealogical
facts on the Capers family; formation of
the Marion Legion; information request¬
ed concerning products and climate of
Wisconsin. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Let¬
ter to [Lyman] C. Draper. Answer to
questionnaire; reference to Col. Thomas
Walton for information concerning Maj.
Jesse Walton of Surry County, N. C. ;
hanging of nine Tories at Red Chimneys,
after King’s Mountain battle; Col. And¬
rew Hampton engaged in battle. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Capers, H. D. Oxford, Ga. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Last residence of Major Ruther¬
ford; communication with Mr. Leich and
Hon. Zeb. Vance ; reference to Lieutenant
Prebble for information about Sumter’s
Ensign. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Capers, J. H. Richmond, Va. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Advises him of steps taken to se¬
cure information concerning General
Sumter. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Let¬
ter to L[yman] C. Draper. Reiteration of
facts relative to Major Dunlap’s presence
in Gilbert Town; was wounded and later
killed; Adam Hampton appointed lieuten¬
ant in the Continental Army ; Capt.
James Cook, Lieut. John Walker, and En¬
sign Adam McFadden officers in same com¬
pany; Andrew Hampton made lieutenant
colonel of the militia. A. L. S. 2 pp.
D[raper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
questionnaire for J. Hampton. Informa¬
tion concerning battle of King’s Mountain ;
Red Chimneys; Maj. John Hampton and
Colonel Grimes ; details of battle of Ram-
sour’s Mills. A. D. S. 1 p.
McCord, George E. Millview, Fla. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Advises him of
family sorrow which prevented Col. R. P.
McCord from furnishing detailed informa¬
tion. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C.] Summary of questionnaire for
Russell P. McCord. Dr. McCord’s eulogy
of General Sumter; latter’s age; Colonel
Hunter’s given name and residence; in¬
formation concerning McCord’s ancestry;
residence and services of Tory named
Smith. A. D. 1 p.
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to in¬
quiries concerning Revolutionary heroes;
Capt. Anthony Hampton an uncle to Col.
Andrew Hampton, writer’s grandfather ;
lived in South Carolina; Major Plummer
of British Army acted as security for And¬
rew Hampton’s appearance at Gilbert;
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Nov.
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Dec. 2
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Dec. 5
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Dec. 6
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Plummer taken prisoner at battle of King’s
Mountain; Major Dunlap a British officer
who was cared for by Mrs. Gilbert; later
killed ; bibliographical note. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Hardy, J. F. E. Asheville, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Regrets his failure to secure a
copy of Judge Strange’s Eoneguski; refer¬
ence to Silas McDowell and F. S. Clingman
for facts contained therein. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Richardson, E. N. Manchester, Sumter County, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Death of
Mrs. Anna Bay in Columbia, S. C. ; refer¬
ence to Mrs. William Ingraham for a copy
of Warren R. Davis’s poem about Sumter ;
genealogical facts concerning Davis fam¬
ily. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Morrison, R. H. Cottage Home, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Excerpt
from Wheeler’s History of North Carolina,
relating to Col. [William] Graham,
wrongly called Grimes; military services;
writer’s father-in-law, Gen. Joseph Gra¬
ham, associated with General Davis; bib¬
liographical notes added in margin.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Writer a great-grand¬
son of Robert Cleveland, brother of Col.
Benjamin Cleveland; genealogy of Cleve¬
land families ; list of descendants who
could furnish information concerning an¬
cestry. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Morrison, Rev. R. H. Cottage Home, Lincoln County,
N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Cannot
answer his queries; Flennegan the cor-
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Dec. 7
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Dec. 8
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1873
Dec. 8
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1873
Dec. 9
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Dec. 16
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Dec. 23
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rect spelling; many Alexanders near Char¬
lotte. A. L. S. 1 p.
Brooks, William M. Selma, Ala. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Facts concerning Gen. Thomas
Sumter; death on June 1, 1832; his
active old age ; aversion to lawsuits ; Gen.
Starke Hunter mentioned; list of eleven
bibliographical references for additional
information. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Ingraham, J. L. Charleston, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Promises to search for infor¬
mation concerning Warren R. Davis and
Mrs. [Anna] Bay. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McLure, E. C. Dallas, Texas. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Advises him that
his brother, John McLure will write to
him; encloses copy of article in Dallas
Herald written by Robert Henry of Dea-
ver’s Springs, Buncombe County, N. C.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Marriage of Captain Land’s
widow to Col. Joseph Brown; Colonel
Fletcher’s death after the Revolution ; Col.
Ambrose Mills of Virginia; John Brown
killed at Fishdam Ford; Maj. Charles Miles
mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Rutherford, John. Bridgewater, N. C. Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Has little knowledge
of General Sumter; not a descendant of
Gen. Griffith Rutherford. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hardin, Abraham. Antioch P. 0., York County,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Detailed
description of Sumter’s surprise at Fish¬
ing Creek; Maj. Charles Miles taken pris-
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Jan. 4
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Jan. 5
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oner; residence of Col. William Grimes
[Graham] ; appointments of Maj. William
Chronicle and Col. Frederick Hambright;
his court martial at King’s Mountain ; Doc¬
tor McLean’s services in erecting monu¬
ment on battle ground. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Coffey, Elijah. Liberty, Casey County, Ky. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
Writer a son of Clifton Coffey; latter’s
settlement in Madison County, Ky. ;
removal to Russell County; testimony of
Mrs. Lucy Ballinger concerning him.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Morrison, Rev. R. H. Note on the battle of Cowan’s
Ford. Location of Cornwallis’ camp on
Daniel Forney’s farm; General Davidson
killed; his death and burial; General Gra¬
ham participant ; topographical details.
A. D. 2 pp.
Hardy, J. F. E. Asheville, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Requests advice relative to manu¬
script of Robert Henry; contains recollec¬
tions of Revolutionary events; biographi¬
cal sketch of Henry ; Henry’s death in Clay
County; no information concerning Judge
Strange’s novel. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to inquir¬
ies concerning Revolutionary heroes; Old
Fort, in McDowell County, constructed for
protection against Indians ; Montford’s
Cove and Prince’s Fort built at same time ;
location of Red Chimneys; Capt. Anthony
Hampton’s four sons ; William Graham
mentioned ; location of Ramsour’s Mills.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
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1874
Feb. 10
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Feb. 21
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1874
Feb. 27
Strange, Robert. Wilmington [N. C.] Letter to
W. M. Hardy. Information concerning the
novel, Eoneguski, published in 1849 [1839].
A. L. S. 1 p.
Hardy, J. F. E. Asheville, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Manuscript of Henry’s father
forwarded ; advises him of attempt to
secure Judge Strange’s novel. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Hardy, J. F. E. Asheville, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper Advises him of communication
with Robert Strange concerning the lost
novel of Judge Strange. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Capers, Henry D. Oxford, Ga. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Identity of Major
Rutherford who furnished statements
about General Sumter’s flag; reference to
anniversary celebration of Wisconsin’s
Historical Society; comments on westward
migration. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hardy, E. E. Asheville, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Acknowledges receipt of Henry’s
manuscript; reference to General Sumter’s
nickname “Game Cock.” A. L. S. 1 p.
Calhoun, E. B. Sumter, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information concerning the Davis
family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Coffey, Elijah. Liberty, Casey County, Ky. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Inquiry concerning
reason for investigation into family of Clif¬
ton Coffey; writer’s relationship to John
Witherspoon; parents emigrated from Vir¬
ginia to Kentucky in 1794. A. L. S. 2 pp.
D[raper, Lyman C.] Questionnaire for William L.
Henry, Asheville, N. C. Explanation of
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1874
Feb. 28
6DD112
1874
Feb. 29
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1874
Feb.
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1874
Mar. 2
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phrases in Robert Henry’s narrative; ref¬
erence to origin of General Sumter’s sobri¬
quet of “Game Cock”; information con¬
cerning Enoch and William Gilmer; death
of Col. David Vance and Mussendine Matt¬
hews ; location of Montgomery, David
Greenlee, and McGonaugh places. A. D. S.
2 pp.
D[raper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
for James L. Hampton. Col. A. Hampton’s
services; death of Cbl. William Graham;
services, death and descendants of Colonel
Herndon, Col. David Vance, and Mussen¬
dine Matthews; origin of Sumter’s sobri¬
quet the “Game Cock”; description of
localities in McDowell County region.
A. D. S. 1 p.
Irvin, 0. B. Greenville, S. C. Letter to [Lyman C.]
Draper. Information concerning writer’s
grandfather, Col. William Graham ; a
Declaration of Independence for Tryon
County, drawn up by him, now in posses¬
sion of descendants of “Shocco” Jones ; let¬
ters from Generals Rutherford and Greene ;
writer’s mother born on eve of King’s
Mountain battle ; Colonel Graham’s biogra¬
phy ; known as “Old Straight Finger ;” fam¬
ily genealogy. Marginal bibliographical
references by Draper. A. L. S. 4 pp.
McCord, Col. Russell P. Obituary. Born in South
Carolina ; died in Florida ; military and civil
services; eulogy of character. Newspaper
clipping. Montgomery [Ala.] 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to R. M.
Henry. Requests additional information
concerning his father’s explanation of the
origin of General Sumter’s sobriquet
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“Game Cock” ; inquiry concerning the Gil¬
mers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Spann, Ransom D. Hayneville, Lowndes County, Ala.
Letter to L[yman] C. Draper, Madison,
Wis. Failure to find papers of Warren R.
Davis ; information concerning General
Sumter; born in Virginia; emigration to
South Carolina; his personal characteris¬
tics ; civil services ; died June 1832 ; his son,
Col. Thomas Sumter ; facts relative to Mrs.
Bay, John and Ransom Davis, and Charles
Spann. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Jones, John D. Philadelphia, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. History of Cleveland
family ; writer a grand-nephew of Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland’s; interview with R. M.
Cleveland; Presley Cleveland’s account of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s life forwarded to
Nehemiah Cleveland, who delivered address
at opening of the Cleveland cabinet, Bow-
doin College. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Vance, Z. B. Charlotte, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Regrets lack of information con¬
cerning his grandfather, Col. David Vance ;
latter born in Pennsylvania of Scotch Irish
descent; served as private under Colonel
Shelby; musket he used at King’s Moun¬
tain still in existence; participated in In¬
dian attacks; served as clerk and surveyor
in Buncombe County ; characteristics ;
promises to search for copy of Strange’s
Eoneguski. Bibliographical data for addi¬
tional information by Draper. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Murray, Mrs. M. S. Lowndes County, Ala. Letter to
[Lyman] C. Draper. Regrets inability to
give information concerning General Sum-
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ter; Mrs. Bay not related to him; Warren
R. Davis was related; information sought
from Dixon H. Lewis of Texas. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Campbell, Catherine H. Oakfield [Fla.] Letter to
10 Lyman C. Draper. Information concern¬
ing inquiries made of Colonel McCord, writ¬
er’s father ; David McCord’s eulogy of Gen¬
eral Sumter never published; Col. Charles
Hunter; genealogy of McCord family.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C.
12 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Reference to
John Linder, Hartwell, Ga., a neighbor of
Reuben Cleveland, for further information
concerning Cleveland family; date of Rev.
John Cleveland’s death; refers to N. J. F.
Perry and J. W. Stribling of Walhalla, S. C.
A. L. S. 3 pp. Endorsed : Benedict’s Hist,
of the Baptists, p. 748, says Rev. John
Cleveland was living in 1819, over 90 years
old ; and Dr. M. F. Stephenson, in his letter
to me, May, 1873, says he died in 1820;
that he founded Chauga Church (where
Col. Ben Cleveland was buried) in 1788;
about 1814, sold out, and moved to Franklin
Co., Georgia, on Broad River. L. C. D.
Capers, J. H. Richmond, Va. Letter to Lyman C.
16 Draper, Madison, Wis. Advises him of
failure to secure information about Gen¬
eral Sumter. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
19 Lyman C. Draper. Reference to William
Rector, Wellford Depot, S. C. for further
information; other sources for facts men¬
tioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Henry, R. M. Tusquitee, Clay County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Origin of General
Sumter’s sobriquet “Game Cock” from the
renown of Gilmer’s blue hen’s chickens;
biographical sketch of writer’s father.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Chever, Charlotte L. Savannah [Ga.] Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Advises him of
death of writer’s father, D. J. McCord ; ref¬
erence to Augustine T. Smythe for papers
of deceased; genealogical facts. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Washington, Leroy H. Macon, Ga. Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Asks if his book “War
of the Revolution in the Southern States”
is completed ; requests return of letter writ¬
ten by Col. Samuel Hammond ; encloses his¬
torical article published in Southern
papers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
for Mrs. Sallie Rector. Information relat¬
ing to Col. Benjamin Cleveland; date and
place of birth ; ancestry ; Revolutionary ser¬
vices; biographical data concerning Capt.
Robert Cleveland ; John Cleveland’s part in
the Revolution ; Gen [Thomas] Sumter’s
life. A. D. 1 p.
Warner, Mary S. Mobile [Ala.] Letter to L[yman]
C. Draper. Information concerning writ¬
er’s grandfather, Capt. William Capers;
born in South Carolina, 1758 ; served in the
Revolution under command of General
Moultrie, Col. [Francis] Marion, and Cap¬
tain Horry; participated in battles of Fort
Sullivan, Eutaw Springs, Siege of Savan¬
nah, Rugely’s Mills, Stono, and siege of
Charleston ; deaths of Pulaski and Laurens ;
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Capers’ intimacy with General Marion.
A. L. S. 4 pp. Endorsed : Substantially
what appears in the Life of Bishop Capers,
p. 12-25. L. C. D.
Cleveland, Mrs. M. H. Greenville [S. C.] Letter to
31 Lyman C. Draper. Genealogy of Cleve¬
land family ; John Cleveland, the father of
Benjamin, John, Larkin, Jerry, and Rob¬
ert; Capt. Robert Cleveland in battles of
King’s Mountain, Brandywine and Cow-
pens ; had large family ; list of children ; Col.
Ben Cleveland had two sons ; facts obtained
from daughter of Capt. Robert Cleveland,
Mrs. Rector. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Irvin, D. B. [Greenville, S. C.] Letter to [Lyman C.]
3 Draper. Colonel Graham’s death Mar. 26,
1835 ; burial place ; Tryon Declaration of
Aug. 14, 1775; genealogy of family; Gen¬
eral Sumter called “Game Cock.” A. L. S.
4 pp.
Smythe, Augustine T. Charleston, S. C. Letter to
3 L[yman] C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Advises
him that papers of his wife’s father, D. J.
McCord, were destroyed by war. A. L. S.
1 p.
Chever, Charlotte L. Savannah [Ga.] Letter to
3 L[yman C.] Draper. Information concern¬
ing whereabouts of D. J. McCord’s eulogy
on General Sumter. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Porcher, F. A. Charleston, S. C. Letter to [Lyman
1 C. Draper]. Death of James Gaillard;
address of William Cain ; — Dubose writes
reminiscences of St. Stephens ; genealogical
facts concerning Cantey family; reference
to Charles Sinkler for additional informa¬
tion ; friends of [General] Marion antagon¬
istic to General Sumter. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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1874 James, Lorenzo. Montgomery, Ala. Letter to
Apr. 14 L[yman] C. Draper. Facts concerning the
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life of Gen. Thomas Sumter; born in Vir¬
ginia, 1734; died June 1, 1832; military
services in French and Indian War under
commands of Washington, Grant, Middle-
ton, and Montgomery ; participated in Cher¬
okee wars; became fugitive after fall of
Savannah ; his sobriquet “Game Cock” ; his
political career ; his simplicity of life ; neg¬
lect of his private affairs ; battles in which
he participated; Warren R. Davis’ ballad;
Duff Green; Hunter family; bibliographi¬
cal references. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1874
Watkins, John F. Memphis, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
Apr. 14 C. Draper. Offers to investigate facts con-
5DD71
cerning Cleveland family; writer a direct
descendant; family genealogy; kinship to
Oliver Cromwell discredited. A. L. S.
4 pp. Endorsed: Wm. R. Moore, whole¬
sale drygoods, 29 Main St., Memphis is the
half-brother of J. F. Watkins — memo, from
card. L. C. D.
[1874 [Watkins, John F. Memphis, Tenn.] Memoranda
Apr. 14] from title page of Cleveland’s book, The
5DD72
Life and Adventures of Cleveland, natural
son of Oliver Cromwell. Family genealogy.
Copy. 1 p.
1874
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
Apr. 17- for Mrs. Sallie Watson, and Mrs. Martha
June 9 Lingow, daughters of Jeremiah Cleveland.
5DD74
Family descent from Oliver Cromwell; or¬
igin of family ; birthplace and parentage of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland; his military car¬
eer; Gen. Thomas Sumter mentioned. A. D.
2 pp.
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Miller, W. J. F. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C. Let¬
ter to L[yman] C. Draper. Facts concern¬
ing Col. William Graham; born in Bote¬
tourt, Va. ; Revolutionary services ; partici¬
pated in battle of King’s Mountain; aided
in drawing up Declaration of Independence
in county of Rutherford, N. C. A. L. S.
Ip.
B[raper, Lyman C.] Summary of questionnaire for
Col. Lorenzo James. Information concern¬
ing General Sumter; age; his presence at
siege of Charleston; his sobriquet “Game
Cock”; death of Maj. John Singleton;
Colonel Hunter; Capt. John Stark’s death;
collection of Sumter material by Chancellor
James; Dr. C. B. Hartley; traditions con¬
cerning Wright’s Bluff. A. D. S. 2 pp.
Rector, W[illiam] E. Wellford P. 0., Spartanburg,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Answers
questionnaire sent to Mrs. Sallie Rector;
referred to Gen. Wade Hampton, Columbia,
S. C. for information concerning Gen.
[Thomas] Sumter ; list of John Cleveland’s
sons; Col. Benjamin Cleveland born in Vir¬
ginia on Bull Run Creek; migration to
Wilkes County, N. C. in 1769; with brother,
Capt. Robert Cleveland in battle of King’s
Mountain; traits of character; settlement
on Tugaloo River; warfare on Indians;
personal characteristics ; Capt. Robert
Cleveland born in 1749; character; rescues
Col. Benjamin Cleveland from Tories ; mar¬
ried Alley Mathis; died about 1812-1813.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
James, Lorenzo. Montgomery [Ala.] Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Writer born in Ker¬
shaw District, S. C., April, 1805 ; ancestry ;
resided with uncle, Thomas Carrington,
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near home of General Sumter ; acquaintance
with Dr. C. B. Hartley; reference to lat¬
ter’s Life of Sumter; obtained name of
“Game Cock” from Gillespie; incident of
Captain Long’s refusal to meet LaFayette;
Maj. John Singleton’s death in 1823; inti¬
macy with Gen. Wade Hampton; relation¬
ship of Stark, Rugeley, and Hunter fami¬
lies; reference to Maj. William C. Richard¬
son and Gen. Wade Hampton for additional
information. A. L. S. 6 pp.
1874 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
Apr. 28 for William E. Rector. Original residence
5DD52 of John Cleveland ; his descent from Oliver
Cromwell ; name of Capt. Robert Cleve¬
land’s wife; descendants of Larkin Cleve¬
land; facts about Jeremiah Cleveland and
Colonel Herndon; residence of Col. Ben
Cleveland ; data concerning Presley Cleve¬
land; death of Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s
son. A. D. S. 2 pp.
1874 Thompson, Robert A. Walhalla, S. C. Letter to
Apr. 29 Lyman C. Draper. Information concern-
5DD53 ing David Hamilton, an old soldier of Pic¬
kens District, S. C. and his stepson, Thom¬
as G. Boggs; sketch of Col. Benjamin
Cleveland’s life enclosed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[1874 [Thompson, Robert A. Walhalla, S. C.] Biographical
Apr. 29] facts concerning Col. Benjamin Cleveland.
5DD54 His enormous size ; his genial nature ; loca¬
tion of his plantation ; burial place ; planta¬
tion now owned by Joshua Jones; “Horse¬
shoe” Robinson lived near him. A. D. 2 pp.
1874 James, Lorenzo. Montgomery [Ala.] Letter to
May 8 L[yman] C. Draper. Search for bio-
13DD72 graphical facts concerning Colonel Rugeley
and John Stark ; no information concern-
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June 4
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mg’ Col. Ben Few; Joel White’s business in
book sales ; Sumter material. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Linder, J[ohn]. Hartwell Court House, Hastings
County, Ga. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Replies to questionnaire for Reuben Cleve¬
land, who died three weeks previous at age
of 96 years. A. L. S. 1 pp.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Answers inquir¬
ies about Cleveland family; Frank Smith,
a negro in Absalom Cleveland’s family,
interviewed ; superintended digging of
Absalom’s grave near that of his father,
Col. Benjamin Cleveland; Absalom’s law¬
suit to regain his property ; writer promises
to visit Thomas Harbin. A. L. S. 4 pp.
H[ackett], W[illiam]. Clarksville [Ga.] Letter to
James Seaborn. Information relating to
Cleveland family; lived on Tugaloo River;
claimed descent from Oliver Cromwell,
through Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of
Charles II ; small probability of kinship to
Cromwell; probably related to Clevelands
who secured grant from King and settled in
Pennsylvania; Col. Benjamin Cleveland of
King’s Mountain fame, largely engaged in
partisan warfare ; his hatred of Tories ; his
corpulency; description of the Rev. John
Cleveland. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Encloses replies
made by William Hackett to questionnaire.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Dreher, E. J. Walhalla, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information concerning Capt.
Godfrey Dreher; facts concerning James
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Calke, John and Gabriel Friday; Dreher’s
attack on Tories who attempted to capture
his home ; the Butler massacre executed by
Cunningham ; bibliographical reference.
A. L. S. 5 pp.
1874 Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C. Let-
June 6 ter to L[yman] C. Draper. Col. William
7DD153 Graham’s death ; his absence from battle of
King’s Mountain not an act of cowardice;
other prominent Grahams of same period ;
Enoch Gilmore mentioned ; Graham’s burial
place. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1874 B[raper, Lyman] C. Memoranda of questionnaire
June 10 sent to Mrs. Dillard and Mrs. Thomas.
12DD108a Grandchildren of Colonel Mills; family of
Thomas C. Land; death-place of Capt. B.
Land and John Brown ; descendants of
Johnny Service. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1874 Spann, Ransom D. Hayneville, Lowndes County, Ala.
June 15 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
13DD53 Reference to Gerard Cook and Edward
Herbert for information concerning Mrs.
Bay; General Sumter’s appointment as
major general and his subsequent declina¬
tion in favor of Col. Wade Hampton.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1874 B[raper, Lyman C.] Memorandum of questionnaire
June 17 for [E. J. Dreher], Year of Capt. Godfrey
13DD88a Dreher’s birth ; death ; reference to Ninian
Craig for Revolutionary incidents; Col.
Benjamin Cleveland. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1874 Watson, Mrs. Sallie. Helena, Ark. Letter to Lyman
June 22 C. Draper. Offers to aid in investigation
5DD77 of Cleveland family history. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1874 Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
June 25 C. Draper. No information concerning
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Colonel Mills, Thomas Cloyd Land or Capt.
Benjamin Land; writer’s grandmother
born Nov 28, 1780; married John Hughes,
brother of Col. Joseph Hughes; death of
John Brown at Fishdam on Nov. 8, 1780;
Irishman, Johnny Service, mentioned. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
1874
Dreher, E. J. Walhalla, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
June 28 Draper. Information concerning Godfrey
13DD89
Dreher’s rank during Revolution; incident
of Tory killed on Twelve Mile Creek ;
promises to secure information concerning
Ninian Craig ; Col. R. A. Thompson to for¬
ward information concerning Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1874
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Let-
June 29 ter to L[yman] C. Draper. Information
6DD126
concerning Tory, Col. William Mills ; activ-
ties in Royal cause ; his son, Ambrose Mills,
opposed to Tories ; Ferguson’s mistress
taken prisoner after battle of King’s Moun¬
tain ; Col. William Graham prevented
from participating in battle. Bibliograph¬
ical notes on Mills added by Draper. A.
L. S. 4 pp.
1874
July 3
D[raper, Lyman C.] Memorandum of questionnaire
for [Anny F. Hughes] . Information about
12DD109a families of Joseph Brown, Thomas C. Land
1874
July 4
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and Col. [Ambrose] Mills. A, Df. S. 1 p.
Glenn, W. D. Pleasant Ridge, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Ferguson had two mistresses
at King’s Mountain; refers to William S.
McKee and Dr. J. D. McLean for informa¬
tion on battle. A. L. S. 1 p.
1874
Watkins, John F. Memphis, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
July 4 C. Draper. Encloses answers to question-
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naire sent to Mrs. Sarah Watson and Mrs.
A. Lingow; denial of Cleveland’s descent
from Cromwell. A. L. S. 4 pp.
[Watkins, John F. Memphis, Tenn.] Answers to
1] questionnaire by Mrs. Sarah Watson and
Mrs. Martha Lingow. Earliest Clevelands
known were Oliver of Virginia, and John,
father of Col. Benjamin Cleveland; names
of Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s brothers and
sisters ; his mother’s maiden name was
Coffee, born in Georgia; part played by
John Cleveland in Revolution; Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland in the hands of the Tories;
his death ; characteristics of family ; his
numerous Tory hangings ; genealogy of
Jeremiah Cleveland’s family; John Cleve¬
land lived with his daughter who married
James Smith ; names of her children ; refer¬
red to Jeremiah Cleveland, Wartrace, Ark.
for further information ; family relation¬
ship to Benjamin Franklin. A. D. S. 13 pp.
Moses, F. J. Sumter, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
6 Draper. Medal presented to General Sum¬
ter by City of New York at canal celebra¬
tion about 1828 ; Richard Riker chairman of
committee; reference to W. J. Singleton
and W. E. Richardson; General Sumter’s
claims for losses suffered during the war
presented to Congress; report that Presi¬
dent Madison tendered a commission of
major general to Sumter questioned.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
13 to L[yman] C. Draper. Information con¬
cerning escape of Tories, Baldwin and Wil¬
liam Green, condemned to be hanged.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1874 Reid, Emily J. Lexington County. Letter to Lyman
July 15 C. Draper. Advises him that information
13DD18 requested has been forwarded to him;
address of J. J. Langford. A. L. S. 1 p.
1874 D[raper, Lyman] C. [Madison, Wis.] Summary of
July 18 questionnaire for [James J. Hampton].
6DD126a Tory Baldwin escapes from hanging;
names eight Tories hanged ; location of Red
Chimneys; “Horseshoe” Robinson. A. Df.
S. 1 p.
1874 Barnard, W. T. Washington, D. C. Letter to Lyman
July 27 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. No record of
13DD54 President Madison tendering a commission
of general to Sumter. A. L. S. 1 p.
1874 Hughes, Anny F. Bridgeville, Ala. Letter to Lyman
July 28 C. Draper. Genealogical data concerning
12DD110 families of Mrs. Land and Col. [Ambrose]
Mills; Colonel Fletcher’s residence. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
1874 Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
AUG. 5 to L[yman] C. Draper. Ambrose Mills’
6DD128 grandson lives at Mills Springs, N. C. ; Red
Chimneys located forty miles from King’s
Mountain ; writer a son of Jonathan Hamp¬
ton. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McWatters, John. Landsford, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Information con¬
cerning writer’s grandfather, John McWat¬
ters; born in Ireland about 1740; partici¬
pated in battles of Cowpens and King’s
Mountain; died in Fairfield County in 1824;
reference to General Lacey’s son for addi¬
tional information. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1874 D[raper, Lyman C.] Memorandum of questionnaire
Aug. 6- for [Anny F.] Hughes. Charlotte Land dis-
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1874
Aug. 5
13DD3
King’s Mountain Papers
Apr. 3, proves statement concerning death of Cap-
1875 tain Land’s widow; residences of Thomas
12DD110a and William Mills. A. Df. S. 1 p.
1874 [Draper, Lyman C.] Summary of questionnaire for
Aug. 15 Morgan Martin. Desires information con-
13DD19
cerning nine battles in which Sumter
fought ; also facts concerning a list of Revo¬
lutionary officers. A. Df. 1 p.
1874
D[raper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
Aug. 20 questionnaire for James J. Hampton. Data
6DD129-130 concerning Col. Andrew Hampton ; his set-
1874
tlement in North Carolina; Revolutionary
services; command of Colonel Williams;
death of Noah Hampton ; chief Big Bear of
Cherokee. A. Df. S. 1 p.
Wylie, A. P. Chester, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Aug. 20 Draper. Promises to send drawing of bat-
13DD13
tie ground at Fishdam Ford ; bewails
humiliation of South Carolinans under
negro rule. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1874
Moses, F. J. Sumter, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Aug. 29 Draper. Correspondence between commit-
13DD47
tee in charge of the presentation of medals
to surviving signers of the Declaration of
Independence; R[ichard] Riker, John
Agnew, and Thomas Bolton on committee.
A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed: Chief Justice
Moses died at Columbia, S. C., March 6,
1877, aged about 70 years; Ex-Gov. Perry
published a sketch of him in the Greenville,
S. C. papers about the close of March.
L. C. D.
1874
McWatters, S. M. [Landsford, Chester County, S. C.]
SEPT. 2 Biographical sketch of writer’s grand-
13DD4
father, John McWatters; emigration from
Ireland; service in General Sumter’s com-
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1874
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7DD133
1874
Oct. <
7DD136
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Oct.
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Oct.
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pany ; incident of his daring in penetrating
the British lines at Orangeburg. Note added
requesting agency for Draper’s book.
A. D. S. 2 p.
Mills, Ambrose. Mills Springs, Polk County, N. C.
15 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Gives account
of Loyalist Col. Ambrose Mills; settled in
Virginia, South Carolina, and North Caro¬
lina; marriage to Mourning Stone, and
Ann Brown; death at King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Reference to
28 Matthew Kuykendall’s pension statement
for note about Capt. Joseph Hardin; sum¬
mary of questionnaire for [Abraham
Hardin] ; history of the Gilmores ; Cedar
Spring battle ; Cols. John and Patrick
Moore; Majors Dunlap and Plummer. A.
D. 1 p.
Hambright, Gill. [Antioch P. 0.] York County, N. C.
! Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Col. [Frederick] Hambright;
wounded at King’s Mountain ; Maj. William
Chronicle, Capt. John Mattocks; William
Robb, and John Boyd killed. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Rector, W[illiam] E. Wellford Depot, Spartanburg,
5 S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Ap¬
prises him that information concerning
Capt. Robert Cleveland and Col. Benjamin
Cleveland had been sent. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
> for George Cleveland. Cleveland descent
from Oliver Cromwell; origin of family;
facts concerning Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s
father and mother ; genealogical table ;
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biographical facts relating to Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland ; his part in French and
Indian War; Revolutionary services of
family; association with Gen. Thomas
Sumter; name of Cherokee chief. A. Df. S.
2 pp.
1874
Oct. 6
6DD131
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
to L[yman] C. Draper. Names of Tories
hanged at Red Chimneys : James Chitwood,
John Bibby, - Bedford, and - Lank-
ford. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1874
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
Oct. 11 to L[yman] C. Draper. Col. Andrew Hamp-
6DD132
ton’s emigration from England after reach¬
ing manhood ; children born in North Caro¬
lina; his participation in Cherokee cam¬
paign of 1776; succeeds [Col.] Charles Mc¬
Dowell in command at King’s Mountain;
Colonel Williams’ participation in the
battle; death of Noah Hampton due to
Colonel McDowell’s refusal to post a sentry ;
names of Hampton brothers who settled in
South Carolina. A. L. S. 6 pp.
1874
Hardin, Abraham. Antioch P. 0., York County, S. C.
Oct. 17 Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Maj. Charles
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Miles held prisoner for seven weeks after
capture on Fishing Creek ; Col. William
Graham’s residence ; association with Fred¬
erick Hambright and William Chronicle;
Graham’s cowardice punished by court;
information concerning Gilmore family;
names of Tories hanged near King’s Moun¬
tain ; incident of Whig, Thomas Patterson,
who was sentenced to be hanged, but es¬
caped into heat of battle ; writer’s autobio¬
graphy. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1874 Jones, Thomas L. Newport, Ky. Letter to Lyman
Nov. 13 C. Draper. Incloses account of Col. Am-
14DD92 brose Mills. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1874 [Jones, Thomas L. Newport, Ky.] Account of Col.
Nov. 13] Ambrose Mills’ ancestry; settlement in
14DD93 South Carolina ; marriages ; receives British
commission from Cornwallis ; execution
after King’s Mountain; his son, William
Mills, was commissioned major by Corn¬
wallis ; saved after King’s Mountain ;
married Eleanor Morris ; settled beyond
Blue Ridge in North Carolina. A. D.
3 pp.
1874 Taliaferro, H. E. Loudon, Tenn. Sketch entitled
Nov. 21 “William Lenoir.” Born in Virginia, 1751 ;
5DD84-85 died Wilkes County, N. C. ; French an¬
cestry; poorly educated; signer of “Asso¬
ciation Paper” ; member of Committee of
Safety; opposer of British encroachments;
active in Indian expeditions ; aided in quell¬
ing Tories; served as captain in Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland’s regiment at King’s
Mountain and wounded; aided in defeat of
Tory Pyles in battle at Haw River; activi¬
ties in civil capacity; county named for
him. Newspaper clipping from Loudon
Times. 2 pp.
1874 Taliaferro, H. E. Loudon, Tenn. Sketch entitled
Nov. 28 “Col. Benjamin Cleveland.” Leader of
5DD83-84 Whigs in chastising Tories ; taken prisoner
by Tory brothers named Riddle ; rescued by
Capt. Robert Cleveland; led 350 men at
King’s Mountain; joined Gen. [Nathanael]
Greene and participated in battle at Guil¬
ford Court House; death of Richard Tal¬
iaferro, while on reconnoitering expedi¬
tion ; Cleveland’s impediment in speech ex-
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eluded him from public life after war ; Rev.
Eli a son of Captain Robert Cleveland.
Newspaper clipping from Loudon Times.
2 pp.
Cleveland, R. M. Wartrace, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Encloses sketch of Col. Benja¬
min Cleveland. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed:
Mr. Taliaferro’s sketch appended — among
the extracts from the Loudon Times, Ten¬
nessee. L. C. D.
Stinson, D. D. Rock Hill, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Requests return of manuscript
history of Catawba Indians written by Rev.
A. Whyte. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Saye, J. H. Chestnut Grove, Chester County, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Praises publi¬
cations of Wisconsin Historical Society;
speaks of the resources and industries of
Wisconsin; mistakes in dealing with the
negro ; mistakes of Grant’s administration ;
carpetbag rule in South; slight improve¬
ments in Sodth Carolina. A. L. S. 8 pp.
Mills, Columbus. Concord, Cabarrus County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer a
great-grandson of Col. Ambrose Mills,
British officer executed after King’s Moun¬
tain; refers to Thomas L. Jones, Newport,
Ky., for further information. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Taliaferro, H. E. Loudon, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Review of Robinson’s Americans;
Col. Benjamin Cleveland at battle of King’s
Mountain; Jesse Franklin and Richard
Taliaferro of Cleveland’s regiment; horn
used by Cleveland to rally troops ; incident
of Joseph Porter’s cowardice; encloses
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sketches of Stokes and Lenoir. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Jones, Thomas L. Newport, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. An account of Dr. Columbus
Mills, great-grand son of Col. Ambrose
Mills, British officer executed after King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Revolutionary
services of Colonels Graham and Moore;
former in battle at King’s Mountain. A. L.
S. Ip.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
Abraham Hardin’s letter of Oct. 17, 1874.
A. D. 1 p.
Taliaferro, H. E. Loudon, Tenn. Sketch entitled
“Jesse Franklin, of Surry.” Most talented
man of his generation ; raised on frontier ;
meagre education ; description of North
Carolina frontier schoolhouse ; Franklin
in Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s regiment; his
services during war ; civil services ; success
in political life ; governor of state ; his
politeness; remarkable intellect; political
views. Newspaper clipping from Loudon
Times. 2 pp.
Taliaferro, H. E. Loudon, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Encloses sketch of Jesse Franklin ;
his participation in battle at Guilford; re¬
view of Draper’s book sent. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Cleveland, G[eorge] C. Spring Place, Ga. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Answers questionnaire
on Cleveland family; first Clevelands in
America; Rev. John Cleveland’s children;
Larkin Cleveland at King’s Mountain; Col.
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Benjamin Cleveland, sketch of his life;
Tory reprisals; writer served with him in
War of 1812. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Woodfin, N. W. [North Carolina.] Extract from letter
to Col. H. H. McDowell. McDowell a grand¬
son of Gen. Joseph McDowell of Quaker
Meadows ; description of his grave ; his
children; son’s services at King’s Moun¬
tain; marriage of daughters. Copy. 2 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lincoln County, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Information concerning Col.
William Graham; moved from Mecklen¬
burg to Lincoln County prior to battle of
King’s Mountain; superseded in command
by Col. Joseph Dickson; David Reese,
church elder, related to Rev. Thomas Reese ;
James Harris a signer of MecklenburgDec-
laration of Independence. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Saye, James H. Chestnut Grove, Chester County,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Slight
improvement in political situation in South
Carolina; vicious mulatto repudiated even
by radicals almost wins election for sheriff
over J. W. Walker ; methods of early Pres¬
byterians in South Carolina ; mentions
Doctors Gaines and Hall, Joseph Alexand¬
er, John Simpson, James McCrie, David
Caldwell, Henry Pattillo as Presbyterian
leaders. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Callaway, James. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information from Gen.
William Lenior concerning Colonel Isaacs;
history of Fort Defiance; reference to W.
W. Lenoir. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed ;
“Dr. James Callaway, a prominent citizen
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of Wilkes County, N. C. is dead.” Charlotte
Southern Home, Jan. 10, 1879.
Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Apology for lack of inter¬
est which the people of that region evi¬
denced in Draper’s book ; invitation to visit
writer. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Dickinson, John S. Millboro Springs, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer’s father, John U.
Dickinson, is dead; refers to Col. Thomas
Sittington and George Mayse for informa¬
tion. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Information concern¬
ing Col. Andrew Hampton ; under command
of Col. Charles McDowell in September,
1780; Jonathan Hampton, writer’s father,
dispatched to ascertain Ferguson’s where¬
abouts ; Col. Andrew Hampton in com¬
mand of troops from Burke and Ruther¬
ford counties; Major Dunlap, a Tory;
killed after battle of King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Mayse, George. Warm Springs, Bath County, Va.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Biographical
sketch of Capt. John Dickinson, who par¬
ticipated in battle of Point Pleasant;
writer’s father (1752-1841) under his com¬
mand; battle commanded by Gen. Andrew
Lewis ; information concerning Lewis
family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
D[raper, Lyman] C. [Madison, Wis.] Memorandum
relative to John Cochran’s statement con¬
cerning the two daughters of Col. George
Moffett who married the two Joseph Mc¬
Dowells. A. D. S. 1 p.
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1876 Hampton, James J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter
June 2 to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to question-
6DD114 naire. Tom Herndon of Lincolnton re¬
ferred to for information about Colonel
Herndon ; location of Ramsour’s Mills ;
ask Col. John F. Wake who lived there;
General Sumter’s game chickens; location
of Joe Dobson’s, David Greenlee’s and Mc-
Connachie’s places in McDowell County;
killing of Major Dunlap. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McWatters, John. Landsford, Chester County, S. C.
17 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer’s rela¬
tionship to Sumter McWatters; death of
his grandfather in 1824 ; genealogy of
family; John McWatters’ method of in¬
ducing Irishmen to desert the British
cause; Patsy George mentioned. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Cleveland, Nehemiah. Tuncliff Cottage, Richfield
23 Springs, N. J. Postal card to Lyman C.
Draper. Promise to send copy of Presley
Cleveland’s letter, if located; comment on
Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s corpulency; gen¬
ealogy of Cleveland family. A. L. S. 1 p.
“Octogenarian” [D. G. Stinson]. Rock Hill, S. C.
25 Article entitled “Huyck’s Defeat.” Matthew
17DD26 (69-72) Floyd reports Loyalists of York County, S.
C. mistreated by Americans ; Col. Christian
Huck marches from Rocky Mount, N. C. ;
men of Chester and York counties under
Col. Andrew Neal, Capt. William Bratton,
and Capt. John McLure cooperate with
Gen. Thomas Sumter at Clem’s Branch ;
attack Huck near South Fork of Fishing
Creek and rout his force; incidents con¬
nected with the Bishop family, Mary Gill,
William Bratton, Col. Edward Lacey, Col.
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NOV.
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Joseph Brown. Newspaper clipping.
4 pp.
McWatters, John. Landsford, Chester County, S. C.
5 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Genealogical
data concerning the descendants of
writer’s grandfather [John McWatters].
A. L. S. 1 p.
Stinson, D. G. Rock Hill, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
12 Draper. Sends sketch of Huck’s defeat;
requests information with regard to pro¬
gress on history of Sumter. A. L. S. 1 p.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C.
28 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Facts con¬
cerning Col. Benjamin Cleveland, obtain¬
ed from George Cleveland of Spring Place,
Murray County, Ga. ; boarded with Col.
Benjamin Cleveland who died in 1806;
Thomas Harbin, son-in-law of Absalom
Cleveland. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cleveland, Nehemiah. Westport, Conn. Letter to Ly-
J man C. Draper. Gen. Benjamin Cleveland
at Clarksville, Ga., a grandson of Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland of King’s Mountain fame;
Presley Cleveland his nephew ; Colonel
Cleveland born in Culpeper County, Va. ;
died in Georgia; married Mary Graves;
won special distinction at King’s Moun¬
tain; two sons, Absalom and John, who
served in Revolution ; moved to South
Carolina and Georgia. A. L. S. 6 pp.
McWatters, S. L. Blackstocks, Fairfield County, S. C.
Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Biographi¬
cal sketch of writer’s grandfather, John
McWatters; his success in inducing sol¬
diers to desert British cause ; residence of
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John Brown ; reference to James McWat-
ters. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1877 Hillsborough (Ohio) Gazette. Obituary notice en-
JAN. 25 titled “Death of Gen. Jos[eph] J. McDow-
17DD26 (55-56) ell”; son of Gen. Joseph McDowell of
King’s Mountain fame ; practised law and
served in legislature and as member of
Congress from Ohio; married Sarah A.
McCue. Newspaper clipping. 2 pp. Copy
in 7DD4.
1877 Stinson, Daniel G. Youngsville [S. C.] Letter to
Mae. 1 [Lyman C. Draper]. Acknowledges re-
15DD50 ceipt of reports; promises sketch of Cov¬
enanters and copy, if one exists, of Dr.
A. P. Wylie’s paper sent to New York
Tribune but not published; notes critical
situation in South Carolina. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1877 Chicago Tribune. Memoir of Nehemiah Cleveland.
Apr. 24 Died in Boston; of Puritan stock; grand-
5DD30a son of Rev. John Cleveland, who was as¬
sociated with Whitfield; wrote History of
Bowdoin College. Newspaper clipping.
1 P-
1877 [Draper, Lyman C.] Detailed list of thirty-four Sir
JUNE 12 William Johnson manuscripts contained in
8DD66 portfolio lent by Col. T. Bailey Myers.
A. D. 4 pp.
1877 Stinson, D. G. Rock Hill [S. C.] Letter to Lyman C.
June 15 Draper. Sketch of Hampton family in
14DD12 Hampton Herald forwarded for inclusion
in history of Sumter. A. L. S. 1 p.
1877 Irwin, Thomas J. Chester, S. C. Letter to L[yman]
July 10 C. Draper. Information concerning writ-
13DD8 er’s great-grandfather, John McWatters;
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rescued several American prisoners from
the British camp; in siege of Charleston;
activities at battles of Monks Corner,
Huck’s defeat, Rocky Mount, Hanging
Rock, Fishdam Ford, Blackstocks, and
Sumter’s defeat; served under command
of Col. Wade Hampton at Eutaw Springs;
personal encounter with British horseman ;
dates of birth and death. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1877 Irwin, T[homas] J. Chester, S. C. Letter to Lyman
Aug. 11 C. Draper. John McWatters died in 1829
13DD9 at age of 84 ; his release of American cap¬
tives. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Stinson, D. G. Rock Hill [S. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Asks if sketch of Governor
Hampton has been received ; refers to Dr.
C. L. Hunter’s Sketches of Western North
Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1877 Alston, Mrs. Catherine. Obituary. Daughter of Maj.
Nov. 20 Andrew Hamilton and widow of Maj.
1DD18 James Alston. Newspaper clipping from
Richmond (Va.) Dispatch. 1 p.
1878 Harper, J. C. Patterson, N.C. Letter to Lyman C.
Sept. 10 Draper. Isaacs family in Watauga Coun-
15DD51 ty, N. C., not related to Colonel Isaacs of
Revolution, who owned land near writer’s.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1878 Earle, Samuel. Marietta, Ga. Postal card to Lyman
Nov. 13 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Promises copy
15DD52 of document and information regarding
Sumter and his men; has communicated
with A. N. Simpson. A. D. S. 1 p.
1878 Vance, Z. B. Raleigh, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Nov. 18 Draper, Madison, Wis. Journal desired
15DD53 cannot be sent out of North Carolina, but
1877
Oct. 3
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1878
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Dec. 9
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Dec. 27
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1879
Jan. 4
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Feb. 8
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copies will be made of any part designated.
Letter written for Z. B. Vance by Charles
N. Vance. 1 p.
Lansing, Catherine Gansevoort. Albany, N. Y. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Papers of 1778 con¬
tain no reference to Lieut. Matthew War-
mouth. A. L. S. 1 p.
Rockwell, E. F. Cool Springs, Iredell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Incloses
clipping from Lenoir paper of advertise¬
ment copied from Morganton Blade, re¬
questing information regarding Col. Elijah
Isaacs; document sent to Harrisburg, Pa.,
has led to publication by Dr. William D.
Egle; article on “Dixons of Dixon’s
Ford” in Dauphin County Historical Soci¬
ety’s publication, 1878; and “The Children
of the Martyrs” in New York Observer;
possibility of Nisbets of Rowan County,
N. C., being descendants of martyrs under
Charles II and James II. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer will forward two
cases of early American books, travels,
etc., to permit selection for library.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer has shipped four cases
of books with list of prices, but is anxious
to sell and will take less on easy terms if
library can use them. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Gray, Mrs. P. Milwaukee, Wis. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Writer cannot give date of death
of her father, Thomas Shankland. A. L. S.
1 p.
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1879 Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
JUNE 20 C. Draper. Writer returns North Carolina
15DD150
letter ; is ready to publish work on Meck¬
lenburg; has purchased E. T. Carson’s
library rich in art books and bibliography ;
expects books from England; will enclose
package from Davies. A. L. S. 1 p.
1879
Lathan, Rev. Robert. Biographical sketch of Col.
Dec. 18 William Campbell. Ancestry; services
17DD26 (22-31) against Indians at Point Pleasant ; in Rev¬
olution at King’s Mountain, Guilford Court
1880
Jan. 1
14DD58
House, Hobkirk’s Hill, and Ninety-Six;
resolutions and letters of commendation
from LaFayette, Congress, and Henry Lee ;
personal characteristics ; descendants.
Newspaper clipping from Yorkville (S. C.)
Enquirer, Dec. 18, 1879. 10 pp.
Newell, S. A. Somerset, Ky. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Samuel Newell, writer’s grand¬
father, came from Washington County,
Va., to Powell’s Valley; married Jane
Montgomery ; was wounded at King’s
Mountain; fought through the Revolution;
was in several engagements with Indians;
moved to Indiana, 1834, and died there
about 1840. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Jan. 3
15DD195
Snell, J. F. Milan, Pa. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Mentions Sydney Hayden, of Sayre, Pa.,
who has gathered much material on Joseph
Brant and intended to write his biography ;
more material on Brant’s last days might
be collected in Canada. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880
Jan. 5
14DD66
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to John
Meredith. Requests information regard¬
ing Capt. William Meredith. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Endorsed with notes on William Meredith.
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1880
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Feb. 11
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Feb. 20
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1880
Mar. 1
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1880
Mar. 17
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Haskell, J. T. Atlanta, Ga. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Refers to E. P. Verner, West¬
minister, S. C., for information regarding
Capt. John Barton. A. L. S. 1 p.
Meredith, John. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison,
Wis. Capt. William Meredith, writer’s
father’s uncle, fought in Revolution.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, O. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer regrets failure to se¬
cure Draper’s Border Forays; has in
press two novels, three medical books, and
Bibliography of Ohio by himself, which is
not paying; thinks King’s Mountain and
its Heroes should be subscription book as
it is local in interest, but will print on
other terms. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Ware, T. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Samuel Espey of
King’s Mountain fame lived in Lincoln
County, N. C., to about the age of seventy-
five. A. L. S. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, O. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer will forward case con¬
taining packages from Davie and Co. ;
thinks King’s Mountain could be made suc¬
cess, especially as first of a “Border Battle
Series.” A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
Clerk of Superior Court in Wilkes County
[N. C.] Asks aid in collecting material
for [B. F.] Perry’s use in writing sketch
of Col. Benjamin Cleveland; time and
place of birth; parentage; incidents of
his life. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Wisconsin Historical Society
1880 Battle, Kemp P. Chapel Hill, N. C. Letter to Lyman
Mae. 30 C. Draper. Writer regrets that documents
15DD130 received from Mrs. Swain do not include
letters Draper desires; copies may be ob¬
tained from Gen. L. D. Atkins, of Illinois.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Kennedy, Daniel R. Philadelphia, Tenn. Letter to
Apr. 3 [Lyman C. Draper]. Writer’s grand-
15DD59 father, Daniel Kennedy, commanded com¬
pany under Sevier at King’s Mountain;
marched to Guilford Court House, where
Colonel Wood of Virginia threw troops
into confusion; two of Daniel Kennedy’s
brothers killed; general in Franklin war,
as was Cocke; mentions death of Colonel
Hubbard and William Tipton; writer de¬
scribes his sufferings as Union man in reb¬
el country. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880
Perry, Ex-Gov. Benjamin F. Greenville, S. C. Bio-
Apr. 7
5DD89-94
17DD26 (56-63)
graphical sketch of Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land written for the King’s Mountain Cen¬
tennial Association at the request of the
Historical Committee. Cleveland’s speech
to his troops before battle; his severity
to Tories; refers to Ramsay’s History of
the United States, Wheeler’s History of
North Carolina, and letter from Cleve¬
land’s great-niece giving some of his de¬
scendants. Newspaper clipping from the
Greenville Enterprise and Mountaineer,
Apr. 21, 1880. 8 pp.
1880 Graves, A. F. Boston, Mass. Advertisement for
Apr. 10 publishers desiring agent for sale of pub-
18DD19 lications. Copy from Publishers’ Weekly.
1 p.
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1880 Dickenson, M. 0. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
Apr. 16 Lyman C. Draper. Information concern-
12DD82 ing Col. Richard Singleton ; sheriff of
Rutherford County in 1782; served in
state legislature; death of J. J. Hampton.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda of material for ap-
April pendix of King’s Mountain, with resume
18DD7-18 of chapter paging, including appendix.
A. D. 7 pp.
1880 Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda with regard to secur-
April ing material for King’s Mountain; gives
18DD1-6 addresses of persons, citations from his¬
tories, newspapers etc. A. D. 6 pp.
1880
April
18DD35, 55,65,
69, 71,97,
101,201
Draper, Lyman C. References regarding expedition
against Col. Patrick Ferguson at King’s
Mountain. Fondren, Kerr, George Wat¬
kins mentioned ; gathering of Whig
parties; Col. James Williams’ attitude;
effects of Ferguson’s defeat; retaliation
for hanging Col. Ambrose Mills; place
where footmen joined King’s Mountain
troops ; Colonel Walker on Cane Creek ;
excuse for hanging Tories. A. D. 8 pp.
1880 Draper, Lyman C. References regarding Maj. Abra-
April ham De Peyster, Captains Joseph Ryerson,
18DD311 John Taylor, Lieutenants Anthony Allaire,
and William Stevenson. A. D. 1 p.
1880
April
18DD30,31,43,
49,57-61,73,
309,310
Draper, Lyman C. References regarding Col. Pat¬
rick Ferguson. Influence and popularity
with Tories; objects of his invasion of the
back country; threats sent to Colonels
Isaac Shelby and John Sevier; position of
main guard on King’s Mountain; Tory
officers; strength of Ferguson’s force; his
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May 11
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mistresses; appearance; character; inci¬
dents of his life ; death. A. D. 12 pp.
Kennedy, Daniel R. Philadelphia, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Account of shooting of
Ferguson; woman called Virginia Poll
taking valuables from his pocket; Whig
shooting his brother at King’s Mountain;
the family of writer’s informant, James
Ferguson, raided by Tories who were over¬
taken; several killed, and plunder recap¬
tured; Sevier was probably not at Guil¬
ford Court House; writer’s grandfather
there, had two brothers from Rockingham,
N. C., killed; Colonel Hubbard received
cut from cavalry sword; may have been
under Colonel Wood; Frank Hughes and
Jo Stewart privates in battle; promises
information regarding Colonel Hubbard
and William Tipton. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Kennedy, Daniel R. Philadelphia, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Sends Life by John
W. M. Breazeale; refers to accounts of
Colonel Hubbard and Captain Henley ;
writer’s stepmother daughter of Colonel
Scott who commanded at Henry Station;
Captain Tedford killed there; brother of
Tedford’s killed at Guilford Court House;
services of writer’s grandfather nearly
same as those of Sevier ; Sevier may have
returned before Guilford Court House ; but
writer’s grandfather was away from home
ten months; incident of his killing Ind¬
ian; Hubbard shot Watts; escaped to
New Orleans with Bean and House; rob¬
bed cathedral; Hubbard and House cap¬
tured; Hubbard released when Louisiana
was turned over to United States ; a splen-
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against Indians after Revolution ; writer’s
grandfather’s last campaign that of Look¬
out Mountain under General Martin; Cap¬
tain Henley captured and tortured by In¬
dians. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Porch, Charles P. Somerset, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Col. Samuel B. Newell was
born on voyage from Ireland ; was wound¬
ed at King’s Mountain ; lived until 1840
in Pulaski County, Ky., where he left
numerous descendants; moved to Indiana
and died there, 1842. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Carrington, V. P. St. Louis, Mo. Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. Writer has some of William
Preston’s papers ; will look up those con¬
cerning General Campbell and exchange
them for teaching position; asks for let¬
ters from Washington, which Draper ob¬
tained among Preston papers from Mrs.
William Radford, to add to his autograph
collection. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Jackson, Henry R., N. Grayson Mann, William S.
Bogart, R. J. Larcombe, Y. M. Sorrel, Wil¬
liam Harden. Savannah, Ga. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Officers
of Georgia Historical Society wish Draper
success and commend King’s Mountain to
citizens of Georgia. L. S. 2 pp.
Porcher, Frederick A. Charleston, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Writer has received
letter and book from Draper; read letter
at meeting of South Carolina Historical
Society; hopes that Sumter investigations
will soon be completed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Porcher, Frederick A. Charleston, S. C. Commenda¬
tion of Lyman C. Draper’s forthcoming
work on King’s Mountain . Writer, as
president of South Carolina Historical
Society, recommends work on King’s
Mountain to southern people. A. D. S.
1 p.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Knoxville, Tenn. Commendation
of Draper’s King’s Mountain. Points out
Draper’s long and varied work in field of
western Revolutionary history; book will
be a timely and invaluable contribution to
history. A. D. S. 2 pp.
Grigsby, Hugh Blair. Smithville, Charlotte County,
Va. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison,
Wis. Bancroft spoke at one King’s Moun¬
tain celebration ; may have received Camp¬
bell papers; coldness between Preston and
Bancroft probably due to harsh speech of
Preston at University of Virginia, 1868;
office files of Richmond Enquirer destroyed,
1865; might be possible to trace those of
Gustavus Myers or Judge Archibald Stuart;
commends publication of King’s Mountain,
but fears few sales can be depended on in
South due to lack of money ; asks whether
Wisconsin Historical Society has copy of
writer’s Discourse on the Virginia Conven¬
tion of 1776; mentions Dr. Lyman Cole¬
man of Yale. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hampton, Jonathan. Rutherford County, N. C. Let¬
ter to L[yman] C. Draper. Information
concerning writer’s grandfather, Col. And¬
rew Hampton ; born in Pennsylvania ;
settled in North Carolina about 1760; as¬
sociated with Colonels McDowell, Camp¬
bell, Shelby, and Sevier at King’s Moun-
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tain; Noah Hampton and Andrew Dunn
killed by Tories ; Major Dunlap killed by an
American captain whose fiancee he had
stolen. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to L[y-
man] C. Draper. Writer’s uncle, Col.
[Benjamin] Roebuck, died, 1782, at age of
27 years; lived near Fredericksburg, Va.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Claiborne, J. F. H. Natchez [Miss.] Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information concerning
Col. Joseph Winston and his sons; his
widow granted pension. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Claiborne, J. F. H. [Natchez, Miss.] Postal card to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Information con¬
cerning Maj. Joseph Winston; family
came from England to Virginia; related
to Patrick Henry ; members of family mi¬
grate to other states; reference to Gen.
Richard Taylor’s book, Destruction and
Re-consti'uction. Copy. 1 p.
Battle, Kemp P. Chapel Hill, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer trusts that letter of
commendation from Historical Society of
North Carolina is not too late ; meeting of
Society held at University during com¬
mencement week. A. L. S. 1 p.
Battle, Kemp P., J. H. Heitman. Chapel Hill, N. C.
Commendation of King’s Mountain. Writ¬
ers, as officers of Historical Society of
North Carolina, praise Draper’s work as
contribution to Revolutionary history.
D. S. 2 pp.
Perry, Gov. B. F. Greenville, S. C. Biographical
sketch of Col. Benjamin Roebuck. Born
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stocks [S. C.] ; under command of Col.
[James] Williams in battle at Musgrove’s
Mill; aided in defeat of Ferguson at
King’s Mountain; with Gen. [Thomas]
Sumter and Col. [John] Twiggs in battle
against Col. [Banastre] Tarleton at Black-
stocks; battle of Cedar Springs; Roebuck
in command of regiment at battle of Cow-
pens; served under command of Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene in siege of Ninety-
Six ; taken prisoner ; his strategy to break
up Tory headquarters at Williams Fort;
never married; relative of Simpson Bobo
of Spartanburg [S. C.] Newspaper clip¬
ping from the Enterprise and Mountaineer.
3 pp.
Sainsbury, W. Noel. [London, England.] Report of
material found in volumes on America and
West Indies in British Public Record Office
regarding battle of King’s Mountain; no
letters from Ferguson, July-October, 1780;
no reports of action; dispatches on sub¬
ject from Cornwallis to Germain and Clin¬
ton, Rawdon to Leslie and Clinton, Clinton
to Germain, August-December, 1880.
A. D. S. 1 p.
1880 Perry, B. F. Greenville, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
JUNE 6 Draper. Ferguson was possibly at Wil-
15DD65 liams Fort on Little River, a Tory station,
in summer of 1780; writer pleased that
King’s Mountain will appear for celebra¬
tion. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to post-
June 11 master, Montevallo [Ala.] Asks first
15DD117 name of Wells who kept hotel, in order to
quote him as authority for information re-
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garding Revolutionary matters in Spartan¬
burg District, S. C. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Callon, W. P. Jacksonville, Ill. Letter to L[yman]
June 13 C. Draper. Statements of Mrs. M. G.
6DD98 Thornhill, granddaughter of Col. Joseph
Winston; his children; youngest son,
Joseph, inherited most of property; sword
presented to him by legislature used in
Civil War; reference to National Intelli¬
gencer of April 4, 1829, pertaining to Gen.
[William] Campbell. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880 Stockton, Mrs. Jennie McDowell. Hillsboro [0.]
June 13 Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. Writer’s
7DD57 father, Joseph J. McDowell died, 1877 ; her
grandfather, Gen. Joseph McDowell a
native of Virginia; commanded at King’s
Mountain battle; married Margaret Mof-
fet; died, 1801, at age of forty-four.
Draper’s note on age at death. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1880 Moses, M. Newberry, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
June 14 Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer has obtain-
15DD112 ed no information regarding Long Sam
Abney; is mailing pamphlet by Robert
Lathan entitled Battle at King’s Mountain,
October 7, 1880 [1780]. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Hunter, C. L. Mt. Holly, Lincoln County, N. C. Let-
JUNE 15 ter to [Lyman C. Draper], Answer to in-
6DD142 quiries on Revolutionary matters; names
of William Green and John Long withheld
in writer’s Sketches of Western North
Carolina; Abraham Hardin, born in 1789 ;
origin of name of Gilbert Town; location
of noted Revolutionary places; references
to Joseph Kerr and Captain Barnett; in¬
formation concerning Colonels John and
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Patrick Moore, Joseph Dickson, and Capt,
James Johnston; references furnished
concerning Capt. William Green; Lieut.
George Locke killed; Col. Francis Locke
raised troops ; data relative to Davie fam¬
ily. A. L. S. 5 pp.
1880 Lea, John M. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
JUNE 15 Draper. Transmits copy of resolution of
15DD137 Tennessee Historical Society; writer can-
l _ not give facts connected with his uncle’s
| '•■■■-- ~ captivity. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Lea, John M. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
JUNE 15 Draper. Writer as first vice-president of
15DD139 Tennessee Historical Society, transmits
certified copy of resolution commending
work on King’s Mountain to people of
Tennessee. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Nelson, Aaron. Nashville, Tenn. Preamble and res-
JUNE 15 olution of Tennessee Historical Society,
15DD137 Nashville. Praises Draper’s work on wes¬
tern history and commends his forthcom¬
ing publication on King’s Mountain to peo¬
ple of Tennessee. Copy signed. 2 pp.
1880 Perry, B. F. Greenville, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
JUNE 15 Draper. Williams Fort named for Col.
15DD66 James Williams; situated at or near his
plantation on Little River; graves of those
killed at Cedar Springs about half mile
from battlefield; Prince’s Fort on Spar¬
tanburg- Greenville road about seven miles
from Spartanburg courthouse. A. L. S.
Ip.
1880 Walker, N. F. Cedar Spring, Spartanburg County,
June 15 S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. En-
12DD22 closes copy of speech delivered at celebra¬
tion of 1855, held to commemorate Cedar
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Spring battle of 1780; location of Thomp¬
son place, peach orchard, and cedar spring ;
incident of peach tree growing from Tory
grave ; origin of Bivingsville. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to L[y-
17 man] C. Draper. Information concerning
Cedar Spring battleground; incident of
Mrs. Langston’s ride to warn the Whigs;
location of Thicketty and Prince’s forts.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hampton, J[onathan]. Rutherford County, N. C.
20 Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Noah Hamp¬
ton and Andrew Dunn killed in fight on
Pacolet River; Major Dunlap wounded
there; later killed by Captain Gillespie for
stealing his sweetheart, Mary McRea;
Colonel Singleton’s death in Kentucky; es¬
cape of Capt. William Green from hanging
at King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Saye, James H. Chestnut Grove, Chester County,
21 S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Loca¬
tion of the Thompson place, Cedar Spring,
Iron Works, and Pacolet Spring; various
names given to Iron Works; Clarke and
Shelby associated in battle at Cedar
Spring; Major Dunlap first leader of forces
near Broad River ; prominence of Fer¬
guson; information concerning Col. John
Thomas of Colonel Williams’ regiment;
Major McJunkins mentioned; summary of
account of Musgrove’s Mill battle as given
in biography of Shelby; account of second
encounter at Cedar Spring; topography of
surrounding region. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to L[y-
24 man] C. Draper. Information relating to
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battle of Musgrove’s Mill; location of old
Mill Road; incident of rifle shot which
killed Tory. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Dickerson, M. D. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
June 25 Lyman C. Draper. Encloses map of North
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Carolina ; copy of inscription on gravestone
of Thomas McCulloch ; Gilbert and Holland
families mentioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Winston, J. H. Hampton, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
June 26
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Draper. Information concerning Col. Jos¬
eph Winston, writer’s grandfather; ances¬
tors emigrated to Virginia from Wales;
family genealogy; related to Col. John
Williams; incident of Tories burning the
home of Samuel Blackburn; joined Gen.
[Nathanael] Greene’s forces; in battle of
Guilford Court House ; has a relic of battle ;
Colonel Winston wounded at King's Moun¬
tain ; with other commanders presented
with swords in acknowledgment of ser¬
vices. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880 Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg [S. C.] Letter to L[y-
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location of Goucher Creek, Pacolet River,
and Dogwood Spring; death of P. M.
Waters. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Wheeler, John H. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly-
June 29 man C. Draper. Praises Wisconsin’s work
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Dobbs Spaight produced by writer for Cen¬
tennial at Philadelphia; refers to William
H. Michael for papers of Maj. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell, and to writer’s History of North
Carolina for information on Colonel Cleve¬
land; predicts election of Hancock; agrees
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iodic revision. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg [S. C.] Letter to
June 30 L[yman C.] Draper. Information concern-
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pending election. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Holbrook, S. S. Montevallo [Ala.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Gives name of
Maj. A. J. Wells; mentions Major Lacey.
A. L. S. 1 p.
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Bobo, Simpson. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper] . Sketch
July 1 of battle field of Musgrove’s Mill; battle
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fought on ridge between Musgrove and the
mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Winston, J. H. Hampton, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Description of sword presented to
Col. Joseph Winston and inscription there¬
on; incident of Colonel Sevier and Mor¬
rison’s toll. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Moses, M. Newberry, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
July 2 Draper, Madison, Wis. Has already sent
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pamphlet Historical Sketch of the Battle of
King’s Mountain; forwards clipping from
Newberry News, July 2, 1880, giving list
of Americans killed at King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 1 p.
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Wheeler, John H. Washington, D. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Maj. Joseph McDowell, brother
of Charles and son of “Hunting John,”
commanded at King’s Mountain ; biograph¬
ical sketch of “Hunting John” and his
wife, Anne Edmondson of Pleasant
Garden; his children; biographical sketch
of son, Maj. Joseph McDowell; with Ruth¬
erford in Cherokee expedition ; partici-
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pated in battles at Ramsour’s Mills, Cane
Creek, Cowpens, and King’s Mountain;
commanded in latter battle; member of
state legislature ; elected to Congress ;
married Mary Moffett. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Wheeler, John H. Washington, D. C. Portion of
genealogical diagram of McDowell fam¬
ily; pertains to descendants of “Hunting
John” McDowell of Pleasant Garden ; mili¬
tary service of their only son, Col. Joseph
McDowell. A. D. 2 pp.
Crawford, D. Robert. Martin’s Depot, Laurens
County, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Reply to communication sent to former
postmaster, Col. John D. Williams, de¬
ceased ; location of Ferguson’s camp. A. L.
S. 3 pp.
Michal, G. W. Newton, Catawba County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Wheeler’s error in
confusing Maj. Joseph and Gen. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell; writer’s wife a granddaughter of
Joseph McDowell; biographical sketch of
Gen. Joseph McDowell of John’s River ; not
an officer in Revolutionary War ; Gen.
Joseph McDowell and Maj. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell married sisters ; latter a son of
“Hunting John” and a resident at Pleasant
Garden ; participated in Rutherford’s Cher¬
okee campaign ; engaged in battles of Cow-
pens and Ramsour’s Mills ; commanded Gen.
Charles McDowell’s regiment at King’s
Mountain; also present at engagement at
Cane Creek and Brindletown ; obtained Fer¬
guson’s china^as trophy of war; his person¬
ality and politics ; genealogy of family ; his
mother molded bullets at King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
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[Reinhardt, W. M.] Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Answers inquiry concern¬
ing Col. Joseph Dickson; gives information
about Dixon, a British deserter; Col.
Matthew Locke’s victory at Ramsour’s
Mills was essential to success at King’s
Mountain, preventing the accession to
Ferguson’s force of 1,500 to 2,000 Tories
under Moore and Welch; distinguishes be¬
tween Whig and Tory Moores. A. L. 2 pp.
Turner, J. F. Thicketty, S. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. Location of fort on Goucher Creek ;
Mills Creek mentioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Turner, J. F. Thicketty, S. C.] Diagram showing
relative location of Goucher, Thicketty,
and Mills creeks. A. D. 1 p.
Walker, N. F. Cedar Spring, Spartanburg County, S.
C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Account
of Cedar Spring battle; burial place of the
dead; peaches from the Tory grave; loca¬
tion of Goucher and Thicketty creeks ;
musket barrel found on battle ground. A.
L. S. 3 p.
[Bobo, Simpson.] Spartanburg [S. C.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Information concerning
battle of Musgrove’s Mill; probable burial
place of soldiers ; location of Gordon’s resi¬
dence ; Tory fort on Thicketty Creek. A.L.S.
2 pp.
Johnston, William. Charlotte, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer’s grandfather, Col. Jos¬
eph Johnston, a captain at King’s Moun¬
tain ; General Dickson’s residence ; his civil
offices; his son’s; removal to the West;
reference to S. McDowell Tate of Morgan-
ton, N. C. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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Hampton [Jonathan] . Green Hill, Rutherford County,
11 N. C. Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. British
victorious over Major McDowell’s forces in
fight at Cane Creek; Col. [Banastre]
Tarleton whipped and fingers cut off by
Colonel Washington at Cowpens; Capt.
William Green’s services. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
12 C. Draper. Mentions tradition of East Ten¬
nessee that Rev. Samuel Doak prayed or
addressed troops on point of march from
Sycamore Shoals on Watauga; route of
men to King’s Mountain, by Bright’s Trace
over Yellow or Bald Mountain, through
Bald Mountain where two deserted, to
meeting place with Cleveland and Win¬
ston; Tilden’s Ridge on Bright’s Trace;
Shelby’s officers included John Sawyers,
who in 1774 decided fight at Kanawha,
and Colonel Maxwell; Major Tipton and
Capt. Jesse Walton with Sevier; descend¬
ants of Tories opposed South in Civil War.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Crawford, D. R [obert] . Martin’s Depot, Laurens
13 County, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper,
Madison, Wis. Details concerning location
of place called Ferguson near house where
Col. James Williams lived. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Pool, J. T. Cross Anchor, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
13 Draper. Information concerning battle of
Musgrove’s Mill; burial of dead on ridge
near battle ground; topography of region
around battle ground; Major Money
killed in battle of Blackstocks by Golding
Tinsley. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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July 18] Musgrove’s Mill battleground and sur-
12DD36 rounding region. A. D. 1 p.
1880 Wheeler, John H. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly-
July 13 man C. Draper. Lack of clarity in Mc-
7DD60 Dowell genealogy; ancestors were unedu¬
cated ; Gov. Isaac Shelby’s letter, in posses¬
sion of writer, contributes little; evidence
establishing fact that Charles and Joseph
were brothers ; Shelby-Preston contro¬
versy mentioned; Joseph Dickson’s con¬
gressional career. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880 Twichell, A. H. Glendale, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
July 14 Draper, Madison, Wis. Location of Cedar
12DD28 Spring battle ground; date of battle; in¬
formation concerning Thompson place and
Cedar Spring. A. L. S. 2 pp. Memoranda
by Draper concerning location of the old
burying-ground on the northern bank of
Lawson’s Fork.
[1880 [Twichell, A. H. Glendale, S. C.] Diagram of region
July 14] around Cedar Spring. A. D. 1 p.
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1880 Winston, J. H. Platte County, Mo. Letter to Lyman
July 16 C. Draper. Date of Col. Joseph Winston’s
6DD91 death; Col. Joseph Williams mentioned. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Simpson. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Affirmation of Judge
O’Neal’s statement relative to width of
ridge near Musgrove’s upon which Ameri¬
can forces were formed. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Dickerson, M. D. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
July 17 Lyman C. Draper. Answer to question-
12DD84 naire. Location of Gilbert Town, Red
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Chimneys, McCulloch’s grave, and Fergu¬
son’s camps; distance from Cowpens to
King’s Mountain ; description of Cane
Creek affair; details concerning death of
Major Dunlap; the Gilbert Town house;
Maj. William Green’s escape from hang¬
ing; relics of Tories who were hanged;
Jonathan Hampton mentioned. A. L. S.
6 pp.
Lea, John M. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
18 Draper. Joel Lewis, early immigrant from
Virginia to Tennessee, not related to W. B.
Lewis; their families later intermarried.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Cleveland, John B. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
19 Lyman C. Draper. Publication of his book
to be commenced under auspices of King’s
Mountain Centennial Committee ; asks that
manuscript previously sent on life of Col.
Ben Cleveland be omitted from the book
and returned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Garlington, A. C. Greenville, S. C. Letter to Lyman
19 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Location of Fer¬
guson’s Camp, near Col. James Williams’
residence, between Little River and Mud-
lick Creek, on Island Ford Road, over
which General Greene retreated. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Harper, J. C. Patterson, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
19 Draper. Route of King’s Mountain men;
reference to Col. S. M. Tate. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Henderson, [Miss] A. E. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to
19 Lyman C. Draper. Information concern¬
ing Gen. Joseph Dickson ; residence in Lin¬
coln County ; removal to Burke County,
where he died ; deeded land to writer’s
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grandfather in 1780, for building town of
Lincolnton ; his daughter Margaret mar¬
ried James Henderson ; genealogy of their
family; Tory, Col. John Moore, mentioned;
location of Ramsour’s Mills battle ground.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
Wheeler, John H. Washington, D. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Encloses copies of Shelby’s
letter to Winston and James Kerr’s declar¬
ation for pension; death of Maj. [Joseph]
Winston in 1814. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Location
of Crab Orchard, Bright’s path, Gillespie’s
Gap, Wofford’s Fort, Turkey Cove Creek,
North Cove, and Pleasant Garden; resi¬
dences of Captains Thomas Lytle and
Thomas Hemphill; writer’s wife descend¬
ant of William Lenoir, who served at
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison. Letter to Simpson
Bobo. Transmits Cross Anchor post¬
master’s idea of the locality of battle
ground ; diagram thereof ; memorandum
relating to change in diagram by Bobo.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Pearson, W. S. Morganton, N. C. Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. Details regarding exact loca¬
tion of Avery’s house, the Crab Orchard,
Cathey’s Fort, Gillespie’s Gap, Grassy
Creek, and Yellow Mountain, all situated
on route taken by King’s Mountain men;
North Carolina settlers often rallied
against Indians; autograph of [Col.] Jos¬
eph McDowell sent. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1880 Crawford, D. R[obert]. Martin’s Depot, Laurens
July 27 County, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper,
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Madison, Wis. Additional information
concerning location df Col. James Wil¬
liams’ residence. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter to
July 27 Lyman C. Draper. Concerns McDowell
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family; were three distinct families, all
related; one Joseph McDowell distin¬
guished as a politician ; the other a
brother of Gen. Charles McDowell and dis¬
tinguished as a major in former’s com¬
mand; Charles not in command at King’s
Mountain ; location of Crab Orchard,
Bright’s Place, Yellow Mountain, and
Cathey’s Mill designated; Lovelady Ford
a crossing of Catawba River near Morgan¬
ton ; residences of Thomas Lytle and
Thomas Hemphill; location of old Ed¬
mondson place ; attack made on British by
Gen. Charles and Maj. Joseph McDowell’s
troops at Cane Creek; John Duckworth a
witness of Ferguson’s death. A. L. S.
5 pp.
[1880 [Tate, S. McDowell. Morganton, N. C.] Manuscript
July 27] maps showing route of King’s Mountain
4DD76-77 troops. A. D. 2 pp.
1880 Garlington, A. C. Greenville, S. C. Letter to Lyman
July 28 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Location of
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Ferguson’s camp corroborated by Col.
James W. Watts, grandson of Col. James
Williams, and Maj. J. E. Vance; location
of Milton place ; Dr. O. B. Irvine mention¬
ed. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C. Let-
July 28 ter to Lyman C. Draper. Biographical
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sketch of Col. Joseph Dickson; colonel at
King’s Mountain ; civil offices ; family
genealogy ; Capt. Isaac White, Capt.
James Johnson, Capt. Samuel Martin,
Capt. [Samuel] Espey Revolutionary act¬
ors ; De Peyster surrenders sword to Capt.
Jesse Franklin; execution of Tories after
battle; wounding of John Chittin.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880
Logan, J. R. Shelby [N. C.] Letter to Lyman C.
July 28 Draper. Size and bearings of the King’s
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Mountain battle ground ; pencil diagram ;
location of Denard’s Ford and Tate’s
Ferry ; writer’s grandfather a partici¬
pant. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
July 29 Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Answer to
4DD88 inquiry about Joseph Dickson and the Mc¬
Dowell family. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Ramsey, J. G. M. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
JULY 29 C. Draper. Describes location of Matthew
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Talbot’s mill on Big Creek ; several Crab
Orchards; agency for King’s Mountain;
pictures of Shelby, Sevier, McDowell, and
Hammond; appearance of exiled McDow¬
ell; descendants of Seviers and Carters;
asks whether there were any Tennessee
men at Cowpens. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Reinhardt, W. M. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to [Ly-
JULY 29 man C.] Draper. Col. Joseph Dickson
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sold, not gave, the site of Lincolnton ; ac¬
cess offered to records from 1769; impor¬
tance of battle of Ramsour’s Mills; Dr.
C. L. Hunter’s Western Scenes of North
Carolina partial to his kindred. A. L. S.
2 pp.
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Wallace, A. D. K. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
29 Lyman C. Draper. Location of Gilbert
Town and topography of surrounding
country; description of places where Fer¬
guson’s troops encamped; where Lieuten¬
ant McCollough was buried ; battle at Cane
Creek, September, 1780; location of Red
Chimneys and Brindletown; line of Fer¬
guson’s retreat passed through Twitty’s,
sometimes called Denard’s Ford; writer
born one mile from Gilbert Town. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C.
30 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Col. William Graham; not in
battle of King’s Mountain due to wife’s ill¬
ness; died on writer’s plantation; inci¬
dents connected with battle of King’s
Mountain; Ferguson’s route from Gilbert
Town; Maj. [William] Chronicle, Captain
Mattocks, William Robb, and John Boyd
killed; Ferguson’s death and burial; lo¬
cation of Gilbert Town, Denard’s Ford,
Green River, and Cherokee Ford; Capt.
William Green’s escape from hanging;
Susan Twitty’s bravery; David Miller’s
prayer. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Pool, J. T. Cross Anchor, S. C. Letter to [Lyman
30 C.] Draper. Information concerning bat¬
tle ground of Musgrove’s Mill; location of
old road; graveyard near Captain Waters'
house; facts concerning Captain Inman,
Golding Tinsley, and Major Money.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Pool, J. T. Cross Anchor, S. C.] Diagram showing
30] location of Enoree River, Buncombe Road,
Dogwood Spring, Captain Waters’ house,
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and the ridge where soldiers were buried
after battle of Musgrove’s Mill. A. D.
1 p.
1880 Walker, N. F. Cedar Spring, S. C. Letter to Lyman
July 30 C. Draper. Topographical data on Cedar
12DD23 Spring battle ground. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[1880 [Walker, N. F. Cedar Spring, S. C.] Manuscript
July 30] map of Cedar Spring battle ground and
12DD24 surrounding region. A. D. 1 p.
[1880 Bobo, S[impson]. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper].
July 31] Corrections in previous diagram; believes
12DD45 it to be almost all wrong. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Ellis, J. R. Erwinsville, N. C. Letter to [Lyman C.
July 31 Draper]. Describes Davis Ferry on Broad
14DD75 River, between York and Union counties,
on line from Cowpens to King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Twichell, A. H. Glendale, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. No information
concerning graveyard at Thompson’s
place; location of Iron Works; height of
Pacolet ridge; incident of American offi¬
cer named Potts shot from a peach tree;
diagram of region around Cedar Spring.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
, A[braham]. Antioch P. O., York County,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Refer¬
ence to Dr. Hunter’s Sketches of Western
North Carolina for information about John
Moore; Tory, Capt. William Green, turns
to Whig side; his children; location of
Red Chimneys. A. L. S. 3 pp.
[1880 Ramsey, J. G. M. [Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
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newspapers of 1820-23 contain articles on
King’s Mountain; Rev. Stephen A. Foster
delivered lecture on battle before East
Tennessee Historical and Antiquarian
Society, sometime between 1825-1835 ;
Ferguson’s appeal to his troops before bat¬
tle; mentions Colonel Hampton; refer¬
ences to secure General Davie’s narrative.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell, a brother of Charles McDowell
and a resident of Quaker Meadows, com¬
mander at King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
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Ramsey, J. G. M. Knoxville [Tenn.] Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Refers to Major Webb,
Colonel McClung, Major Taylor, Col. Al¬
fred Gillespie, and Rev. Nathaniel Taylor
for further information concerning King’s
Mountain; troops made only short dis¬
tance first day due to difficulties of taking
beeves with them. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Webb, Maj. T. S. [Knoxville, Tenn.] Memoranda
included in Dr. Ramsey’s letter to L. C.
Draper relevant to route of King’s Moun¬
tain men; location of Sycamore Shoals,
Matthew Talbot’s Mill, the Big Spring, and
Crab Orchard. A. D. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
questionnaire for Dr. W. G. T. Miller.
Ferguson’s burial; name of fort where
Susan Twitty’s heroism was shown; her
age; Ferguson’s mistress; William Green;
Capt. William Twitty; height of King’s
Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
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Kennedy, D. R. Philadelphia, Tenn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Material about Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland; unsuccessful search
through records of J. D. Jones; visit to
Gen. Benjamin Cleveland of Habersham
County, Ga. ; reference to his son-in-law,
General Rusk of General Houston’s staff,
for family records. A. L. S. 1 p.
Pearson, Mrs. R. M. Morganton [N. C.] Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Writer a grand¬
daughter of Maj. Joseph McDowell of
Pleasant Garden ; asserts that he com¬
manded at King’s Mountain ; description
of battle; china used by Ferguson in pos¬
session of Miss Anna Woodfin and writer,
as trophies of war; Maj. Joseph McDow¬
ell’s services in Congress; genealogy of
writer’s family; facts relating to Gen.
Charles McDowell ; personal history of
writer. A. L. S. 10 pp.
Hardin, Abraham. Whittaker’s Station, York Coun¬
ty, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. De¬
scription of region in vicinity of King’s
Mountain ; location of Buffalo Ford ;
death place of Colonel Williams ; height of
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Saye, James H. Chestnut Grove, Chester County,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madi¬
son, Wis. Additional information con¬
cerning location of Thompson place; de¬
tails concerning battle of Cedar Spring,
1780; location of old road from Iron
Works to Cedar Spring. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Encloses map of
King’s Mountain region ; letter in expla-
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nation of map; incident of [John] Sev¬
ier’s escape from court when tried for
treason in later years; McDowell geneal¬
ogy; Ferguson’s plate still in possession
of [Dr.] Michael and Mrs. W. S. Pearson.
A. L. S. 4 pp
[Tate, Samuel McDowell.] Manuscript sketch of re¬
gion of King’s Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
Lens, J. A. Brindletown, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. British troops under Ferguson
encamped at White Oak Springs; fired
upon by Whigs near Bedford Hill, about
two miles southwest of Brindletown; bat¬
tle of Cane Creek. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, McDowell County,
N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Route
taken by King’s Mountain men; rendez¬
voused on top of Yellow Mountain, came
down Bright’s Trace to Crab Orchard,
thence to Tate’s place, crossed Simkin’s
Ford near mouth of Grassy Creek to Cath¬
ey’s Mills, then to Gillespie’s Gap; whole
distance traveled before attack on Fergu¬
son was about 138 miles; residences of
Capt. Thomas Lytle and Capt. Thomas
Hemphill on the Catawba River; infor¬
mation obtained from writer’s grand¬
father, a son-in-law of Col. W. W. Wofford.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Boyd, J. Q. R. Elizabethton, Tenn. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper] . Answers request for
historical information. A. L. S. 1 p.
Norris, W. H. Soda Hill, N. C. Postal card to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Men could not have pass¬
ed Big and Little Doe rivers in Tennessee
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and Gap Creek in North Carolina on way
to King’s Mountain. A. D. S. 1 p.
Robison, W. D. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information concerning
Gen. John Dickson; died March, 1824, as
inferred from probate of will ; resided on
farm near Murfreesboro ; his children.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. In¬
formation concerning battle of Musgrove’s
Mill; no such road as Buncombe crossing
Cedar Shoal Creek ; reference to Tory
leaders. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
questionnaire for Abraham Hardin. Lo¬
cation of King’s Mountain; most difficult
position; mode of fighting; information
concerning Col. [Frederick] Hambright,
Colonel Williams, and Col. Richard Single-
ton; Red Chimneys; Denard’s Ferry.
A. D. 1 p.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Additional information
about King’s Mountain battle ground ;
location of precise spot from which Col.
[Patrick] Ferguson commanded; his death
and burial; burial place of Maj. [Wil¬
liam] Chronicle and Captain Mattocks ;
incident of Belinda Henry and the wolf ;
battle ground known as Hambright’s Hill;
route taken by Ferguson ; corrects former
error about Denard’s Ford. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Logan [J. R. King’s Mountain N. C.] Manuscript
map showing region of King’s Mountain
battle ground. A. D. 1 p.
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Crawford, G. W. Sugar Hill, McDowell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Description
of route taken by King’s Mountain men
from Elizabethton across the Iron Moun¬
tain to Crab Orchard, thence to Avery’s
place and to the site of Cathey’s old mill;
forts built in every settlement to protect
women and children ; Capt. Thomas
Hemphill’s residence at Old Fort on Ca¬
tawba River; Capt. Thomas Lytle’s resi¬
dence on Crooked Creek; location of old
Edmondson place; postscript on topogra¬
phy of enclosed map. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Maj.
[T. S.] Webb. Requests information con¬
cerning route of King’s Mountain men;
asks for exact location of Gap Creek, Crab
Orchard, Talbot’s Mill, Yellow Mountain,
and Bright’s Trace. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Henderson, Miss A. E. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman] C. Draper. Information con¬
cerning Dickson and Moore families; Tory
Colonel John Moore killed in South Caro¬
lina; Gen. [Joseph] Dickson’s daughters;
removal of family to Tennessee ; reference
to Wallace M. Reinhardt, grandson of Col.
John Moore, for information about the
battle of Ramsour’s Mills; Gen [Griffith]
Rutherford encamped on Dickson’s planta¬
tion; reference to William L. Quinn.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Gen. Joseph Dickson ; aided in
securing tract of land for site of Lincoln¬
ton; participated in battle at Ramsour’s
Mills; Maj. Joseph McDowell’s command
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at battle of King’s Mountain; Major
Chronicle and Captain Mattocks of Lincoln
County in battle at King’s Mountain; lo¬
cation of Denard’s Ford. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Lash, W. A. Walnut Cove, N. C. Letter to Lyman
9 C. Draper. Information concerning Col.
Joseph Winston ; engaged in battle at
King’s Mountain ; married a Lenoir.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
10 for William A. McCall. Asks information
on Yellow Mountain, Tate’s place, Cathey’s
Mill, and Gillespie’s Gap; battle at Cane
Creek ; the McDowell family ; identity of
Col. Elijah Isaacs. A. D. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
10 for Col. Samuel McDowell Tate. Requests
information on route taken by King’s
Mountain men, location of Crab Orchard,
Yellow Mountain, Grassy Creek, Gillespie’s
Gap, and Cathey’s Mill; battle of Cane
Creek. A. D. 2 pp.
Hampton, J[onathan]. Rutherford County, N. C.
10 Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Location
of Cowpens battle field; Noah Hampton
killed near Earle’s ford ; details preceding
battle of King’s Mountain; location of
Cane Creek and Gilbert Town. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C. Let-
10 ter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Col. Joseph Dickson ; sold
tract of land to Capt. John Springs ; origin
of Dickson’s old field; Dickson and Hend¬
erson families associated; Moses Moore’s
residence; Col. John Moore’s flight; in-
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formation concerning Singleton family ;
description of battle ground ; bibliograph¬
ical data. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Aug. 10 Draper. Additional information concern-
6DD12 ing exact location and size of King’s
Mountain battle field; steepest part of
mountain scaled by Maj. [Frederick]
Hambright, Maj. William Chronicle, Col.
[Benjamin] Cleveland, and Col. [James]
Williams; writer’s grandfather in Cap¬
tain Mattocks’ company; his Tory broth¬
ers; Col. William Hill, owner of Iron
Works destroyed by Tories ; Denard’s
Ford question ; one stanza of poem by And¬
rew Ferguson. A. L. S. 2 pp. Copy in
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[1880 [Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C.] Manuscript diagram
Aug. 10] showing location of troops at battle of
6DD12a King’s Mountain ; topography of surround¬
ing region and routes leading to scene of
action ; marginal reference to Andrew Fer¬
guson and his poem. A. D. 1-p.
1880 Miller, W. G. T. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C.
Aug. 10 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to
7DD172 questionnaire. Ferguson’s burial beneath
monument upon which his name appears;
Susan Twitty’s bravery at McFadden’s
Fort; born 1763, and died, 1825; Tory,
Burke, killed by William T witty; Fergu¬
son’s woman accidently killed at battle of
King’s Mountain ; location of Denard’s
Ford; description of Maj. William Green;
biographical sketch of Col. William Gra¬
ham. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1880 Twichell, A. H. Glendale, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Aug. 10 Draper, Madison, Wis. Officer named
12DD34 Potts killed at Thompson place; location
of places in surrounding region. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1880 Newland, J. C. Lenoir, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Aug. 11 Draper. Route taken by McDowell army;
4DD91 location of Crab Orchard, Yellow Moun¬
tain, Gillespie’s Gap, Grassy Creek, and
Talbot’s Mill; Maj. Joseph McDowell,
brother of Gen. Charles, commander at
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Stockton, [Mrs.] Jennie M. Hillsborough, Ohio.
AUG. 11 Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. Writer a
7DD5 granddaughter of Col. Joseph McDowell;
reference to Joseph Sullivan, Col. John H.
and Hugh H. McDowell for information.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880 Thornhill, [Mrs.] M. G. Jacksonville, Ill. Letter to
Aug. 11 Lyman C. Draper. Information concern-
6DD99 ing Maj. Joseph Winston; died, 1815;
place of residence; writer is daughter of
his eldest child, Mrs. Eliza Warfield.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Henderson, [Miss] A. E. Lincolnton, N. C. Postal
Aug. 12 card to Lyman C. Draper. B. F. Wells, of
15DD72 Garibaldi, N. C. married granddaughter of
Gen. Joseph Dickson; will give informa¬
tion regarding his history. A. D. S. 1 p.
1880 Pearson, W. S. Morganton, N. C. Letter to Lyman
Aug. 12 C. Draper. The McDowell families; Mc-
4DD16 Dowell County named for Col. Joseph of
Pleasant Garden, hero of King’s Mountain ;
married Mary Moffett of North Carolina;
cousin to Joseph, of Quaker Meadows, who
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L. S. 2 pp.
Webb, T. S. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to William B.
Aug. 12 Carter. Requests him to communicate
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with Lyman C. Draper and furnish him
with information relevant to King’s Moun¬
tain. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Wallace, A. D. K. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
AUG. 13 Lyman C. Draper. Answer to question-
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naire; reference to Col. W. H. Miller and
Miss Nancy McDowell, both of Ruther¬
fordton, N. C. for information about the
battle at Cane Creek; height of Fergu¬
son’s Hill; location of Red Chimneys and
Twitty’s Ford; identity of Island Ford.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Pool, J. T. Cross Anchor, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
AUG. 14 Draper. Corrects error in preceding dia-
12DD39 gram on location of graveyard. A. L. S.
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1880 Vance, Thomas D. Mitchell County, N. C. Letter to
Aug. 15 Lyman C. Draper. Writer, a surveyor,
4DD29-30 gives details concerning location of places
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A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Vance, Thomas D. Mitchell County, N. C.] Manu-
Aug. 15] script map showing various places on
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route taken by frontiersmen to King’s
Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
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Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Dr. W.
Aug. 16 J. T. Miller. Requests information re-
7DD174-175 garding the attack in 1780 on Col. William
Graham’s residence by Tories; probabil¬
ity of its being the same attack in which
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Burke was killed and Susan Twitty parti¬
cipated. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Winston, J. H. Hampton, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
16 Draper. Additional information concern¬
ing wound received by Col. Joseph Win¬
ston in battle at King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg [S. C.] Letter to [Ly-
18 man C. Draper]. Writer’s uncle, Col.
[Benjamin] Roebuck, at battle of King’s
Mountain ; promises to send copies of
speeches given at King’s Mountain cele¬
bration. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Carter, William B. Elizabethton, Tenn. Letter to
19 Lyman C. Draper. Answers his inquiries
to Major Webb concerning the route of
over-mountain men to King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Carter, William B. Elizabethton, Tenn.] Manu-
19] script map showing route taken by fron¬
tiersmen on their way to King’s Mountain.
A. D. 1 p.
Henderson, [Miss] A. E. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to
19 Lyman C. Draper. Reference to John H.
Roberts of Gaston County, relative of Col.
John Moore, for information; Gen. [Grif¬
fith] Rutherford arrived at Ramsour’s
Mills battle ground after battle was over.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C.
19 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Col. William
Graham in command at McFadden’s Fort;
Susan Twitty’s bravery at an old fortified
building used as a refuge for infirm ; Tory,
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Burke, killed by William Twitty; latter’s
death in 1814 or 1815. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McDowell, H. H. Versailles, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Advances evidence to prove
that writer’s grandfather, Joseph McDow¬
ell of Quaker Meadows, commanded troops
at King’s Mountain ; assumed command in
place of his brother Charles; later served
in Congress; owned large tracts of land;
Col. Richard Singleton mentioned. A. L. S.
4 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Ben Hardin’s statement relative
to burial of Tory, Burke, confirms state¬
ment that he was killed in attack on Gra¬
ham’s residence; description of Col. Wil¬
liam Graham’s house; death of William
Twitty at Twitty’s F'ord; Ferguson’s mis¬
tress mentioned. Draper’s note correcting
date of William Twitty’s death. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Simp¬
son Bobo. Inquiry about age of Col. [Ben¬
jamin] Roebuck. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Sources
upon which he based his belief that Quaker
Meadows Joe McDowell commanded at
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
McGrew, Thomas F. Springfield, O. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Has forwarded papers
and has received copy of Historical Col¬
lections. A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, Dr. T. B. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C.] Draper. Location of Denard’s
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Ford; statements of James Gray and Ar¬
thur McClure, relative to route taken by
Ferguson’s troops from Twitty’s Ford to
encampment on Broad River; killed stock
of John McClure for sustenance; route
taken by American troops to Kings’ Moun¬
tain, via Cowpens; Capt. William Twitty
and descendants. A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Twitty, Dr. T. B. Rutherfordton, N. C.] Note on
23] location of Gilbert Town, in relation to
surrounding region ; distance of Twitty’s
Ford from Green River and Mountain
Creek; location of Ferguson’s camp. A. D.
1 p.
[Twitty, Dr. T. B. Rutherfordton, N. C.] Manu-
23] script map showing locality traversed by
Ferguson’s troops en route to King’s
Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to John
24 H. Roberts. Requests information about
the Loyalist leaders Colonels John and
Patrick Moore. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Stockton, [Mrs.] Jennie McD. Hillsboro, N. C. Let-
24 ter to Lyman C. Draper. Will send am-
brotype to Mr. Holly ; writer’s father
second cousin of Gen. Irvin McDowell’s
father. A. L. S. 1 p.
Harper, J. C. Patterson, N. C. Letter to L[yman]
25 C. Draper. Cites testimony of Mary and
Myra Dickson, grandchildren of Gen.
Charles McDowell, to the effect that Jos¬
eph McDowell of Quaker Meadows com¬
manded at King’s Mountain ; Col. William
Davenport, who had been whipped by Tory
in Revolutionary days, also quoted.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Col. Charles Mc¬
Dowell sent to headquarters and Maj. Jos-
Dowell given command of Burke and
Rutherford forces; Lossing’s autographs
of Colonels William Graham and Frederick
Hambright; David Vance’s descendants;
services of Major Chronicle and Col.
[Frederick] Hambright; Col. William
Graham absent from battle due to wife’s
illness ; sword on display in Nashville Mus¬
eum probably that of Chronicle; copy of
newspaper excerpt relative to Elias Powell.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter
to [Lyman C. Draper]. Answer to ques¬
tionnaire. Col. David Vance, uncle of
Z. B. Vance, killed in duel; location of
Cane Creek battle ground halfway between
Morganton and Gilbert Town; J. C. Har¬
per cited for information about Fort De¬
fiance; McKinney’s Gap probably passed
on march; Col. Joseph M. McDowell of
Pleasant Garden the hero at King’s Moun¬
tain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Warfield, [Mrs.] Eliza W. Tusculum, Greene County,
Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Infor¬
mation concerning Maj. Joseph Winston,
writer’s grandfather; born in Virginia;
moved to North Carolina ; participated in
battle at King’s Mountain; wounded in
Indian skirmish ; public offices in civil
life; died December, 1814. A. L. S. 4 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
for Thomas D. Vance, Plum Tree, N. C.
Asks location of Bright’s Spring, Crab
Orchard, Cathey’s old mill, and other
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places on route of King’s Mountain men ;
services of Col. David Vance. A. D. 2 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Replies to questionnaire
concerning the topography of King’s
Mountain region, and route of American
and British troops ; the McDowell family ;
Arthur McFall, Loyalist, tells of Fergu¬
son’s plans ; two McFall brothers hanged ;
Maj. Benjamin Bergen. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Clapp, J. C. Newton, N. C. Postal card to Lyman C.
Draper. Writer may be able to find ma¬
terial on Colonel Isaacs and Maj. John
Wilfong. A. D. S. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
for George C. Cleveland. Part of Eng¬
land from which Clevelands came; data
concerning Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s im¬
mediate family; services of Rev. John
Cleveland in Revolution; descendants of
Larkin Cleveland ; relationship of ad¬
dressee to Rev. John Cleveland. A. D.
2 pp. Endorsed: Memo. — No response
rec’d to these inquiries. L. C. D.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Location of rude monument
placed at northeast end of battle field;
reference to Col. William Graham’s dia¬
gram of battle ground and his opinion as
to where Ferguson was killed; numbers
of the various commands ; Ferguson’s mis¬
tress; Major Green, Tory captain, taken
prisoner and sentenced to be hanged ; his
escape; his later meritorious conduct;
data concerning John and Patrick Moore;
writer’s information obtained from his
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grandfather, William Logan, in 1829,
while examining battle ground ; pocket
knife and gunflint excavated at point
where Ferguson is supposed to have died;
burial place of Col. James Williams; Fer¬
guson’s route; Whig pursuit along same
trail; troops scattered on return march;
ford by which Ferguson crossed the Broad
River. A. L. S. 4 pp.
[1880 [Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C.] Manuscript maps
Aug. 28] showing routes leading to King’s Moun-
6DD14 tain battle ground. A. D. 1 p.
1880 Hardin, A[braham]. Whittaker’s Station, York
Aug. 29 County, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
7DD140 King’s Mountain 184 feet high from base ;
Colonel Williams buried on John Mint’s
plantation, near Broad River; location of
Red Chimneys; union of forces on Cow-
pens River. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Chambers, Mary Avery. Morganton [N. C.] Letter
Aug. 30 to Lyman C. Draper. Answers inquiry
4DD17 respecting location of her father’s home;
narrow escape of her grandfather from
Indians in that region ; urgent re¬
quest that Draper attend the King’s Moun¬
tain Centennial ; postscript states that
Capt. Archibald Lytle and Captain Hemp¬
hill died in 1820; also that Joe McDowell
of Pleasant Garden was the hero of King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
Aug. 30 for Mrs. Eliza W. Warfield. Col. Joseph
6DD104-105 Winston; where born, where and to what
extent was he wounded; participation of
son in War of 1812; personal history; his
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command at King’s Mountain. A. Df. S.
1 p.
Hampton, Jonathan. Green Hill, Rutherford County,
N. C. Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. Lo¬
cation of Twitty’s Ford ; residence of
William Green; Colonels John and Pat¬
rick Moore, and - Long mentioned ;
Col. Andrew Hampton’s participation in
battle at King’s Mountain; information
concerning relationship of the McDowells.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Lash, W. A. Walnut Cove, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Information concerning Col.
Joseph Winston; born June 17, 1746;
died Apr. 10, 1815. A. L. S. 1 p. En¬
dorsed: the obituary notice says April
21st and this is corroborated by the manu¬
script diary of Col. John Martin, of Surry ;
who says in it — “Col. Joseph Winston died
April 21, 1815.” Hon. W. P. Bynum’s let¬
ter, Nov. 15, 1880. This also describes his
burial place. [L. C. D.]
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Attack of Tories and killing of
Burke at Col. [William] Graham’s resi¬
dence; Colonel Logan cited for Ferguson’s
route to King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cleveland, B. F. Wartrace, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Advises him of death of Jerem¬
iah Cleveland and of R. M. Cleveland,
writer’s father. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
for William B. McCall. Requests informa¬
tion on McDowell family; location of Little
Mountain; identities of Col. David Vance,
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David Gillespie, and Arthur McFall. Auto,
draft. 2 pp.
McDowell, [Miss] N. M. Rutherfordton, [N. C.]
Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. Writer a
granddaughter of Col. Joseph McDowell of
Pleasant Garden who commanded a regi¬
ment at King’s Mountain; latter’s mother
carried ammunition to soldiers on the field ;
chinaware used by Ferguson in possession
of family; J. A. Forney referred to for in¬
formation concerning Gilbert Town; blood
stain on floor of house where Major Dunlap
was killed; reference to Andrew Long for
story of Cane Creek battle. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Allis, W. H. [Plum Tree, N. C.] Letter to [J. A.
McDonald, Postmaster at Spruce Pine, N.
C.] in answer to inquiries made in behalf
of [Lyman C. Draper]. Location of Can¬
trell Mill place on Big Doe River; soldiers
camped here and had horses shod by
Miller; location of Cathey’s Mill at mouth
of Grassy Creek. A. L. S. 2 pp. En¬
dorsed: from Cathoo’s Mill at Mouth of
Grassy Creek to Gillespie’s Gap, 5 miles;
from Gillespie’s Gap to Turkey Cove 4
miles — the route travelled by Tennessee
and Virginia troops. J. A. McDonald.
Lenoir County (N.C.) Topic. Account of Elias Powell,
who died in 1832 ; obtained Ferguson’s sil¬
ver whistle at battle of King’s Mountain.
Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
Warfield, [Mrs.] Eliza W. Tusculum, Greene County,
Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. In¬
formation concerning writer’s paternal
grandfather, Nathaniel Williams; engaged
in battle of King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
1 p.
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[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
questionnaire for [Abraham Hardin].
Location of Denard’s Ford; Hambright’s
wound; who succeeded him; Captain Wil-
fong; route of troops to King’s Mountain;
return route; Ferguson’s mistress; his
death Auto, draft. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
for William B. McCall. Requests informa¬
tion about Bright’s Spring. Auto, draft.
1 p.
Sevier, W. R. Jonesboro, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Dr. James H.
Vance does not think his great-grand¬
father, Col. Charles Robertson, was at
King’s Mountain; William Robertson, son
of Col. Charles Robertson, bore Capt. Rob¬
ert Sevier from field; Gap Creek empties
into Watauga, and would be natural route
for march. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper], Writer’s uncle, Col.
Benjamin Roebuck, had two sons; his sis¬
ter, writer’s mother, born in 1766 and died
in 1852. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Warfield, [Mrs.] Eliza W. Tusculum, Greene County,
Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. An¬
swer to questionnaire relating to Maj. Jos¬
eph Winston ; born in Louisa County, Va. ;
wounded while fighting Indians; two sons
who participated in War of 1812; his chil¬
dren ; personal appearance ; died in his six¬
ty-ninth year. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Long, A. B. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Battle at Cane Creek took
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place near Cowan’s Ford; Whigs retreat¬
ed ; Col. Joseph McDowell’s men engaged in
fight ; Ferguson’s troops defeated at King’s
Mountain ; writer’s father resided near
Cane Creek during the Revolution. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
McDowell, H. H. Versailles, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Depositions of Mrs. Jane Pyatt,
Christopher Pearson, Catharine Murphy,
and Jane Connelly cited, to show that Capt.
Joseph McDowell’s widow was Margaret
O’Neal; Colonel Cilley’s statement setting
forth that Gen. Joseph McDowell was the
youngest son of Capt. Joseph McDowell
and Margaret O’Neal; reference to John
McDowell, Richmond, Ky. and Joseph Mc¬
Dowell of Cincinnati, 0., sons of Joseph
McDowell who commanded at King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Command of
Lincoln County troops at King’s Moun¬
tain; Col. William Graham born, 1742;
died, 1835. A. L. S. 1 p.
Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Description of top of
Yellow Mountain; location of Bright’s
Spring, Avery’s summer house, Grassy
Creek, and Quaker Meadows; R. B. Vance
killed in duel with S. P. Carson; origin of
settlement of Morganton ; description of
Cane Creek affair; probable routes taken
by mountain men; British charge sounded
by Ferguson with shrill whistle ; Alexander
Irwin, Major Hiland, Bob. Branks, the
Alexanders, Kinkeads, Penlands, Duck¬
worths, Powells, Swinks, Blacklucks and
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Hodges mentioned as active in persecution
of Tories; upper Catawba Valley settled
mainly by Scotch Irish. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Answer to additional
inquiries about route of King’s Mountain
men ; location of Crab Orchard, Roaring
Creek, Avery’s summer house, Yellow
Mountain, Grassy Creek, Pleasant Garden,
Quaker Meadows, McKinney’s Gap, North
Fork, Morganton, Cathey’s Mill, and Gil¬
lespie’s Gap; description of Avery’s place;
information given by [William B.] McCall
questioned ; genealogical data concerning
McDowells. A. L. S. 4 pp.
[Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C.] Manu¬
script map showing route taken by front¬
iersmen on way to King’s Mountain. A.
D. 1 p.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to [Ly¬
man C.] Draper. Return route of the Whigs
from King’s Mountain; court martial held
at Biggerstaff’s old field, and nine Tories
hanged; skeleton of one Mills recently
found; Col. William Graham’s regiment
formed of Lincoln troops; Col. Frederick
Hambright placed in command during
Graham’s absence; Draper’s note correct¬
ing writer’s statement ; burial place of Col.
[James] Williams; biography of writer’s
grandfather. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, [Dr.] T. B. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C.] Draper. Writer’s grandfather,
William Twitty, born in South Carolina,
1761, and died in 1816; his services against
Tories; detailed by General Butler to cap-
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ture stores at Grandby; saved from Tory
bullet by his sister, Susan ; sharpshooter in
battle of King’s Mountain ; names of Whigs
from Rutherford County who fought there,
and their activities ; marriage of Charlotte
Twitty to a Calhoun of Kentucky; Major
Dunlap wounded at Cane Creek, and later
killed at Gilbert Town; incidents relative
to capture of Ferguson’s breakfast; fiddle
in possession of David Miller’s grandson;
hanging of Tories at Red Chimneys and es¬
cape of Green; location of Denard’s Ford.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Wells, A. N. Garibaldi P. 0., Gaston County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to in¬
quiry about Col. Joseph Dickson; family
moved to Tennessee in 1807 ; genealogy of
family; reference to Charles M. Dickson
and C. L. Hunter. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Crawford, G. W. Sugar Hill, McDowell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper Capt. Thomas
Hemphill died at age of 86 ; Capt. Thomas
Lytle’s son, age 85 years, at the old Ed¬
mondson place ; old Cathey Mill of pre-Rev-
olutionary days, about half mile above Tur¬
key Creek; Captains Hemphill and Lytle
were active in scouting service; location of
Bright’s Trace, Yellow Mountain, Avery’s
Place, Grassy Creek, Gillespie’s Gap, and
Turkey Cove, all on route taken to King’s
Mountain; Joe McDowell of Pleasant Gar¬
den commanded at King’s Mountain battle.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
[Hardin, Abraham.] Whittaker’s Station, York
County, S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Manner in which Col. Frederick Ham-
bright was wounded; continued to com-
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mand; Colonel Graham’s rank superior to
Hambright’s ; return route of the Whigs ;
nine Tories hanged at Red Chimneys ; loca¬
tion of spot where Ferguson was killed ; his
immediate death A. L. 3 pp.
1880 Allis, W. H. Plum Tree, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Sept. 9 Draper. Answer to inquiry concerning
4DD40 route taken by King’s Mountain men ; Can¬
trell’s Mill eighteen miles from Elizabeth-
ton; location of Bright’s Spring, Roaring
and Grassy creeks. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to Lyman
Sept. 9 C. Draper. Col. Patrick Moore, grand-
4DD64 father of Gov. John Moore of Gaffney City,
S. C. ; a Royalist family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Hon. J.
Sept. 9 A. Bentley. Relates to quest for pension
3DD302-303 statement of wives of William and Alex¬
ander Gilbreath of Wilkes County, N. C.;
Lewis Powell, John Duckworth, and other
King’s Mountain pensioners mentioned.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
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battle at King’s Mountain ; Little Mountain
the same as King’s Mountain ; references
for information concerning Col. David
Vance; death of Arthur McFall, 1835 or
1836 ; instance of Colonel Ferguson’s bru¬
tality. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Hardin, Abraham. Whittaker’s Station, York County,
N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Arrest
of spy from Ferguson’s troops ; description
of Ferguson’s uniform; his death. A. L.
S. 3 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. In reply to questionnaire ;
both Colonels Joseph McDowell were in
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Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter to
9 Lyman C. Draper. Probable route taken
by Col. [John] Sevier; topography of ter¬
ritory between Quaker Meadows and Gil¬
bert Town; incident of capture and hang¬
ing of Tory, Paddy McFalls ; British route ;
information concerning John Carson; gen¬
ealogy of McDowell family; death of Fer¬
guson as described by James Kinkead and
John Duckworth; Governor Swain respon¬
sible for Wheeler’s errors on historical
facts. A. L. S. 7 pp.
[Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C.] Manu-
9 script map showing position of troops at
King’s Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
Winston, J. H. Hampton, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
9 Draper. Information concerning Maj.
Joseph Winston; date of birth and death;
commanded Colonel Williams’ regiment in
battle at King’s Mountain ; biographical
sketches of his four captains — Salathiel
Martin, Jack Martin, Samuel Blackburn,
and Captain Evans; Tory, Israel Coe, al¬
most hanged by Cleveland’s men ; order of
command at King’s Mountain battle. A.
L. S. 6 pp.
Green, W. W. Shelby, Cleveland County, N. C. Let-
11 ter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
Writer a grandson of Maj. William Green;
latter born Buffalo Creek, N.C., May 16,
1753; his services in the legislature. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Hackett, William T. Clarksville, Ga. Letter to Ly-
12 man C. Draper. Rev. John Davis of Hab¬
ersham, Ga. and Joseph Jackson of La-
vonia, Ga. referred to for facts concerning
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Rev. John Cleveland; biographical sketch
of “Devil” John Cleveland; killed in fight
with one Bond ; eccentricities of Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland’s son Absalom; children
and property. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880 Boyce, James P. Newberry, S. C. Letter to Lyman
Sept. 13 C. Draper. Information about writer’s
13DD1 grandfather, John Boyce; participated in
siege of Savannah, where his brother was
killed; resided in Newberry District; ref¬
erence to O’Neall’s Annals of Newberry.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Boyce, James P. Newberry, S. C. Letter to Lyman
Sept. 13 C. Draper. Information about writer’s
13DD1 grandfather, John Boyce; participated in
siege of Savannah where his brother was
killed; resided in Newberry District; ref¬
erence to O’Neall’s Annals of Newberry.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
Sept. 13 questionnaire for [Abraham Hardin].
7DD142a Name of Ferguson’s captured express ;
burial place of Colonel Williams; where
Whigs united; Ferguson’s mistress. Auto,
draft. 1 p.
1880 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
Sept. 13 for Col. [J. R.] Logan. Location of Bigger-
6DD16-17 staff’s, at the Red Chimneys; probable re¬
turn route of King’s Mountain troops ;
camp of South Carolinian and Lincoln
troops; Col. [James] Williams’ grave; to¬
pography of region between Island Ford
and Green River. Auto, draft. 2 pp.
1880 Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to [Ly-
Sept. 13 man C.] Draper. Age and residence of
6DD18 Maj. [William] Green; post office address
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of Gov. John Moore ; Col. James Williams’
grave; Ferguson’s route to King’s Moun¬
tain ; sends diagram. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Manuscript
13] map showing Ferguson’s route to King’s
Mountain and region surrounding it. A.
D. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly-
13 man C. Draper. Statement of Colonel
Miller regarding Ferguson’s route via Mc¬
Clure’s or Twitty’s Ford to Broad River
and Cane Creek, and thence to Gilbert
Town; testimony of Andrew Long and
James Andrews; heroism of Mrs. Susan
[Twitty] Miller at Colonel Graham’s
house ; incident of writer’s grandfather
killing a Tory neighbor in battle at King’s
Mountain; also volunteered to burn Corn¬
wallis’ provisions; Major Dunlap’s grave;
Jonathan Hampton the former owner of
Gilbert Town. A. L. S. 4 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
14 questionnaire for William B. McCall, re¬
questing information concerning location
of Quaker Meadows and details of Henry
Gillespie. Auto, draft. 1 p.
Twitty, W. J. Brittain, Rutherford County, N. C.
14 Postal card to [Lyman C. Draper], Widow
of William Twitty Sr. married Colonel
Graham; Cornwallis’ provisions burned on
Santee River; six Tories hanged at Red
Chimneys, two of whom were Colonel Mills
and - Lafferty. Copy. 1 p.
Butt, J. A. Washington, D. C. Letter to Lyman C.
15 Draper. Encloses statements of Revolu¬
tionary soldiers. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Butt, J. A. Washington, D. C. Letter to Lyman C.
15 Draper. Encloses information asked for.
A. L. S. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C.] Summary of questionnaire sent
15 to W. W. Green, to Maj. William Green’s
son and daughter, and to the postmaster at
Oak Spring, N. C. Auto, draft. 1 p.
Tate, Samuel McDowell. Morganton, N. C. Letter
15 to [Lyman C. Draper] . Contains addition¬
al information regarding King’s Moun¬
tain men ; commends his description of
Cane Creek battle ground ; Ferguson’s
whistle obtained by Powell ; location of
Wofford’s Fort; genealogical data concern¬
ing Carson family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hamton, Jonathan. Green Hill, Rutherford County,
16 N. C. Letter to [Lyman] C. Draper.
Seven Tories hanged at Red Chimneys,
among whom was - Mills; William
Green escaped; Colonels Campbell, Cleve¬
land, Shelby, and Sevier encamped at Gil¬
bert Town; Col. [Richard] Singleton men¬
tioned. A. L. S. 4 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to
16 Lyman C. Draper. Answers questionnaire;
location of Bright’s Spring ; its importance
in Revolutionary history. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
17 Letter to [Lyman C. Draper] . Inscription
on tombstone of Charles McDowell ; refer¬
ence to Elijah Isaacs, McBride’s Mills, N.
C. for information; Mary and Ann Mc¬
Dowell’s statement that Joseph McDowell
of Quaker Meadows commanded at King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1880 Nelson, Anson. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
Sept. 17 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Encloses account
14DD42 of Maj. Joel Lewis written by one of his
descendants, Thomas Claiborne, for his
brother, Henry L. Claiborne. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Postal card to
17 Lyman C. Draper. Incident of a Whig be¬
ing wounded at King’s Mountain and giv¬
ing his gun to a John Robertson ; old fords
of Broad River. Copy. 1 p.
1880 Carter, W. B. Elizabethton, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
Sept. 18 C. Draper. Route of King’s Mountain men ;
4DD41 camping place known as Shelving Rock one
mile from Crab Orchard ; location of
Avery’s place, Bright’s Trace and Spring;
Col. John Carter’s residence near Eliza¬
bethton ; writer’s grandfather, Gen. Lan-
don Carter, a lieutenant in Capt. [Robert]
Sevier’s company in battle of King’s Moun¬
tain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Warfield, [Mrs.] Eliza W. Tusculum, Greene County,
Sept. 20 Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. In-
6DD103 forms him that a likeness of Gen. Joseph
Winston has been forwarded. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Reinhardt, W. M. Lincolnton, N. C. Postal card to
Sept. 21 Lyman C. Draper. Refers to Col. Locke
15DD119 McCorkle, who married daughter of John
Wilfong, for information regarding his
father and Colonel Locke. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Twitty, W. J. Brittain, Rutherford County, N. C.
Sept. 21 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Incident of
7DD90 William Robertson securing ammunition
of dying comrade at King’s Mountain; five
Goforth brothers participated in battle ;
death of John Smart; location of Denard’s
and Twitty’s fords. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Robinson, William B. Fayetteville, Tenn. Letter to
23 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer’s
wife’s grandfather, Andrew Caruthers, an
Irish emigrant to North Carolina, fought
at King’s Mountain, and adhered to Sevier
in the State of Franklin difficulties; writ¬
er’s grandfather Robinson was one of the
regulators at Alabama, then moved to Wa¬
tauga. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] List of seven
24 documents returned to Gen. John S. Pres¬
ton. A. D. 2 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to L [y-
24 man] C. Draper. Route taken by Whigs on
return from King’s Mountain; hanging of
Tories at Biggerstaff ’s old field ; the gal¬
lows oak ; location of Camp McFadden ;
Col. [James] Williams’ grave; land be¬
tween Island Ford and Green River under
cultivation. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Manuscript
24] map showing possible routes taken by
King’s Mountain men on their return. A.
D. 1 p.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
25 Draper. Information about writer’s grand¬
father, William Twitty; born in Virginia;
did not serve in Revolution. A. L. S. 1 p.
Moore, Hugh. Gaffney City, S. C. Letter to Lyman
27 C. Draper. Relates to Colonels John and
Patrick Moore; the latter killed in battle at
Ninety-Six A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. J. Brittain, Rutherford County, N. C.
28 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Direction of
Ferguson’s hill from Rutherfordton ; lo-
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cation of Gilbert house and Major Dunlap’s
grave; Jonathan Hampton buried on top
of Ferguson’s hill; stain on floor where
Dunlap was killed. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Twitty, W. J.] Green’s Grove P. 0., Rutherford
28 County, N. C. Postal card to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Reference to grandson of Loy¬
alist, William Green, for additional in¬
formation. Copy. 1 p.
Lash, W. A. Walnut Cove, N. C. Letter to Lyman
29 C. Draper. Gives descendants and refer¬
ences regarding Capt. Salathiel Martin,
Samuel Blackburn, Captain Evans, Maj.
Micajah Lewis. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to
30 Lyman C. Draper. Replies to questionnaire:
Colonel Ferguson’s attack on woman who
refused to give him a sack of corn ;
Henry Gillespie kept in American camp
that he might impart information on Col¬
onel Ferguson’s movements; Colonel Wof¬
ford, a wealthy landowner near Turkey
Cove; built fort as protection against In¬
dians; writer’s farm formerly owned by
John Montgomery and Thomas Young;
fort on Yadkin River commanded by Col¬
onel Lenoir. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Woodfin, Anna M. Asheville, N. C. Letter to L[y-
30 man] C. Draper. Lineage traced to Maj.
Joseph McDowell of Pleasant Garden, hero
at battle of King’s Mountain; disposition
of General Ferguson’s china set, appro¬
priated by Joseph McDowell after the bat¬
tle; Ethan A. McDowell mentioned. A. L.
S. 4 pp.
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Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to secre¬
tary, King’s Mountain Centennial Commit¬
tee. Writer has known children of Camp¬
bell, Shelby, and Sevier; has many manu¬
scripts regarding King’s Mountain ; re¬
grets that he cannot attend centennial cele¬
bration and that King’s Mountain will not
appear for the event ; this work approved by
King’s Mountain state commissioners and
historical societies of North and South Car¬
olina, Georgia, and Tennessee ; published by
Peter G. Thomson, Cincinnati; will con¬
tain steel engravings of Shelby, Sevier, Mc¬
Dowell, Winston, and Hammond, and dia¬
gram of battlefield drawn up by Col. J. R.
Logan, and J. R. Stuart. A. Df. S. 2 pp.
1880 [“G. M. Y” Hickory, N. C. ] Article entitled “The
OCT. 1 Battle of King’s Mountain.” Information
6DD157-158 obtained by A. H. Shuford from John Wil-
fong, soldier in battle; composition and
commanders of American army; forces
united at Morganton; joined by Col. [Ben¬
jamin] Cleveland; Campbell chosen com¬
mander-in-chief ; pursuit of Ferguson ;
officers’ council ; hardships of march to
overtake British forces ; army divided ;
Col. [Joseph] Winston on right, Colonel
Cleveland on left, Colonels Shelby and Sev¬
ier in the middle; Ferguson engaged in
hanging rebels; killed soon after battle
commenced; enemy loss 1,105; Colonels
Chronicle and Williams killed; court mar¬
tial and hanging of prisoners ; retreat, with
Col. [Banastre] Tarleton in pursuit. News¬
paper clipping from The Carolinian. 2 pp.
1880 McDowell, H. H. Versailles, Ky. Letter to Lyman
Oct. 2 C. Draper. Directions concerning the
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Woodfin and Cilley papers; Col. Joseph
McDowell’s death in 1801, at age of forty-
four; Col. N. W. Woodfin’s death. A. L. S.
1 p.
Prior, Isaac N. Washington, D. C. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Writer has made some
attempt to work up Revolutionary and In¬
dian war history from pension records;
John Whelchel (or Whitsall), of Union
District, S. C., wounded at King’s Moun¬
tain, saw Ferguson fall ; article from
Abingdon literary club, part of which was
headed “British Account of Colo. Ferguson
and the Consequences of the Battle of
King’s Mountain,” appearing in Richmond
Enquirer, 1851, and copied by [N. C.]
Standard June 11, 1851, gives letter of Fer¬
guson to his brother Adam Ferguson and
refers to his new breech-loading rifle; art¬
icle by Tannehill, “Early Times in Tenn¬
essee,” based on Shelby’s account; describ¬
es war stirred up by Dragging Canoe. A.
L. S. 4 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Ruse whereby Col.
[Charles] McDowell was relieved of com¬
mand, by being dispatched to Gates’ head¬
quarters; Gen. Felix Walker of Ruther¬
ford County mentioned; John Ponder,
bearer of despatches from Ferguson to
Cornwallis, arrested by Col. [Frederick]
Hambright; death of Col. [James] Wil¬
liams in Randall house; correction of route
taken by Ferguson; Biggerstaff’s old field
the scene of Tory hangings. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Questionnaire for
Hugh Moore. Asks for details attending
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4DD58-59 death of Col. Patrick Moore; Col. John
Moore and Major Butler mentioned. Auto
draft. 2 pp.
1880 Memphis Appeal. Article entitled “King’s Moun-
Oct. 5 tain”. Written Oct. 4, 1880, from King’s
17DD26 (72-74) Mountain, describes plans for centennial
celebration; gives history of battle fought
chiefly by men under Isaac Shelby, John
Sevier, and Col. William Campbell; death
of Col. Patrick Ferguson ; surrender of
Capt. Abraham De Peyster; stresses im¬
portance of King’s Mountain in defeating
Cornwallis’ plans. Newspaper clipping.
3 pp.
1880 Thornhill, Mary G. “The Oaks.” Letter to Lyman
Oct. 5 C. Draper. Mentions picture of writer’s
15DD79 grandfather obtained by Draper; promises
information from letters at Natchez. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
1880
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D[raper, Lyman] C. [Madison, Wis.] Summary of
questionnaire for [Anna Woodfin] . Ident¬
ity of two Joseph McDowells; Col. N. W.
Woodfin’s statement that McDowell of
Quaker Meadows commanded at King’s
Mountain ; testimony of Colonel Dickson
and J. C. Harper. A. Df. S. 1 p.
Capps, W. R. Charlotte, N. C. A Condensed His¬
tory of the Battle of King’s Mountain. In¬
cludes sketches of Colonels William Camp¬
bell, Isaac Shelby, John Sevier, James D.
Williams, Charles and Joseph McDowell,
Patrick Ferguson, Lieut. -Col. [Frederick]
Hambright, Maj. William Chronicle. 32 pp.
1880 Cilley, C. A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C. Letter
Oct. 7 to [Lyman C. Draper]. Death of Capt.
7DD31 Joseph McDowell, father of Charles and
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Joseph, Feb. 27, 1775; facts concerning his
marriage to Margaret O’Neal, as set forth
by various affidavits; writer’s relationship
to Gen. Joseph Cilley who participated in
battle of Saratoga. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Daniel, Hon. John W. King’s Mountain. Address
Oct. 7 at the Celebration of the Centennial An-
17DD27 niversary of the battle of King’s Mountain.
Reviews gloomy situation of American
cause in 1780 and the decisive effect of bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain in breaking power
of British in America; full description of
action. Excerpt from Charlotte Observer,
Oct. 12, 1880. 2 pp.
King’s Mountain Centennial Association. Proposed
Centennial Celebration October 7, 1880.
Includes organization of the King’s Moun¬
tain centennial association ; correspondence
between the governors of Tennessee, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia;
act of the general assembly of South Caro¬
lina, making appropriation to aid in the
celebration ; concurrent resolution of same,
invoking the aid of Congress ; resolution of
the general assembly of North Carolina,
making appropriation to aid in the celebra¬
tion; joint resolution by the Virginia legis¬
lature; historical sketch of the battle pre¬
pared by Rev. Robert Lathan; celebration
of Washington’s birthday by the associa¬
tion ; oration of Col. Thomas Hardeman, of
Georgia; presentation of the United States
flag by the Charlotte and Atlanta Railway
Company. Pamphlet. 48 pp.
1880 Moser, James H. Sketches of the centennial celebra-
Oct. 7 tion of the battle of King’s Mountain. John
17DD26(130) W. Daniel delivered the historical oration;
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military review by Gov. T. B. Jeter; Fer¬
guson’s sword and sash and shoe of his
horse; De Peyster’s sword; North Caro¬
lina shinplaster of 1780 for $500. News¬
paper clipping. 2 pp.
1880 Reinhardt, Wallace Moore. [Lincolnton, N. C.]
Oct. 7 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Maj. John
4DD98 Wilfong a descendant of Colonel Locke,
who commanded at battle of Ramsour’s
Mills; Wilfong’s bravery in administering
to wounded comrades ; letter written on
date of centennial celebration of King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880
Oct. 8
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Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Refers to Mrs. Seaton’s ac¬
count of Maj. Joseph Winston’s place; also
to Dr. C. L. Hunter’s works; information
regarding writer’s grandfather, Col. John
Martin. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Charlotte [N. C.] Observer. Article entitled “Cen-
Oct. 8 tennial Day.” Describes celebration at
17DD26 (76-78) King’s Mountain; ode written by Mrs.
Clara Dargan McLean, sung to music com¬
posed by Rev. E. W. Limeback ; poem by
Paul H. Hayne read by Charles C. Jones;
oration by John W. Daniel; unveiling of
monument. Newspaper clipping. 3 pp.
1880 The Southern Home. Charlotte, N. C. Article en-
Oct. 8 titled “Centennial Jottings.” Gives pro-
17DD26(74) gram of celebration of King’s Mountain
anniversary; reunion of states, battle day,
centennial day including singing of lyric
written by Mrs. Clara Dargan McLean, ode
by Paul H. Hayne, oration by John W. Dan¬
iel, unveiling of monument; military day;
cost of monument; daughter of Gen. Fred-
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erick Hambright at celebration,
per clipping. 1 p.
Newspa-
1880 Henderson, [Miss] A. E. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter
Oct. 9 to Lyman C. Draper. The Loyalists, Col-
4DD66 onels John and Patrick Moore; Dr. G. W.
Michal promised to conduct investigation;
referred to B. F. Wells for information
concerning William L. McKee. A. L. S.
4 pp.
1880 Twitty, W. L. Brittain [Rutherford County], N. C.
Oct. 9 Postal card to [Lyman C. Draper]. Prom-
7DD92 ises to forward information concerning
BiggerstafFs old field, route of troops and
inscription from Major Green’s grave¬
stone; reference to E. H. Harding for in¬
formation about Colonel Walker. Copy.
1 p.
1880 Hunter,
Oct. 11
6DD153
C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Configuration
of King’s Mountain battle ground; Maj.
[Joseph] Dickson given command of Col.
[William] Graham’s troops; Ferguson’s
mistress released by Col. [William] Camp¬
bell ; burial place of Col. [James] Williams.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Darby, John F.
Oct. 12
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St. Louis, Mo.
Letter to editor of
St. Louis Republican. Commends account
of King’s Mountain published previous
week ; gives incidents of battle told by
writer’s father who served under Col. Wil¬
liam Campbell ; many soldiers of battle
moved to Missouri, among them David Mu-
sick, Thomas Fitzwater, Thomas Fitzger¬
ald, and father of David Barton ; mentions
Lord Rawdon’s account of battle. News-
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paper clipping from St. Louis Republican,
Oct. 13, 1880. 2 pp.
1880 Roberts, J[ohn] H. Cherry ville, N. C. Letter to [Ly-
Oct.12 man C.] Draper. Promises to send him in-
4DD67 formation concerning battle of King’s
Mountain A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Michal, Dr. G. W. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to Ly-
Oct. 13 man C. Draper, his visit to Mrs. Roberts
4DD68 in quest of information concerning her an¬
cestor Col. John Moore; she contradicts
statement that he was hanged ; escaped
to England; was son of Moses Moore of
Carlisle, England, who married Miss Wins¬
ton and settled in Virginia; joined British
army; attacked by [Col. William] Locke at
Ramsour’s Mills; brother, Hugh, was cap¬
tain in battle; incident of British Major
Dunlap’s murder by Mrs. Gilbert after bat¬
tle of Cane Creek. A. L. S. 4 pp.
[1880] Hatch, Julia M. Kirksville [Mo.] Letter to St.
Oct. 14 Louis Republican. Refers to article on
14DD115 King’s Mountain by John F. Darby; quotes
from Collins’ History of Kentucky account
of pai't played by Col. William Russell in
Revolution, War of 1812, and in Kentucky
legislature ; names some of his descendants.
Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
1880 Yorkville [S. C.] Enquirer. Article entitled “Cele-
Oct. 14 bration of the Centennial Anniversary of
17DD26 (79-127) the Battle of King’s Mountain, October 5,
6, 7, 1880.” Reunion day: prayer by Rev.
Ellison Capers ; address of welcome by
Gov. Thomas B. Jeter of South Carolina;
letter from Gen. John S. Preston ; address
by Judge Daniel G. Fowle of North Caro¬
lina; Judge Van Dyke as representative of
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Tennessee; Rev. D. E. Butler of Georgia;
letter from Gov. W. R. Miller of Arkansas
read by Gen. S. W. Williams ; R. S. McNeel
of Mississippi ; letter from Gov. 0. M. Rob¬
erts of Texas; letter from Senator Wade
Hampton of South Carolina; military day;
centennial day: ode by Mrs. Clara Dargan
McLean sung to music by Prof. E. W.
Limeback; poem by Paul H. Hayne read
by Charles C. Jones; oration by John W.
Daniel giving prospects of the Revolution¬
ary cause in North and South, the effect of
battle of Camden, turn of the tide against
British at King’s Mountain; unveiling of
monument; its inscription quoted; list of
relics of King’s Mountain; Mrs. Susannah
Dixon, daughter of Col. Frederick Ham-
bright, present; list of military organiza¬
tions present; personal items. Newspaper
clipping. 49 pp.
Banner, John. Mt. Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Gives account of writer’s moth¬
er’s brothers Daniel and Philip Evans, who
fought at Guilford Court House and King’s
Mountain; Philip Evans was perhaps cap¬
tain ; removed from Surry County, N. C. to
Greenville, S. C., where his descendants
live; Daniel Evans migrated West; sug¬
gests possible identity of Samuel Black and
William Blackburn in Revolution; men¬
tions Andrew Kincannon. A. L. S. 2 pp.
“Granger.” Saline County, Mo. Letter to editor of
St. Louis Republican. Refers to article on
Heroes of King’s Mountain, from which
the name of Col. Joe Williams was omitted ;
descendants of Williams and Shelby.
Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
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Harper, J. C. Patterson, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information concerning Maj.
Joseph Dickson ; born in America ; married
Margaret McEwen; settled in North Caro¬
lina and built first brick house of that sec¬
tion, near site of Ramsour’s Mills; geneal¬
ogy of family; entire family removed to
Tennessee ; data pertaining to Gen. Charles
McDowell; location of Quaker Meadows;
Colonel Davenport’s statement of Tory
who was hanged for abusing family of
Martin Davenport. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Roberts, J[ohn] H. Cherry ville, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Ferguson’s advance
by way of Catawba and Broad rivers ;
Joshua Roberts dispatched to West for aid ;
Campbell and Sevier join Maj. [William]
Chronicle and Capt. [John] Mattocks;
Hugh McFall brings word of Ferguson’s
encampment, and his assurance of safety;
deaths of Chronicle and Mattocks; Col.
[Frederick] Hambright in charge of pris¬
oners ; wounded attended by Doctors
William McCann and Johan Lockwood. A.
L. S. 6 pp.
Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Mrs. Seaton’s account of Wins¬
ton family; memoir of Felix Walker of
Gilbert Town ; denies statement that it
was Scotch-Irish Presbyterians who won
battle of King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Clarke, 0. P. G. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Reply to request for ac¬
count of services of John Dysart and Lewis
Powell. A. L. S. 1 p.
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McClung, Hu L. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Failed to obtain information
from Hon. N. G. Taylor regarding march
of Tennessee soldiers from Sycamore
Shoals on Watauga to King’s Mountain;
other references given. A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, Rutherford County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Traditions of
William Robertson and John Smart, latter
killed by Loyalists ; roads and fords used on
route; capture of Robert Campbell, David
Miller, James Guffy, and a woman by Fer¬
guson; William Watson describes battle of
Cane Creek ; council of war by Whig offic¬
ers; Maj. [William] Green joins Ferguson;
capture of Ferguson’s breakfast by David
Dickey ; Rutherford men in the battle ; Loy¬
alist prisoners hanged ; death of Capt.
James Chitwood; Biggerstaff family; es¬
cape of Green and Lankford; anecdote of
former and of Captain Withrow; four Go¬
forth’s killed; Jonathan Hampton’s serv¬
ices; graves of William and Patrick Wat¬
son; Colonel Walker mentioned. A. L. S.
22 pp.
[Twitty, W. L. Brittain, Rutherford County, N. C.]
Manuscript map, showing old roads, loca¬
tion of battle fields, camping grounds, and
routes of various troops. A. D. 1 p.
Harrill, J. B. Oak Spring, Rutherford County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. Failed to
find information concerning Maj. William
Green; reference to J. W. Green, a
grandson. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Clarke, O. P. G. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Encloses pension state-
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ment made by Philip Evans. A. L. S.
1 p.
Mills, W. Ambrose. Mills Springs, Polk County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Maj. William
Mills and his father, Col. Ambrose Mills,
both with royal commissions, were sen¬
tenced to death by the Whigs ; the former
was released and lived on Clear Creek, Bun¬
combe County, N. C. ; their descendants in
Kentucky and North Carolina. A. L. S.
4 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Replies to question¬
naire; Col. [William] Wofford, Henry
Gillespie, and Col. John Carson did not
take sides with either Whigs or British;
distance from writer’s farm to Quaker
Meadows. A. L. S. 1 p.
Reinhardt, Wallace Moore. Lincolnton, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Statement of
Col. John Moore’s life compiled by Doctor
Michael and Rev. Mr. Johnson ; Patrick
Moore, Loyalist, a Baptist preacher; both
Moores went back to England with Corn¬
wallis; Maj. Joseph McDowell unsuc¬
cessful in enticing Col. John Moore to
battle. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
postal card notation from Col. H. H. Mc¬
Dowell, naming the Rev. S. F. Thompson
of Nicholasville, N. C., as grandson of
Colonel Cleveland. A. D. S. 1 p.
Cleveland, W. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Mad¬
ison, Wis. Writer knows nothing of family
traditions; gives addresses of brothers in
Alabama. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1880 Draper, Lyman C. Questionnaire for John P. and
Oct. 25 LaFayette Eaves, Rutherfordton, N. C. For
14DD51
use of their grandmother, Mrs. Mooney,
daughter of Maj. William Green, Loyalist,
in answering inquiries regarding her fam¬
ily and the Loyalists at King’s Mountain.
Auto, draft. 2 pp.
1880 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
Oct. 25 for W. L. Twitty. Requests additional in-
7DD96-97
formation concerning David Dickey, names
of Tories hanged at Red Chimneys, spelling
of Biggerstaff and Pore’s Ford, and local¬
ity of Cane Creek fight; information con¬
cerning authorities quoted in former letter ;
details about John Smart Jr., Capt. Aaron
Biggerstaff, Maj. Patrick Watson, and
Colonel Walker. Auto, draft. 2 pp.
1880 Michal, G. W. Newton, Catawaba County, N. C.
OCT. 26 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer’s con-
7DD42
nection with McDowell family; cites state¬
ment of Maj. Ben Burgin with regard to
Quaker Meadows Joseph McDowell; Gen.
John Gray Bynum gave erroneous inform¬
ation concerning the McDowell family to-
Wheeler ; reference to Mrs. Samuel P. Car-
son, Dr. John H. Gilkey, Mrs. D. Robert
Thurston, J. C. Whitson, and Mrs. Alaney
Burgin. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1880 Bobo, Simpson. Spartanburg [S. C.] Letter to
Oct. 28 [Lyman C. Draper]. Col. Benjamin Roe-
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ports. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1880 Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Neivspaper. New York.
Oct. 30 Article entitled “The King’s Mountain Cen-
17DD26(129) tennial.” Gives brief account of celebra-
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tion held at unveiling of monument on
King’s Mountain Oct. 5-7, 1880; organiza¬
tion of King’s Mountain Centennial Asso¬
ciation, with Col. Asbury Coward as presi¬
dent; description of monument. News¬
paper clipping. 1 p.
1880 Harper’s Weekly. New York. Article entitled
OCT. 30 “Battle of King’s Mountain.” Gives brief
17DD26( 127-128) resume of three-day centennial celebration
held on battle ground, Oct. 5-7, 1880;
description of monument ; facsimile of
North Carolina shinplaster of 1780 for
$500. Newspaper clipping. 2 pp.
[1880 [Draper, Lyman C.] Note on career of Maj. Joseph
OCT.] Dickson, from North Carolina University
5DD126a Magazine. A. D. 1 p.
1880 Bynum, W. P. Charlotte, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Nov. 1 Draper. Refers to Biographical Sketch of
15DD83 William Winston Seaton for information
regarding Winston family ; and to Memoirs
of the Late Hon. Felix Walker; has no use¬
ful papers of Jonathan Hampton ; will make
personal inquiry about Winston, Cleveland,
Martin, and others ; after Camden and
Ninety-Six even Whigs of upper South
Carolina and western North Carolina took
oath of protection under British, but soon
recanted; will send copy of oath; asks
whether names of Martins, Blackburns, or
Armstrongs, Shipp, Cox, Lyon, Joyce,
Baines, or Hampton are in Winston’s
muster roll. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1880 Claiborne, John F. Natchez, Miss. Letter to Ly-
Nov. 1 man C. Draper. Thinks North Carolinian
15DD82 should write life of Felix Walker; gives
account of William Watson Walker and
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Long in Texas; has been made Fellow of
Royal Historical Society, London ; paper on
“Great Britain in West Florida” to be read
before Society; account of work on Gen.
Stephen D. Lee in charge of Agricultural
and Mechanical College. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Isaacs, Elijah. McBride’s Mills, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Uncle of writer unable to
give information regarding his ancestry.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Information about
centennial celebration; return route taken
by Whigs ; location of Biggerstaff’s old
field; John Mills and one Grimes among
those hanged there; twelve Tories hanged
by Col. [Joseph] McDowell on Robison’s
Creek. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Manuscript
map showing King’s Mountain ground,
routes leading to it, surrounding region,
location of troops and places of interest. A.
D. Ip.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Replies to question¬
naire; Col. William Wofford a wealthy
landowner of Turkey Cove, 1780; lived
near Henry Gillespie; place was a relief
station for passing troops; later Wofford
moved to Georgia; died about 1824; in¬
formation obtained from son-in-law, David
Gillespie. A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Answer to questionnaire ; spelling
of Pore’s Ford; additional evidence con¬
cerning location of Cane Creek battle ; cor-
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given in previous letter; Maj. Patrick Wat¬
son failed to reach scene of King’s Moun¬
tain battle; spelling of Biggerstaff; details
attending David Dickey’s capture of Fer¬
guson’s breakfast ; former’s death near
Rutherfordton ; Colonel Mills, Capt. James
Chitwood, Captain Grimes (or Graham),
and Lieutenant Lafferty, Loyalists, hanged,
and charges against them ; Lieutenant
Lankford mentioned ; location of point
where council of war was held ; information
concerning Col. Felix Walker; his resi¬
dence; Colonel Boutelle’s survey of 1876 of
Rutherford County; genealogical data con¬
cerning Col. W. H. Miller; biographical
sketch of Maj. Patrick Watson; Bigger¬
staff family; residences of William Twitty
and William Robertson robbed by Loyal¬
ists; modes of dress. A. L. S. 12 pp.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to [Lyman] C.
Draper. Promises to answer inquiries
upon receipt of communication from Mrs.
Carson. A. L. S. 1 p.
Reinhardt, Wallace Moore. Lincolnton, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Relates to Fergu¬
son’s defeat at King’s Mountain ; Corn¬
wallis’ fear for Ferguson’s safety; location
of Biggerstaff’s old field. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Carson, D. P. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. Writer’s grandfather, James
Withrow, fought at King’s Mountain; died
in Rutherford County, N. C., about 1836;
describes objects found with unearthed
bodies of Tories hanged at Biggerstaff’s old
field. A. L. S. 4 pp
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Harrill, L. Brier Creek, Wilkes County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land owned “Round About” farm, now the
property of Major Hickerson ; biographical
sketch by James Gwyn of Cleveland; his
capture by Tories; his rescue and subse¬
quent hanging of Tory, Sizemore; Capt.
Andrew Kincannon a man of integrity;
genealogy of family; relationship to Capt.
Salathiel Martin ; Cleveland’s numerous
hangings in Wilkesboro [N. C.] ; indul¬
gent treatment of slaves ; his extreme size ;
died July, 1808. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer accom¬
panied Capt. A. E. Forney, son of Maj.
Abraham Forney, to centennial celebra¬
tion; Will Reinhardt’s account of Camp¬
bell’s disposition of Ferguson’s mistress;
Ferguson’s burial place ; derivation of name
of King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Manuscript map of King’s Mountain battle
ground. A. D. 1 p.
Michal, G. W. Newton, Catawba County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Location and
history of Old Fort, used as refuge from
Indians ; route of troops to Gilbert Town on
their way to King’s Mountain by way of
Pleasant Garden ; McDowell family of
Yancey descendants of Col. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell of Pleasant Garden; latter’s speech
in convention favoring rejection of the con¬
stitution ; McDowell County named for him ;
Gen. Joseph McDowell of Quaker Meadows.
A. L. S. 6 pp.
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Clarke, O. P. G. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Encloses pension state¬
ments of Revolutionary soldiers. A. L. S.
1 p.
Prior, J. N. Washington, D. C. Letter correcting
error in statement pertaining to Doctor
Whelchel. A. L. S. 1 p.
Vance, Thomas D. Plum Tree, Mitchell County, N.
C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Answers
questionnaire; Col. David Vance his
father’s great-uncle ; promises to make
further inquiries of his father and of A.
Johnson, oldest man in the county. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Bynum, John Gray. Morganton, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Encloses copy of in¬
scriptions on tombstones of the McDowell
family; also birth and death entries from
family Bible. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Reinhardt, Wallace Moore. Lincolnton, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Patrick Moore
not brother of Col. John Moore; Captain
McKissick probably in battle at Ramsour’s
Mills; Col. Richard Rankin given as auth¬
ority for Moore family history; Generals
Rutherford, Green, and Morgan mentioned.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Robinson, J. L. Franklin, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Mentions Capt.
James Withrow, a Whig, and Maj. William
Green, a Tory, of King’s Mountain, as op¬
posing candidates for the North Carolina
assembly; refers to George Carson, a
grandson of Withrow. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Banner, John. Mt. Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Account of Surry County, N. C.
men in Revolution, including Joseph,
Ephraim, and Benjamin Banner; Capt. An¬
drew Kincannon, owner of iron works on
Tom’s Creek; Samuel or William Black¬
burn, John Martin, Joseph Cloud, Joshua
Cox, Edwin Hickmon, - Wharton, five
of whose sons were Whigs, one a Tory with
marauding band ; used cave in Stokes
County as headquarters ; broken up by
party under Maj. Joseph Winston. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Claiborne, H. L. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Promises in¬
formation regarding Joel and Micajah
Lewis, and genealogical tree of Lewis fam¬
ily. A. L. S. 1 p.
Whitson, G. McD. Asheville, N. C. Letter to [Ly¬
man C.] Draper. Statement of writer’s
belief that Joseph McDowell of Pleasant
Garden commanded Burke County troops
at battle of King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
1 p.
Wofford, William Tatum. Cass Station, Ga. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Sketch of great¬
grandfather, William Wofford ; Scotch
Irish parentage; born in Maryland, moved
to South Carolina, later to Habersham,
Ga. ; have several relics of his belongings.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Clapp, J. D. Newton, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Maj. George Wilfong, one of earl¬
iest settlers in Newton, North Carolina,
married widow of George Mull, who with
his nine children was massacred by In-
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dians about 1756; John Wilfong, their son,
born in 1762, enlisted at fifteen, fought at
Eutaw Springs, Cowpens, and King’s
Mountain, where he was wounded; died
about 1838 ; his son John Wilfong now liv¬
ing; has numerous descendants. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Bynum, W. P. Charlotte, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Little additional material in
Biographical Sketch of William Winston
Seaton, or Memoirs of the Late Hon. Felix
Walker ; information regarding Crider’s
Fort; sends “Elam” pamphlet on King’s
Mountain; mentions Col. Andrew Hamp¬
ton ; gives place of burial and date of death
of Col. Joseph Winston from diary of writ¬
er’s grandfather. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain [N. C.] Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. Death of David Dickey in
Greenville County, S. C. in 1842; informa¬
tion concerning Lieut. Stephen Lankford
and Lieutenant Lafferty. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Eaves, J. B. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Reference to Dr. W. A.
Mooney for information concerning Maj.
William Green. A. L. S. 1 p.
McDowell, W. W. Asheville, N. C. Letter to L[y-
man] C. Draper. Conversation with Col.
Robert Henry in which he stated that Col.
Joseph McDowell of Pleasant Garden,
grandfather of writer, commanded at bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain ; supported by Gov.
[D. L.] Swain’s statement. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Pearson, W. S. Morganton, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Reasserts statement made in
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former letter that Joe McDowell of Pleas¬
ant Garden was the hero of King’s Moun¬
tain; Senator Z. B. Vance and Col. S. M.
Tate referred to in proof of statement.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
sent to Thomas D. Vance, Plum Tree, N. C.
for Abram Johnson of Burke County. Dis¬
tinguished the two Joseph McDowells ;
route of march; Burke County officers and
troops; Catawba Valley fort; data on Col.
William Wofford and Col. David Vance.
Auto, draft. 2 pp. Endorsed: No reply.
L. C. D.
Burgin, D. Marion, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Joseph McDowell of Pleasant
Garden in command of Burke troops at
King’s Mountain ; Col. Joseph McDowell of
Quaker Meadows had surrendered his com¬
mand to Colonel Campbell; Capt. Thomas
Lytle, Capt. Thomas Hemphill, Col. John
Carson, Maj. Benjamin Burgin, and Daniel
Smith cited for corroboration. A. L. S.
3 pp.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to G. W. Michal.
Maj. Joseph McDowell of Pleasant Garden
in command of Burke County troops at
King’s Mountain; statement confirmed by
manuscript copy of Colonel Campbell’s re¬
port of battle, now in possession of Capt.
John Carson. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Banner, John. Mt. Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Capt. Andrew Kincannon died
and is buried on Tom’s Creek, Surry Coun¬
ty, N. C. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
19 C. Draper. Evidence that Joseph McDow¬
ell of Pleasant Garden commanded troops
at battle of King’s Mountain ; his children ;
reasons why Col. Charles McDowell did
not command; reference to [David] Dick¬
ey’s statement. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Parsons, Mrs. Lewis E. Talladega, Ala. Letter to
19 L[yman] C. Draper. Writer a grand¬
daughter of Joseph McDowell of Quaker
Meadows; Mrs. Henry McKinney’s hus¬
band engaged with him in battle of King’s
Mountain ; incident of Tories who ran¬
sacked home of Widow Margaret O’Neal
McDowell ; McDowell’s service in Con¬
gress; died, 1801. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to [Lyman C.]
20 Draper. Old Fort in Catawba Valley
commanded by Joseph McDowell of Quaker
Meadows; route taken by Virginians and
Tennesseans under command of Colonels
Shelby, Sevier, and Campbell via Quaker
Meadows and Morganton. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
20 L[yman] C. Draper. John Hamrick, resi¬
dent near McSwain’s Ford, attests that he
saw Col. [Patrick] Ferguson’s troops cross
Broad River enroute to Gilbert Town
from Cedar Springs; possible route of re¬
turning Whigs ; Whiteside settlement,
Cane Creek, Robinson’s Creek, Brittain
Presbyterian Church, Tory graves, Big-
gerstaif ’s old field situated along route ;
Rev. Benjamin Wofford, son of Colonel
Wofford, established Wofford College ;
Captain Mattocks, Capt. John Weir, John
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Wilfong, and Captain Shannon mentioned.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Michal, G. W. Newton, Catawba County, N. C.
Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Statements
of Mrs. Carson, daughter-in-law of Joseph
McDowell’s widow and Colonel Forney,
grandson of Maj. Joseph McDowell of
Pleasant Garden, to effect that the latter
commanded at King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Ramsey, J. G. M. [Knoxville, Tenn.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Incloses
material for use in King’s Mountain. A.
L. S. 1 p.
Whitson, J. McDowell. Talladega, Ala. Letter to
[Lyman] C. Draper. Statement that Jos¬
eph McDowell of Quaker Meadows com¬
manded the troops at King’s Mountain ; in¬
cident of Tories who took clothes of
Charles and Joseph, in ransacking home of
their mother; refutation of statement that
Colonel Williams commanded troops at
King’s Mountain ; reference to Hugh Mc¬
Dowell, of Versailles, Ky. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Moore, Hugh. Gaffney City, Spartanburg County,
S. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Col.
Patrick Moore an Irishman who lived on
Thicketty Creek; had four children; killed
in open battle at Ninety-Six ; “Horse Shoe”
Robinson cited for information concerning
battle of King’s Mountain ; Wat Adair
mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Covington, J. M. Walnut Cove, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Reply to inquiries; Judge
Cloud, Dr. Samuel Martin, John Banner,
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and K. P. Battle referred to for further in¬
formation; data concerning Capt. Andrew
Kincannon; lived on Tom’s Creek, N. C.;
two sons, Andrew and George. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Fulton, A. S. Max Meadows [Wytheville], Va.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Dictated
to John Green; account of descendants of
Capt. Andrew Kincannon, who raised com¬
pany in Washington County, Va. ; fought
with Col. William Campbell’s command at
King’s Mountain; settled on Tom’s Creek,
Surry County, N. C. ; died about 1826.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Capt. John Wilfong; Capt.
Daniel McKissick’s participation in battle
at Ramsour’s Mills ; location of Island
Ford ; [Abram] Hardin’s account of death
and burial of Col. [James] Williams on
plantation of John B. Mints; Ferguson’s
mistress freed by Campbell ; Captain Knox
killed at battle of Ramsour’s Mills; Tory
captains, Keener and Williams mentioned ;
Tory Colonel Fisher commandant of sta¬
tion at Orangeburg [N. C.] ; writer’s
father conquers a Loyalist with pine knots.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. John Mat¬
tocks, James Johnston, Samuel Martin,
and Isaac White, captains from Lincoln
County in King’s Mountain battle; aggre¬
gate number of Lincoln troops in battle;
Capt. John Wilfong’s services under Maj.
Joseph McDowell; John Chittim severe-
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ly wounded in the battle; data concerning
Col. Charles McLean, Gen. Peter Forney,
and Capt. Samuel Espey. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Reinhardt, Wallace Moore. Lincolnton, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Name of Colonel
Ferguson’s mistress given as Feather-
stone ; principal scene of Tory hangings at
Biggerstaff’s old field. A. L. S. 1 p.
Roberts, J[ohn] H. Cherry ville, Gaston County, N.
C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Colonels
John and Patrick Moore; sister, Hester,
married Joshua Roberts, who was asso¬
ciated with Colonels William Chronicle
and William Campbell prior to battles of
King’s Mountain and Ramsour’s Mills ;
probable that Patrick Moore was hanged;
Col. John Moore escaped to Carlisle, Eng¬
land. A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Location of Flint Hill; B. W.
Baber’s statement concerning Loyalists
hanged at Red Chimneys; objects found in
graves; Mrs. James Tom’s genealogical
record of Dickey family; escape of Major
Green and Lieutenant Lankford ; J. W.
Green’s account of burial of Capt. James
Chitwood on Biggerstaff place ; Aaron Big-
gerstaff wounded at King’s Mountain ;
Housen Harrill, William Porter, William
Gilbert, - Boelle, participants; Maj.
[Joseph] McDowell in command of Burke
County troops ; Ferguson’s encampment on
Capt. James Miller’s place. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Thurston, [Mrs.] M. M. Green River, N. C. Letter
to [Lyman] C. Draper. Recollections of
writer’s aunt, Mrs. Samuel P. Carson, to
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effect that Maj. Joseph McDowell of Quak¬
er Meadows commanded the Burke County
troops at King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Forney, A. E. Denver, Lincoln County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Gives informa¬
tion from his father’s recollections regard¬
ing three Tories, George, Simon, and Fred¬
erick Hagers, released after King’s Moun¬
tain ; nine Tories hanged at Bickerstaff
[Biggerstaff] ; two Lincoln companies un¬
der Lieut.-Col. Frederick Hambright and
Col. James Johnston in the battle and one
under Capt. Robert Shannon which did not
arrive; Whigs killed and wounded, includ¬
ing Maj. William Chronicle, Capt. John
Mattocks, Lieut. William Robb, and John
Boyd; notes on Capt. John Wilfong. A.
L. S. 3 pp.
McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Replies to question¬
naire; Col. William Wofford originally
concerned with iron works at Spartan¬
burg, S. C. ; bought land in Turkey Cove
and had it cleared by slaves; built a grist¬
mill; had limited education; not associat¬
ed with troops en route to King’s Moun¬
tain ; appointed surveyor. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. [Madison, Wis.] Letter to Hon.
W. P. Bynum. Sets forth reasons for be¬
lieving that Maj. Joseph McDowell of
Quaker Meadows commanded Burke Coun¬
ty troops at King’s Mountain; testimony
of surviving descendants; statements of
historians; Isaac Shelby’s statement; Jos¬
eph McDowell of Pleasant Garden served
as captain at King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 4
pp.
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Neal, A. J. Camesville, Ga. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Refers to a descendant for infor¬
mation regarding Capt. John Cleveland,
who lived in Franklin County, Ga., in
1811. A. L. S. 1 p.
Darby, John F. St. Louis, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Acknowledges receipt of book;
encloses copies of St. Louis Republican ;
writer a resident of Missouri since 1818 ;
grandfather served in Revolution. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Davis, B. F. Bliss, Surry County, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Andrew K. Arm¬
strong, son of Elizabeth Kincannon, states
that his grandfather, Capt. Andrew Kin-
cannon, was born in Virginia, near Penn¬
sylvania line, moved to Surry County, N.
C. ; married Catharine McDonald ; had
nine children; was blacksmith and farm¬
er; owned iron works; died about 1828,
aged eighty years. A. L. S. 1 p.
Parsons, Mrs. Lewis E. Talladega, Ala. Letter to
[Lyman] C. Draper. Removal of widow
of Joseph McDowell of Quaker Meadows
to Virginia upon his death; incident
of crayon picture; his son made a Demo¬
crat by Andrew Jackson; relation of the
two Joseph McDowells. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Mathews, Caleb M. New Castle, Henry County, Ky.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Lossing’s
Field Notes on the Revolution cited for
statement that Col. Charles McDowell,
Maj. Joseph McDowell, and William Mc¬
Dowell were brothers, all engaged in bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain; incidents of brav¬
ery of their mother, Ellen McDowell ;
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command held by various McDowells ; resi¬
dence of family after the war. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Michal, G. W. Newton, Catawba County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. Questions
Wheeler’s assertion that Charles and Jos¬
eph McDowell were brothers. A. L. S. 2
pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis. Letter to Col. W.
W. Gaffney. Requests the name of Hugh
Moore’s uncle residing in Georgia. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Copy of prayer made by John
Miller in 1780; residence of Maj. Freder¬
ick Hambright; Jacob Forney and Thomas
Beatty ; information concerning Charles
McLean; capture of Ferguson’s horse and
breeding of stock therefrom ; Felix Walker
mentioned. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hardin, Abraham. Whittaker’s Station, York Coun¬
ty, N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Burial of dead after battle of King’s
Mountain; diagram of region prepared by
writer. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Hardin, Abraham. Whittaker’s Station, York
County, N. C.] Manuscript map of re¬
gion around King’s Mountain, showing
rivers and fords. A. D. 1 p.
Banner, John. Mt. Airy [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Describes Tory den or cave
about seven miles from courthouse at Dan¬
bury, N. C. ; Wharton boys may have been
with Whigs in expedition to Slate Moun¬
tain after battle of King’s Mountain ; Capt.
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William Meredith’s plantation in northeast
Surry County, N. C., where his wife is bur¬
ied; gives incident of Tory hanging and
later unearthing of body. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Worth, John L. Mt. Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Date of birth of Capt. Andrew
Kincannon; made first horseshoe in Ken¬
tucky ; operated iron works in Surry Coun¬
ty, N. C. ; fought at King’s Mountain; re¬
ceived bounty of a thousand acres; died,
1828. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Henderson, [Miss] A. E. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter
to L[yman] C. Draper. Data on Capt.
Daniel McKissick and his descendants ;
John Wilfong and gun used at King’s
Mountain; descendants of Captain Ware,
Maj. Abraham Forney, and Captain
White ; hanging of Tories. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Gwyn, J. [Elkin, Wilkes County, N. C.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Tory Sizemore hung on
writer’s plantation; circumstances leading
thereto; refers to Capt. W. W. Lenoir for
services of his grandfather. A. L. S. 2
pp.
Campbell, R. H. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer the
grandson of Col. Robert Campbell, but has
not diary and can give no information
with regard to him or Colonel McGinnis.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Joseph
McDowell, father of Charles, Joseph,
Hugh, and John, died Feb. 27, 1775; loca¬
tion of Fort Crider. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to L Ly¬
man] C. Draper. Location of Flint Hill,
known as Cherry Mountain; popular sum¬
mer resort; Amos Owen’s orchard; cor¬
rections made in situation of places on
previous diagram; diverse opinions con¬
cerning Tory hangings ; descendants of
Capt. John Weir of Gaston County [S.
C.] ; Robert Shannon, Capt. Samuel Mar¬
tin, Capt. Samuel Caldwell, and John Wil-
fong mentioned as participants in battle;
Abraham Collins and Peter Quinn, spies
dispatched by Ferguson to Cornwallis, in¬
tercepted by Henry boys. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Twitty, W. L. [Brittain, N. C.] Postal card to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Abraham Forney
the grandson of Jacob Forney, as stated
by Wheeler. Copy. 1 p.
Green, John. Max Meadows, Va. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Written for A. S. Fulton. Ex¬
plains statements in former letter, and
gives further references regarding Capt.
Andrew Kincannon. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Lowry, William G. G. Abingdon, Va. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer a
descendant of King’s Mountain soldier
who lost his leg in the battle; will try to
secure data from descendants of Washing¬
ton County soldiers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Trigg, Mary A. Chattanooga, Tenn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Data on
grandfather, Capt. Andrew Kincannon ;
received British offiicer’s sword; his de¬
scendants ; gives information regarding
choice of Campbell as commander, and
hanging of Tories. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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Worth, J [ohn] L. Mt. Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Dockets of
court show Andrew Kincannon died Nov¬
ember, 1829. A. L. S. 1 p.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Explains misunderstanding in
Mrs. Carson’s statement of identity of the
Joseph McDowells ; additional evidence
that Col. Joseph McDowell of Pleasant
Garden commanded at King’s Mountain;
Joseph McDowell of Quaker Meadows des¬
patched for recruits and superceded by
Col. Joseph McDowell of Pleasant Garden;
route taken by troops to King’s Mountain ;
location of Pilot Mountain. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Kirkpatrick, Samuel J. Jonesboro, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer
married great-granddaughter of Governor
Sevier; will collect everything possible
from county and other records regarding
history of King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Webb, T. S. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer not de¬
scended from Captain Webb of King’s
Mountain ; does not know whether families
are related; refers to William B. Carter
for information. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cox, A. J. Blountville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper, Madison, Wis. Records of Sulli¬
van County, Tenn., destroyed during Civil
War; county Historical Society working
to collect data ; may be able to secure
manuscript account of Shelby in county;
refers to published account of Shelby. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
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Henderson, [Miss] A. E. [Lincolnton, N. C.] Post¬
al card to Lyman C. Draper. Gives refer¬
ence in Union, S. C., for information re¬
garding Capt. Daniel McKissick. Copy.
1 P.
Prior, J. N. Washington, D. C. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Incloses original notes from
Lewis Powell’s case of Georgia; has ex¬
amined every case of Lewds Powell unless
there was one from North ; in list of
names Taylor’s covers all there is on
King’s Mountain ; Ferguson penetrated so
far inland to facilitate Indian incursions
and to destroy lead mines of southwest
Virginia. A. L. S. 1 p.
Gaffney, William W. Gaffney City, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Address of Patrick
Moore, Cartersville, Ga. ; sends “A sketch
of the battle of King’s Mountain.” A. L.
S. 1 p.
Kineannon, A. N. Clinton, Mo. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Data on writer’s grandfather,
Capt. Andrew Kineannon; Campbell given
command because he was youngest; raw
recruits fought on their own initiative;
fired on British flag of truce ; British
sword of surrender offered to Kineannon;
refers to series of papers by Col. John
Campbell in Abingdon Virginian. A. L.
S. 3 PP-
Whitson, Mrs. R. C. Marion [N. C.] Letter to [Ly¬
man C.] Draper. Mrs. S. P. Carson’s as¬
sertion that three of the McDowells par¬
ticipated in battle at King’s Mountain ;
Gen. Joseph McDowell of Quaker Meadows
in command of troops ; also served in Con-
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gress; Col. Joseph McDowell of Pleasant
Garden served in state legislature; refer¬
ence to Frank Davidson for information
about Old Fort. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Description of Flint Hill and sur¬
rounding region ; location of Flint Hill
road, Cowpens, and Alexander’s ford in
relation to Flint Hill ; residence of John
Walker; names of Lincoln and Rutherford
county signers of “The Association”; loca¬
tion of Frederick Hambright’s homestead;
residence of Charles McLean; Jacob For¬
ney mentioned. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Claiborne, H. L. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Incloses geneal¬
ogical data showing descent of brothers
Mica j ah and Joel Lewis; Lewis command¬
ed regiment at King’s Mountain, where he
captured Ferguson’s sword; jewelled dag¬
ger, etc.; one of his men, a free negro
Bowman, having shot Ferguson; removed
to “Mansfield,” near Nashville, Tenn.,
where he died, 1816. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Yates, Jesse. Parlear’s Creek P. O., Wilkes County,
N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. In¬
formation concerning Col. Benjamin
Cleveland; writer a grandson of Robert
Cleveland; his grandfather Yates also in
battle at King’s Mountain under command
of Col. Benjamin Cleveland. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Beattie, M. Glade Spring, Va. Letter to William G.
Lowry [Abingdon, Va.] Three sons of
John Beattie born on Carr’s Creek, Rock¬
bridge County, Va., and moved to Wash¬
ington, then Augusta County, Va., in 1772;
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David Beattie married Mary Beattie, had
four sons and one daughter; was captain
at King’s Mountain ; John Beattie was
killed at King’s Mountain; William Beat-
tie, writer’s father, born in 1760, married
Mary Allison, had ten sons and three
daughters, died Apr. 4, 1860; all these
brothers were in many Indian fights. A.
L. S. 3 pp.
Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Reference to Mrs. Esley Staley
and Mrs. M. V. Adams ; identity of Joseph
McDowells mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cilley, C. A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C. Letter
to [Lyman C. Draper], Location of Brier
Creek ; Charles Gordon, grandfather of
Colonel Harper’s wife, buried close to lat¬
ter’s house; Gen. James B. Gordon of Con¬
federate army his descendant; data con¬
cerning W. P. Bynum. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Franklin, Wylie. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Shadrach Franklin born Apr. 9, 1769 and
died Aug. 5, 1860. A. L. S. 1 p.
Harper, J. C. Patterson, N. C. Letter to L[yman]
C. Draper. Fort nearest Quaker Meadows
located on Catawba River; location of
Crider’s Fort ; incident of hunter who
fired into it; Maj. Charles Gordon’s death
in Wilkes County, N. C., 1799, aged 37
years. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Kincannon, A. N. Clinton, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Corrects errors in previous let¬
ter ; Andrew Kincannon immigrated to
North Carolina after, not before, King’s
Mountain; was in Campbell’s, not Cleve-
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land’s command; testified that Shelby and
Cleveland deserved as much credit for vic¬
tory as Campbell; the Campbells and Kin-
cannons lived in same section of Virginia,
and were connected by marriage. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Mooney, William A. Greenville, S. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Information concerning
writer’s grandfather, Maj. William Green;
at the battle of King’s Mountain ; original¬
ly from Virginia; a Loyalist; his services
in the legislature; reference to his son
Abner Green, of Rutherford, N. C. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Cloud, J. M. Winston, N. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. Andrew Kincannon a participant
in battle at King’s Mountain; Revolution¬
ary services of Capt. Jack Martin ; wound¬
ed en route to King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
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Powell, [Dr.] A. M. Catawba, N. C. Letter to Dr.
G. W. Michal. Writer’s grandfather,
Elias Powell, helped carry Gen. Patrick
Ferguson from King’s Mountain battle
field and secured his silver whistle ; his at¬
tachment to Ferguson ; his capture and
parole to Powellton; died, 1831. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Worth, John L. Mt. Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Probably no likenesses pre¬
served of Gov. Jesse Franklin ; gives refer¬
ence regarding Captains Blackburn and
Smith. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cochran, John L. Charlottesville, Va. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Identity of the two
Joseph McDowells established ; one who
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married Mary Moffett a physician ; less
distinguished than one who married her
sister Margaret; widow of former married
Col. John Carson ; names of several de¬
scendants. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Route taken
by Lord Cornwallis in his pursuit of [Gen.
Daniel] Morgan; Tarleton used Benja¬
min Ormond’s family bible as a saddle;
Cornwallis discarded empty rum bottle at
camp on Ramsour’s Mills battle ground;
Capt. Gilbraith Falls’ service under com¬
mand of Col. Francis Locke at Ashe’s de¬
feat; Tory leader, Philip War lick; escape
of Frederick Linebarger, taken prisoner at
battle of Ramsour’s Mills. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Examination of old land grants
show that Alexander’s and Carson’s ford
on Green River were identical; “Associa¬
tion” formed by Walker and Forney; Ja¬
cob Turner mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hampton, Jonathan. Green Hill, Rutherford Coun¬
ty, N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Captains Withrow and Watson men¬
tioned ; return route of Whigs from King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p
Houston, Thomas F. Houstonia, Pettis County, Mo.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer’s
grandfather, Christopher Houston, broth¬
er of James Houston who was killed in bat¬
tle of Ramsour’s Mills; born in Pennsyl¬
vania ; later a citizen of Rowan County, N.
C. ; possibility that there was another Capt.
James Houston of Ramsour’s Mills fame;
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referred to Mrs. Mary C. Dalton, Eagle
Mills, N. C. for genealogical data of
Houston family; Gen. John A. Young of
Charlotte, N. C. mentioned. A. L. S. 6 pp.
H[unter], C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Residence of
Capt. Samuel Espey near Col. Charles Mc¬
Lean ; reference to Dr. W. J. T. Miller, Col¬
onel Logan, James Roberts, and Oates
family for further information concerning
Espey family; Maj. [Joseph] Dickson in
battle of Guilford Court House; Col. [An¬
drew] Pickens in charge of militia after
death of General Davidson; Maj. George
Wilfong associated with Maj. Hugh Bre¬
vard in regiment of Colonel Beekman; at¬
tempt to capture Tories, but forced to re¬
treat before Colonel Moore; politics of
Lincoln County previous to Revolution.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Kirkpatrick, Samuel J. Jonesboro, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer is
examining county records ; will report
progress. A. L. S. 1 p.
Whitson, Jason C. Old Fort, McDowell County, N.
C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Statement
that Col. Joseph McDowell of Pleasant
Garden commanded Gen. Charles McDow¬
ell’s troops from Burke County at battle of
King’s Mountain ; supported by testimony
of Capt. A. Burgin, G. F. Davidson, and
writer’s father ; location of Old Fort ; com¬
manded on various occasions by Thomas
Lytle and Daniel Smith ; route of troops to
King’s Mountain by way of Quaker Mead¬
ows. A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1880 Reinhardt, Wallace M. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to
Dec. 28 Lyman C. Draper. Colonel Ferguson a
4DD103 Scotchman; loose morals. A. L. S. 1 p.
1880 Forney, A. E. Denver, Lincoln County, N. C. Let-
Dec. 29 ter to Lyman C. Draper. Data on Lincoln
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Frederick Hambright, Col. James Johns¬
ton, Maj. William Chronicle, Capt. John
Mattocks, - Martin, and - White,
and Lieutenants William Robb and John
Boyd ; Capt. Robert Shannon’s company
which did not reach battle; Whig plan of
attack; the Tories Kelner, Williams, and
Moore; the Whig captains John Weir and
Issac White; references for the Wilfong
and McLean families. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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McKissick, I. G. Union, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Dec. 29 Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer thinks
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Capt. Daniel McKissick was his father’s
great-uncle; heard from Revolutionary
soldier that Captain McKissick command¬
ed company and lived in Lincoln County,
N. C. ; from this county he was elected to
North Carolina senate ; his son lives in
Tennessee ; General Sumter wounded
at Blackstocks Ford on Tyger River; re¬
mains of fort and graves existed in 1849.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
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Adams, M. Virginia. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to
Dec. 30 Lyman C. Draper. Contains information
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obtained from Mrs. Martha Staley, great-
granddaughter of Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land; genealogy of Staley family; Col.
Benjamin Cleveland born in Halifax Coun¬
ty, Va. ; genealogy of Cleveland family ;
oak located near Mrs. Staley’s residence,
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where Cleveland hanged many Tories ;
Capt. Salathiel Martin related to Cleve¬
land; genealogy of writer’s family; is a
daughter of Dr. James Callaway. A. L.
S. 10 pp.
[De Peyster, J Watts. New York City.] Articles
entitled “King’s Mountain.” Col. [Pat¬
rick] Ferguson practically the only Brit¬
ish regular in action ; credit for hard fight¬
ing due New York and New Jersey Loyal¬
ists; Col. Banastre Tarleton severely cen¬
sured for his defeat at Blackstocks and
Cowpens ; criticism of his savagery cor¬
roborated by reference to Lieut. Roderick
Mackenzie’s and Mr. Garden’s works ;
Lieut. Anthony Allaire cited for account of
De Peyster’s commendable action upon
death of Ferguson; Captain De Peyster
saved by doubloon; American accounts of
battle of Shelby discredited ; battle desig¬
nated as turning point of war in the South.
Newspaper clipping from the New York
Herald. 2 pp.
Kincannon, A. N. Clinton, Mo. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. From further information judges
Andrew Kincannon was in Cleveland’s,
not Campbell’s, regiment ; that he returned
to Virginia before permanently settling in
Surry County, N. C.; refers to Col. John
Campbell’s papers. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Claiborne, Thomas. [Nashville, Tenn.] Letter to
Henry [L. Claiborne]. Account of their
grandfather, Joel Lewis, who commanded
a company of volunteers at King’s Moun¬
tain; received 2,000 acre grant, “Mans¬
field,” in Tennessee; married Miriam East-
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ham ; moved to Tennessee, 1789 ; died,
1819 ; W. Tony Lewis’s grant in Tennessee
was “Fairfield.” A. L. S. 4 pp.
[1880] Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Capt. William Mere¬
dith’s life and Revolutionary record; Col.
14DD66b Samuel Meredith’s marriage to Patrick
Henry’s sister. A. D. 2 pp.
[1880] Draper, Lyman C. Notes taken from the Lewis fam¬
ily tree, sent by Col. H. L. Claiborne,
14DD45a showing descent of Joel and Micajah Lew¬
is. A. D. 1 pp.
[1880] [Draper, Lyman C.] Queries to Col. William Snod¬
grass, and notes on King’s Mountain and
15DD122 Indian campaigns. Questions regarding
the commanders of the campaign in sum¬
mer of 1776; under Gen. Evan Shelby on
Chickamauga campaign, 1779; Tories
hanged after King’s Mountain; references
to Robert Campbell’s account of Island
Flats, Col. Arthur Campbell’s narrative of
affair at Bushy Run ; Rev. C. Cummings’
fight with Indians; Colonel Flemings’ ac¬
count; Christian’s campaign; drawing of
King’s Mountain. A. D. 2 pp.
Hackett, William T. Ayersville, Habersham Coun¬
ty, Ga. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Facts concerning Elijah Isaacs, Capt. John
Barton, and Signal Meredith, all residents
of Cleveland’s neighborhood. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Knoxville Tribune ] Article entitled “Interesting to
Tennesseans.” Describes prospectus of
17DD26(68) Draper’s King’s Mountain; quotes recom¬
mendations of the work in preamble and
resolution of Tennessee Historical Society,
June 15, 1880; letter of Dr. J. G. M. Ram-
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sey and Hon. John M. Lea. Newspaper
clipping. 1 p.
Lathan, Rev. Robert. Yorkville, S. C. Historical
Sketch of the Battle of King’s Mountain,
Fought Between American and British
Troops at King’s Mountain, York County,
S. C., October 7, 1780. Pamphlet. 18 pp.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Recapitula¬
tion of Ferguson’s route to King’s Moun¬
tain; from Deer’s Ferry, via Carruth’s old
place to encampment at Col. Edward
Bird’s; past Whisnant’s Mill, Antioch
Church, and Col. [Frederick] Hambright’s
cabin to the mountain. A. D. 1 p.
[Logan, J. R. Kings’ Mountain, N. C.] Manuscript
map showing Ferguson’s route to King’s
Mountain A. D. 1 p.
Harrill, L. Statesville, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Nature, size, and value of Col.
Benjamin Cleveland’s “Round About”
tract of land; Colonel Cleveland did not
live at Lewis’ Fork; Capt. [Andrew] Kin-
cannon served under Major Winston; no
record of Cleveland’s asociation with Dan¬
iel Boone; William Meredith mentioned.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Harrill, L. Statesville, N. C.] Manuscript map
showing location of Cleveland’s “Round
About” farm. A. D. 1 p.
Michal, G. W. Newton, Catawba County, N. C.
Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Encloses
letter of Dr. A. M. Powell grandson of
Elias Powell; statement of Maj. Ben Bur-
gin; evidence that Joseph McDowell of
Pleasant Garden served as a member of
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Congress. A. L. S. 2 pp. Copy in part
in 6DD151.
1881 Leventhorpe, C. Patterson, Caldwell County, N. C.
Jan. 3 Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
12DD99 Colonel Ferguson’s encampment on Cath¬
ey’s Creek at Gilbert Town; distance to
King’s Mountain; Ferguson’s tactics; Col.
Andrew Hampton’s participation; sword
of slain British officer taken by General
Lenoir; forts of the Upper Catawba; his¬
tory of Fort Defiance. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Twitty, W. L. [Brittain, N. C.] Letter to [Lyman
C. Draper]. Residence of Capt. William
Porter who fought at King’s Mountain;
died, 1817 ; brother, Maj. James Porter, al¬
so at King’s Mountain; Loyalists, Major
Green and Lieutenant Lafferty, guarded
by John Vickers; their escape; informa¬
tion concerning Col. Charles McLean. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
1881 Clarke, 0. R. G. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly-
Jan. 4 man C. Draper. David Musick in battle
2DD383-389 at Blackstocks only; Joseph Reid, under
command of Capt. Joel Lewis and Col.
[Benjamin] Cleveland, wounded at King’s
Mountain; Thomas Fitzgerald in service
in 1790; Christopher Taylor entered serv¬
ice under command of Captain Ewins and
Col. [William] Christian ; with Col. [John]
Sevier in attack on Indians; in attack on
Col. [Patrick] Ferguson ; genealogical
data pertaining to Taylor family. A. L.
S. 7 pp.
1881 De Peyster, J. Watts. New York City. Address:
Jan. 4 The Battle or Affair of King’s Mountain,
17DD5 Saturday, 7th October, 1780; delivered at
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the annual meeting of the New York His¬
torical Society; calls attention to the num¬
bers and bravery of Loyalists in Revolu¬
tion; names some of their leaders at the
battle of King’s Mountain and emphasizes
its significance. Pamphlet. 8 pp.
Franklin, Wylie. Pine Ridge, Surry County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Shadrach
Franklin died, 1860 ; list of men who
served under Col. Benjamin Cleveland;
Cleveland brought home Cornwallis’ sword,
which descended to Samuel Johnson; rela¬
tionship of Cleveland and Franklin famil¬
ies ; incident of Cleveland whipping a Tory.
A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed : Note about the
sword. This would seem to me to be a mis¬
take — probably refers to Jesse Franklin.
See Dr. Jas. Callaway’s letter of Aug.
1845. L. C. D.
Andrews, G. W. Sandy Ridge, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Refers to Meredith fam¬
ily in Forsyth County, N. C., for informa¬
tion regarding Capt. William Meredith.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Dalton, Mary C. Houstonville, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Houston family came
from Lancaster, Pa. ; Whigs of Scotch de¬
scent ; writer’s grandfather, Christopher,
settled on Catawba River ; his brother,
James, built mill on Hunting Creek;
served in Captain Falls’ regiment; Gen.
Sam Houston of Texas descended from
same family; services of James Leach and
James King at battle of Ramsour’s Mills;
reference to Capt. Andrew Carson of Char¬
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invalid pension commencing in Oct. 1806,
of $180 pr year — up to his death Aug. 2d,
1819. Pension Roll, IV. p. 19. [L. C. D.]
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to Ly-
8 man C. Draper. Location of [Col. Pat¬
rick] Ferguson’s grave; Gen. J. M.
Leach’s statement that [Captain] De Pey-
ster was killed in battle ; location of speak¬
er’s stand at centennial celebration ; in¬
scription on monument recently erected
there. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
8 Draper. Residence of Maj. Richard Single-
ton; the Singleton family; Robert Porter,
cousin of Capt. William Porter, mentioned ;
Capt. John Baldridge died in Rutherford
County ; Lewis Musick, - Pitman, Amos
Owens, John Miller, and - McLure
Whigs at King’s Mountain ; noted Tory
killed at Gleghom’s house by James Gray;
Ferguson’s cook a Frenchman; his pony
and violin given to Andrew Miller; reason
for Loyalist hangings. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Davidson, G. F. Old Fort, McDowell County, N. C.
10 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Joseph Mc¬
Dowell of Pleasant Garden commanded
Burke County troops at King’s Mountain ;
replaced Joseph McDowell of Quaker
Meadows. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to [Lyman]
10 C. Draper. Thinks Capt. John Carson’s
statement that he has a copy of Campbell’s
report incorrect; admits possibility that
writer and Capt. Ben Burgin may be mis-
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taken in identity of McDowells. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Moore, Patrick. Cartersville, Ga. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer’s grandfather was a
native of Virginia; killed near Ninety-Six
while held in captivity by Whigs ; was six
feet, seven inches tall. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Burgin, A. Marion, N. C. Letter to [Lyman] C.
Draper. Route of troops to King’s Moun¬
tain by Quaker Meadows and Morgan-
ton; Old Fort formerly known as Upper
Fort; Maj. Ben Burgin, who lived near Old
Fort, died, 1874; Captains Sigman, White,
and Wood mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Vance, Z. B. United States Senate, Washington, D.
C. Memorandum for Lyman C. Draper.
Information concerning [Col.] David
Vance; born in Frederick County, Va.,
1748; removal to North Carolina; served
as private under command of Col. Joseph
McDowell of Quaker Meadows; participat¬
ed in King’s Mountain battle; served as
commissioner to run dividing line between
Tennessee and North Carolina ; removed to
Buncombe County prior to 1790 ; informa*
tion concerning McDowell family. A. D.
S. 6 pp. Endorsed : He represented
Burke Co. in the House of Commons in
1786 & 1791 — and in the latter year Bun¬
combe County was set off from Burke and
Rutherford. L. C. D.
Whitson, Jason C. Old Fort, McDowell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Additional
evidence to bear out statement that Pleas¬
ant Garden Joseph McDowell commanded
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tain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881 Adams, M. Virginia. [Wilkesboro, N. C.] Letter to
Jan. 13 Lyman C. Draper. Promises to interview
5DD3 Mrs. Staley concerning descendants of Col.
Benjamin Cleveland; referred to Capt. T.
S. Bouchelle, and John Cleveland, Spart¬
anburg, S. C. for further information.
Copy. 4 pp.
1881 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Questionnaire
Jan. 13 sent to Patrick Moore relative to Moore
4DD63 family connections; Col. Wade Hampton
mentioned. Auto, draft. 1 p.
1881 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Summary of
Jan. 13 questionnaire for Wylie Franklin. Cleve-
5DD33 land’s possession of sword; name of Tory
whipped by Cleveland; Cleveland’s hunt¬
ing expedition; data relevant to Jesse
Walton, Capt. William Meredith, Capt.
Salathiel Martin, Capt. Miner Smith,
Capt. John Barton, Capt. Samuel Black¬
burn, and Capt. Alexander Gordon ; in¬
formation about Barnard and Shadrach
Franklin. Auto, draft. 1 p.
1881 Evans, William H. Greenville County, S. C. Letter
Jan. 13 to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to inquiry
2DD391-393 for services of his father, Philip Evans;
born June, 1759; died June 19, 1849; en¬
gaged in battle of Cowpens; Gen. [Daniel]
Morgan mentioned. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1881 McCall, William A. North Cove, N. C. Letter to
Jan. 13 Lyman C. Draper. Replies to question-
4DD57 naire; genealogical data concerning fam¬
ily of Henry Gillespie; Indians attacked
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were repulsed by his daughter Polly; fort
commanded by William Lenoir where town
of Lenoir now stands; Col. William Wof¬
ford moved to Georgia; died in 1823. A.
L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed: Error — This was
Crider’s Fort. L. C. D.
1881 Yates, Jesse. Parlear’s Creek P. 0., Wilkes County,
Jan. 15 N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. In-
5DD98 formation concerning Col. Benjamin
Cleveland ; his encounter with Ferguson
witnessed by writer’s grandfather, Capt.
Robert Cleveland ; his admonition to
troops; residence on Lewis Fork; part of
his grant sold to brother, Robert, and later
fell into writer’s possession; location of
grave; born in Virginia; captured by Tor¬
ies; hanging of Riddle witnessed by Na¬
thaniel Vannoy and John Yates A. L. S.
4 pp.
1881 Oates, R. M. Charlotte, N. C. Letter to J. R. Logan.
Jan. 16 Writer a grandson of Capt. Isaac White
6DD34 who died on Long Creek; Capt. Samuel
Espey’s family; referred to Addison Oates
for further information. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881 Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to Ly-
Jan. 17 man C. Draper. Biography of Capt. Sam-
6DD30 uel Espey; family genealogy; served as
justice of peace; political affiliations;
wounded at King’s Mountain; residence
of Capt. John Weir; his sons; his skirmish¬
es with Tories; services at King’s Moun¬
tain battle; Col. William Hill’s projected
plan of attack; Col. Charles McClean [Mc¬
Lean] mentioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881 Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Jan. 17 Draper. Biographical sketch of Capt. Wil-
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liam Porter ; names of his children ; Thomas
Beattie mentioned; Captain McFalls, Loy¬
alist from Rutherford County; residence
of Frederick Hambright; Samuel Twitty’s
colored servant Sam described; ford by
which Ferguson crossed Broad River. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Lenoir, W. W. Shulls Mills, Watauga County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Some of land
acquired by writer’s grandfather, Gen.
William Lenoir at Fort Defiance, granted
by state to John Barton and Elijah Isaacs;
Col. Benjamin Cleveland captured by Tory,
Riddle, in Wilkes County [N. C.] ; Riddle
recaptured at Riddle’s Knob and hanged
near Mulberry Field Meeting House; in¬
cident of Greer’s hint ; Cleveland’s removal
to Georgia and his corpulency; location
of Brier Creek; Boone’s march westward;
reference to Gen. William Lenoir’s records
at Ford Defiance. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Cilley, Clinton A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Testimony
of Mrs. Peggy Dickson, daughter of Col.
Charles McDowell, that Joseph McDowell
of Quaker Meadows commanded at King’s
Mountain; location of Fort Crider; built
in 1781 by Crider, Hefner, and Kayler.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Claiborne, H. L. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Thinks Joel
Lewis was born in North Carolina; writ¬
er’s grandmother Lewis in Virginia; his
mother, eldest daughter of Joel Lewis, in
Wilkes County, N. C. ; Joel Lewis took
Cleveland’s place at King’s Mountain ;
moved to Davidson County, Tenn., in 1789 ;
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inscription from his tomb; Mica j ah Lewis
was captain ; mentions Miss Herndon,
wife of William T. Lewis. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Jan. 20 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
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gleaned from pension statements of Abra¬
ham Forney, Andrew Barry, Matthew
Leeper, and James Owensby; Leeper’s
services under command of Captain Bar¬
ber, Col. [William] Graham, and Captain
White ; Owensby’s services under com¬
mand of Capt. George Taylor, Col. Hugh
Brevard, Capt. Robert Gilkey, Col. An¬
drew Hampton, Col. Charles McDowell,
and Capt. Samuel Williams; participated
in battle at King’s Mountain; Col. Andrew
Hampton directed to erect frontier sta¬
tions for protection ; succeeded in command
by William Porter ; Robert Porter appoint¬
ed colonel, William Porter, lieutenant-col¬
onel, Richard Singleton and Patrick Wat¬
son, first and second majors, by resolve of
1781. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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Adams, M. Virginia. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to
Jan. 21 Lyman C. Draper. Refutes statement made
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by Franklin that writer’s father had sword
of Col. Benjamin Cleveland; Cleveland’s
hunting horn in possession of Joseph Dob¬
son; letter enclosed. A. L. S. 2 pp. En¬
dorsed: Letter of John B. Cleveland of
Greenville, S C., March 17, 1880, to Clerk
of Court of Wilkes Co — soliciting informa¬
tion for Ex-Gov. B. F. Perry, to aid him in
preparing sketch of Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land. L. C. D.
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Jan. 22 N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Infor-
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mation concerning Col Benjamin Cleve¬
land from B. F. Perry; born in Virginia;
about 1775 moved to Wilkes County, N. C.
with his brother Robert; rudimentary edu¬
cation; member of state legislature; com¬
mander in campaign against Cherokee.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Winston, Isaac. Madison Court House, Va. Postal
card to [Lyman C. Draper]. Has written
R. A. Brock, secretary of Virginia Histor¬
ical Society, relative to genealogy of Wins¬
ton family. A. L. S. 1 p.
Clarke, 0. P. G. Washington, D. C. Letter to Hon.
Robert B. Vance of House of Representa¬
tives, enclosing copies of declaration of
Nancy Martin and affidavits pertaining to
it. A. L. S. 1 p.
Fontaine, William Spotswood. Reidsville [N. C.]
Letter to [Lyman] C. Draper. Ancestry
of Maj. Joseph Winston; three Winston
brothers, Isaac, William, and James mi¬
grated from Wales to Hanover County, Va.,
1702; birth of Maj. Joseph Winston; mi¬
grated to North Carolina and settled in
Germantown ; limited education ; cousin
to Patrick Henry; handsome physique;
married daughter of Mr. Lanier; eminent
descendants; died about 1807. A. L. S. 3
pp.
Maloney, V. S. Greenville [S. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. No account of Capt. Samuel
Williams found in court records nor
among citizens. A. L. S. 1 p.
Henry, W. W. Richmond, Va. Letter to L[yman]
C. Draper. Information about Maj. Jos¬
eph Winston; a son of Isaac Winston, who
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was a brother of Patrick Henry’s mother;
writer a grandson of Patrick Henry.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Anthony, S. H. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Gives references to descendants
in North Carolina for information regard¬
ing Capt. John Weir; mentions Capt. Sam¬
uel Espey. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to [Lyman]
C. Draper. Route of over-mountain men
to King’s Mountain via Quaker Meadows,
according to testimony of Capt. B. Burgin,
and Samuel G. Blakelock. A. L. S. 1 p.
Vance, R. B. Washington, D C. Endorsement on
back of letter forwarded to Judge Cloud
and later given to W. S. Bynum, who sent
it to Lyman C. Draper. A. D. S. 1 p,
Adams, [M. Virginia. Wilkesboro, N. C.] Postal
card to [Lyman C. Draper]. Sword of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland was later owned
by Samuel Johnson ; refers to his son, Lew¬
is Johnson, Trap Hill, N. C. for further
information. Copy. 1 p.
Fickle, R. P. Blountville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Much controversy regarding ac¬
tion at King’s Mountain; account of Shel-
bys published in Kentucky; manuscript on
Shelbys in hands of president of Sullivan
County Historical Society; will consult de¬
scendants of Webb, Pemberton, Maxwell,
Allison, etc., captains at King’s Mountain;
will try to secure Matthew Rhea’s papers
on Revolution and Indian wars. A. L. S.
4 pp.
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Franklin, Wylie. [Pine Ridge, Surry County, N. C.]
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Detailed his¬
tory of sword obtained by Cleveland at
King’s Mountain ; Tory named Gillespie
whipped by Cleveland; Reuben, Louis, and
Caleb Coffee related to the Clevelands ;
Samuel Johnson a resident of Wilkes
County [N. C.] ; genealogy of Bernard
Franklin’s family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C.] Draper. Interment of bones
gathered from battle field in 1815, with
ceremonies at the dedication of monument
set up by Dr. William McLean ; Georgia
not represented on monument; criticism
and correction of sketch of King’s Moun¬
tain in Harper’s Weekly; biographical data
on Peter Quinn and Abraham Collins. A.
L. S. 4 pp.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Rough
sketch of battle ground at King’s Moun¬
tain, with roads and gaps adjacent. A. D.
1 p.
Rankin, Richard. Stanley’s Creek, Gaston County,
N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writ¬
er’s father was a soldier in the Revolution ;
the Tory, Col. John Moore, moved to South
Carolina after battle of Ramsour’s Mills.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Whitson, J. C. Old Fort, McDowell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Authority
given for writer’s statement that troops
passed by Quaker Meadows and Morgan-
ton on their way to King’s Mountain ; John
J. Wheeler, G. F. Davidson, Capt. A. Bur-
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gin, and Judge A. C. Avery mentioned. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Cloud, J. M. Winston, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information from pension state¬
ment of Capt. John Martin; under com¬
mand of Col. Benjamin Cleveland; Robert
Cleveland’s trumpet and its use. A. L. S.
4 pp.
De Peyster, Gen. J. Watts New York City. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Warns him
against use of unauthentic material in
writing his book; refers him to November
and December numbers of Magazine of
American History. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Preston, Thomas L. University of Virginia. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Gives references
from Richmond Enquirer of 1810, 1822,
and 1823 on Shelby-Campbell controver¬
sy; Ramsey gives most graphic account of
King’s Mountain in Gen. D. H. Hill’s mag¬
azine The Land We Love; most of Gen.
William Campbell’s manuscripts used by
Ramsey in History of Tennessee. A. L.
S. 4 pp.
Winston, E. E. Pontotoc, Miss. Letter to [Lyman
C.j Draper. Death of Dr. William Wins¬
ton in 1878; directs him to George D.
Winston, Corinth, Miss., for information.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Keese, Elijah. Edgefield, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information about Col. Benjamin
Cleveland; emigrated from North Caro¬
lina to valley of Tugalo River, S. C., in
1783 ; buried at forks of Chauga and Tug¬
alo rivers; his sons and negro servant aid
in hanging a Tory; soap grease story;
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writer visited Cleveland plantation in
1868. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Bond, J. W. Washington, D. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Encloses statements of services
of Revolutionary soldiers. A. L. S. 1 p.
Madison [Wis.] State Journal. Obituary of Eli
Green, Altoona, Pa. ; weighed 440 pounds ;
noted by Draper apropos of Col. Benjam¬
in Cleveland’s corpulency. Copy. 1 p.
Wofford, Charles P. Spartanburg, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Four
Wofford brothers, whose ancestor came
from northern Virginia to South Carolina ;
of these one was a Quaker non-fighter;
Col. William Wofford fought in Revolution,
issued Brown’s furlough now in hands of
writer, moved to Georgia; Benjamin Wof¬
ford was commander of Tories ; Joseph
Wofford commanded at Cowpens, lived
with son Joseph, writer’s grandfather, on
farm near Spartanburg, S. C. A. L. S. 4
pp.
Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to [Ly¬
man C.] Draper. John Bynum born in
1768; died, 1822; captured on Tiger River
in 1774 or 1775; Jonathan Hampton’s hos¬
tility to William Green. A. L. S. 1 p.
Carrington, V. P. Huntsville, Ala. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Can find no papers on
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
Lenior, W. W. Shulls Mills, Watauga County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Incidents of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s life; hanging a
Tory despite protests of James Gwin; one
Bishop flogged; Tory, McGimpsey, hanged
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for having abused family of Martin Dav¬
enport; William Davenport’s character;
location of Riddle’s Knob ; reference to
[Gen. William] Lenoir’s account of battle
of King’s Mountain in Wheeler’s book;
old manuscripts in possession of Rufus Le¬
noir, at Fort Defiance. A. L. S. 11 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Regrets that he has no informa¬
tion concerning Revolutionary characters.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Reference to Daniel Forney for
information concerning Capt. Joseph
White and Peter Brank ; biography of
Capt. Robert Gilkey, father-in-law of Capt.
William Porter; incident of Capt. James
Reid taking protection papers from Lord
Cornwallis; one Gilkey, a Tory, hanged at
Red Chimneys; names of several Loyalists
who served at King’s Mountain; Indian
forts erected in Rutherford County; biog¬
raphical sketches of Capt. William Porter,
Col. William Graham, Col. Frederick Ham-
bright, and Col. Charles McLean; Capt.
John Baldridge; escape of Major Green
and Lieutenant Lankford; writer’s grand¬
father served under Capt. James Johnston
in Col. William Johnston’s company. A.
L. S. 4 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Return route of King’s
Mountain men; distance of mountain from
South Carolina line ; size of field where bat¬
tle was fought; Capt. John Weir in charge
of company which reached battle field the
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next day; genealogy of Weir family; Capt.
Samuel Espey’s family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Thompson, Shadrach Franklin. Nicholasville, Ky.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Col. Joseph
McDowell’s statement that writer was a
grandson of Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland,
erroneous ; remote relationship ; genealogy
of his father, Bernard Franklin’s family;
Col. Jesse Franklin in the battles of King’s
Mountain and Guilford Court House; his
capture and narrow escape from Tories;
made governor of North Carolina; Mesh-
ach Franklin mentioned; writer’s father,
Elijah Thompson served in War of 1812;
later held office under Confederacy. A. L.
S. 5 pp.
Whitson, J. C. Old Fort, McDowell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Old Fort, later called Upper
Fort; first fort built. A. L. S. 1 p.
Yates, Jesse. Parlear’s Creek P. 0., Wilkes County,
N. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. In¬
formation concerning Col. Benjamin
Cleveland ; writer’s grandfather, Capt.
Robert Cleveland and Col. Benjamin Cleve¬
land raised volunteer troops; united with
Campbell, Shelby, and Sevier; plan of at¬
tack at King’s Mountain; Cleveland’s ad¬
monition to troops; his shooting of Fer¬
guson; end of battle; encounter with In¬
dians. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Callaway, Mrs. P. E. South Fork, Ashe County [N.
C.] Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Writ¬
er a great-granddaughter of Col. Benjam¬
in Cleveland and a grandniece of Capt.
Robert Cleveland; latter lived at Lewis’
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Fork, where his grandson, Jesse Yates,
still lives; no connection between Cleve¬
land and Daniel Boone. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Bynum, William S. Winston, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Affidavits of Thomas
Shipp, William Merritt, Lewis Wolff, Maj¬
or Winston, Capt. Joseph Cloud, and John
Martin enclosed; also letter of Governor
Swain to F. G. Bynum; will send material
on John Martin. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Cloud, J. M. Winston, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information concerning Captain
Meredith’s descendants in Stokes County,
N. C. ; Salathiel Martin’s great height ; An¬
drew Kincannon’s services ; Bob Cleve¬
land, brother of Col. Benjamin Cleveland
mentioned; incident of Cleveland’s horn;
genealogy of Martin family; Indian chiefs,
Nantahala and Junalaska commended for
valiant services; Maj. Joseph Winston’s
services. A. L. S. 6 pp.
Dixon, B. F. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to Col.
John R. Logan. Capt. John Weir and his
descendants; born in Ireland, 1743; mar¬
ried Miss McKelvey ; settled in Tryon
County, N. C. ; assisted in caring for
wounded after battle of King’s Mountain;
he and his wife whipped by Tories ; died in
1819; genealogical data concerning fam¬
ily. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Preston, Thomas L. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Has found in files of Richmond Enquirer
address of Francis Preston on thirtieth
anniversary of King’s Mountain, reply of
William C. Preston to Governor Shelby’s
attack on General Campbell, Maj. John
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Campbell’s reply to Shelby’s answer; con¬
siders copying these for editor of Maga¬
zine of American History. A. L. S. 3 pp.
De Peyster, J. Watts. New York City. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. His great-uncle Abra¬
ham De Peyster was second in command at
King’s Mountain ; Shelby-Campbell issue
called unimportant; offers to send prints
for use in Draper’s book ; critical study of
battle of King’s Mountain in Gates Papers,
Rivington’s Royal Gazette, and in Scrib¬
ner’s Magazine. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Memorandum
relative to inquiry about Capt. William
Meredith and Capt. John Barton; were
fellow soldiers of Col. [Benjamin] Cleve¬
land; served in Tugalo County [Ga.]
Auto, draft. 1 p.
Hackett, William T. Ayersville, Habersham County,
Ga. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Infor¬
mation concerning Col. Elijah Isaacs’ fam¬
ily ; resided on Toccoa Creek, Ga. ; topog¬
raphy of surrounding region and grave¬
yard where members of Isaacs’ family
were buried; dates of deaths of “Devil”
John Cleveland and James Smith ; Gen.
Benjamin Cleveland’s bravery; Cleveland
relationship to Blair family. A. L. S. 2
pp.
Hackett, William T. Ayersville, Ga. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Notes on Isaacs family;
Col. Samuel Isaacs who resided on Toccoa
Creek had grandson, Elijah, who moved to
Tennessee. A. L. S. 1 p. Endorsed :
Memo. — If I get nothing more specific I
shall conclude that Col. Elijah Isaacs, af-
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ter settling in then Franklin Co., Ga., about
the close of the last century, did not long
survive his settlement there or some of the
aged people would remember him, and as
his sons are remembered, it is quite prob¬
able that Col. Elijah Isaacs died on Toccoa
Creek early in this century. L. C. D.
1881 Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
Feb. 11 C. Draper. Information concerning Greene
6DD120 family of Rhode Island ; murder of Hamp¬
ton family mentioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881 Gilkey, John. Grassy Knob, N. C. Letter to his
Feb. 11 cousin William. Robert Porter not in
7DD111 Revolutionary War; Maj. James Porter,
a brother of Capt. William Porter, who
was wounded in battle at King’s Mountain,
died in Greenville, S. C. ; John Baldridge
mentioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881 Hildeburn, Charles R. Philadelphia, Pa. Letter to
Feb. 11 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Incloses
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ution. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1881 [Hildeburn, Charles R. Philadelphia, Pa.] Notes on
Feb. 11] rank and record of Loyalists, Lieutenants
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Ryerson, William Stevenson, Captain John
Taylor; with a fuller account of services
of Dr. Uzal Johnson, surgeon of New Jer¬
sey volunteers in British Army. A. D. 2 pp.
1881 Valentine, Edward V. Richmond, Va. Letter to
Feb. 11 Lyman C. Draper. Genealogy of Winston
6DD65 family; Peter Winston, brother of Maj.
Joseph Winston, left will dated Oct. 11,
1784, mentioning Isaac as his brother and
Patrick Henry and Edmund Winston as
relatives. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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1881 Rogers, Thomas A. Mooresburg, Hawkins County,
Feb. 12 Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Col.
5DD38 Benjamin Cleveland a brother to writer’s
great-grandmother; zealous Whig; taken
prisoner by Tories; rescued by brother,
Robert Cleveland ; anecdote of Cleveland
playing cards; John Sevier’s grandsons,
Col. James and William R. Sevier now liv¬
ing at Jonesboro, Tenn. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Winston, Isaac. Madison Court House, Va. Letter
12 to [Lyman C.] Draper. Writer’s father
probably a brother of Maj. Joseph Wins¬
ton; sword worn by latter now in posses¬
sion of Major Diggs of Platte County, Mo.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
1881 Cabell, D. S. G. Certificate of true copy of Col. Fran-
Feb. 14 cis Preston’s oration on King’s Mountain,
15DD12a from Richmond Enquirer, Nov. 6, 1810.
A. D. S. 1 p
1881 Roberson, I. A. Belew Creek Mills, N. C. Letter to
Feb. 14 Lyman C. Draper. Gives reference for in-
14DD68 formation regarding Capt. William Mere¬
dith. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881 Evans, William H. Greenville County, S. C. Letter
Feb. 15 to Lyman C. Draper. Answer to request
2DD394-396 for information regarding services of
Captain Smith, Lieut. [William] Black¬
burn, Capt. [John] Barton, Capt. [Wil¬
liam] Meredith, and Capt. [Salathiel]
Martin, who fought in battle of Cowpens.
Copy. 3 pp.
1881 Franklin, Wylie. Fishers River, N. C. Letter to
Feb. 16 Lyman C. Draper. Col. Benjamin Cleve-
5DD35 land’s mother a Coffee ; sword which Cleve¬
land possessed later owned by Samuel
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Johnson; referred to Richard Gwin of El¬
kin, N. C. ; Jesse Franklin’s last residence
situated five miles south of Fisher’s Peak;
state line between Virginia and North Car¬
olina extended west by Doctor Walker and
William Hardin. A. L. S. 2 pp
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Maj. Richard Singleton; his resi¬
dence on Beatty’s Creek in Lincoln Coun¬
ty; sold tract of land to Widow Biggerstaff
in 1799; Major Green’s escape; return
route of Whigs from King’s Mountain ;
Captain Chitwood’s burial on Bigger-
staff’s place; hanging of Tories; notes on
Biggerstaff family. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Lowry, William G. G. Abingdon, Va. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Washington County,
Va. records give data on estates of John
and David Beattie and Andrew Colvill;
describes manuscript of Maj. John Camp¬
bell regarding King’s Mountain; Edmond¬
son family record showing marriages of
William Edmondson, major under General
Campbell ; writer’s great-grandmother
bought back his great-grandfather, Wil¬
liam Moore, wounded at King’s Mountain.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Armstrong, Jo. R. Rogersville, Tenn. Postal card
to Lyman C. Draper. Will consult descend¬
ants of George Maxwell and report find¬
ings. A. D. S. 1 p.
Prior, J. N. Washington [D. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Capt. Samuel Johnson served
as lieutenant under command of Capt. Joel
Lewis at King’s Mountain ; died, 1884 ;
probably reduced to lieutenancy from cap-
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taincy to promote harmony; given battle
sword by Col. Benjamin Cleveland. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Singleton family came from Vir¬
ginia; Maj. Richard Singleton bought land
in Rutherford County [N. C.], 1775; his
appearance; names of four Singleton
brothers; their services at King’s Moun¬
tain; Tory Capt. James Chitwood and
Loyalist friend, Bibby, stole lead from
mine near Capt. James Withrow’s place;
two Tories hanged near Sandy Plains
Church; Gillian Price and Arthur Osburn,
Loyalists, who hid after battle of King’s
Mountain; location of Colonel Walker’s
residence. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Reynolds, James E. Wilkes County, N. C. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Writer’s father,
Elisha Reynolds, in battle of King’s Moun¬
tain; served as lieutenant in Capt. Samuel
Johnson’s company of Col. Benjamin
Cleveland’s regiment; Samuel Johnson a
captain at King’s Mountain, wounded
there; capture of Col. Benjamin Cleveland
by three notorious Tories, Riddle, Reeves,
and Goss ; Reynolds aids in rescuing Cleve¬
land and hanging Tories; participated in
skirmish on Elk River; description of his
rifle, made by Col. Joseph Herndon, now
in possession of writer; treatment of pris¬
oners taken at King’s Mountain. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Capt. Isaac White moved to
Lincoln County, N. C. from Pennsylvania
prior to Revolution ; with his two brothers,
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James and Thomas, participated in battle
of King’s Mountain; married and moved
to Illinois ; descendants of James and
Thomas White still living in Gaston Coun¬
ty, N. C. A. L. S. 1 p.
Lowry, William G. G. Abingdon, Va. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Incloses letter from
Capt. Matthew Beattie-; promises data for
history of Gen. William Campbell. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Reynolds, James E. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Reference to Dr. R.
F. Hackett for biographical sketch of El¬
isha Reynolds, writer’s father. A. L. S.
1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Location of Probit’s place on
Cane Creek ; Moravian towns in Wilkes
County [N. C.] A. L. S. 1 p.
Kirkpatrick, Samuel J. Jonesboro, Tenn. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Contains inclosures;
careful examination of records made;
Draper’s book should sell well in east
Tennessee, western North Carolina, and
southwest Virginia. A. L. S. 1 p.
Martin, D. D. Duncan’s Creek, N. C. Letter to Wil¬
liam Twitty. Location of Gallows Oak;
only two Loyalists hanged thereon after
battle of King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
Brock, R. A. Richmond, Va. Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Parentage of Maj. Joseph Win¬
ston ; was son of James Winston and Bar¬
bara Overton ; list of brothers and sisters ;
reference to H. P. Cochran for informa¬
tion about Col. [William] Campbell, George
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Rogers Clark, and John Wesley Jarvis.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cabell, David S. G. Midway Mills, Va. Statement
confirming authenticity of documents re¬
ferred to in Col. William Campbell’s de¬
fense, as they appeared in the Richmond
Enquirer. A. D. S. 1 p.
Seaborn, James. Fair Play, Oconee County, S. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Capt. John Barton obtained
from negro, Frank Smith, and Rev. H. M.
Barton ; Smith assisted in burying Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland’s son ; notes on Capt.
William Meredith. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Franklin, Wylie. Fishers River, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Writer raised three
miles from King’s Mountain; Jesse Frank¬
lin captured by Scott brothers and Lace-
field and narrowly escaped being hanged;
fought in battle of Guilford Court House.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Hampton and Green papers
enclosed; relate to disposition of prisoners
taken at King’s Mountain, by Colonel Cleve¬
land; raised question of court martial held
by Cleveland near Moravian town. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Johnson, Lewis. Wilkes County, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Writer’s father, Capt.
Samuel Johnson, born near Richmond, Va.
in 1760; captain under Col. Benjamin
Cleveland; participated in battle at Cam¬
den ; aided in rescuing Cleveland from
Tories ; wounded at battle of King’s Moun¬
tain; Col. [Patrick] Ferguson’s sword now
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in possession of Johnson’s family; Captain
Rutledge in Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s
regiment. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed :
His widow’s pension papers show he died
Sept. 15, 1834 in his 77th year. Hence he
was born about 1757. L. C. D.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
[Lyman C.] Draper. Biographical data
concerning writers grandfather, William
Logan; Revolutionary services; at battle
of King’s Mountain; had two Loyalist
brothers, Thomas and John. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Claiborne, H. L. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Account of
three persons named James Martin Lewis;
one, son of Joel Lewis, born, 1788, lived
for time in Tennessee, died in California;
twenty-two kinsmen of Joel Lewis were in
his company at King’s Mountain. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Bond, J. W. Washington, D. C. Letter to L[yman]
C. Draper. Encloses personal history of
Samuel Johnson; wounded at battle of
King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Bond, J. W. Washington, D. C.] Biographical
sketch of Capt. Samuel Johnson. Served
in Cherokee campaign of 1776; service
against Loyalists; his rank; Cleveland’s
battle sword now owned by Johnson’s son,
Ambrose ; genealogy of Johnson family.
A. D. 8 pp. Endorsed : He rec’d an inval¬
id pension, as a private from 1809, Jan. 1
— of $60 per year — increased in 1816 to
$96 per year. Died Sept. 15th, 1834 in his
77th year.
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Harper, J. C. Patterson, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Information concerning Martin
Davenport; residence on John River, near
Joseph McDowell’s farm; hated by Tories;
death of wife from smallpox; removal to
Mitchell County, N. C. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, T. B. Rutherfordton [N. C.] Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Corrects error in
letter to his brother, William, stating that
his grandfather served under Captain
Johnston at King’s Mountain; should be
Colonel Williams. A. L. S. 1 p.
Cabell, David S. G. Midway Mills, Va. Certificate
of true copy of article on Gen. William
Campbell from Richmond Enquirer, June
24, 1823. A. D. S. 1 p.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Corrects error in
diagram of battle hill, which he formerly
sent to Draper; thirty-three subscribers
enrolled. A. L. S. 1 p.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Manuscript
sketch of shape of King’s Mountain, where
battle was fought. A. D. 1 p.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to
L[yman] C. Draper. Capt. Isaac White
removed to Brown County, Ill., 1816; refer¬
ence to Capt. John Weir. A. L. S. 1 p.
Evans, William H. Greenville County, S. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Refers to Salathiel Mar¬
tin and to Gen. Martin Gary, possibly a
descendant of Maj. James Porter. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Verner, E. P. Oconee County, S. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Information on Capt. John Bar-
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ton of North Carolina; died, 1827, aged 70
years ; buried near grave of Col. Benjamin
Cleveland in forks of Chauga and Tugalo
rivers; writer’s father, John Werner, par¬
ticipated in many battles; Gen. [Daniel]
Morgan’s instructions to soldiers at battle
of Cowpens; Barton place now owned by
Thomas Jenkins. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Kelley, D. C. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Promises to send copy of Ensign
Robert Campbell’s journal upon return of
papers from Gen. Alexander W. Camp¬
bell. A. L. S. 1 p.
Rogers, T[homas] A. Mooresburg, Hawkins Coun¬
ty, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Descendants of Benjamin and Robert Cleve¬
land; their mother was a Coffee; Senator
Lamar of Mississippi related to Cleve¬
lands; Jesse Franklin’s captivity; Webb
brothers of this county descendants of
Captain Mattocks; George Maxwell’s de¬
scendants are Clinton and William Lyons.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Maj. James Porter, born
1744, participated in battle at King’s
Mountain; Major Green and Lieutenant
Lankford tried and sentenced to be hanged
at Moravian town, but escaped ; return
route of Whigs from King’s Mountain;
Lieutenant McCullough buried in Brittain
Churchyard; biographical sketch of Maj.
Richard Singleton. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Whitehead, W. A. Newark, N. J. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. New Jersey
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cerning Dr. Uzal Johnson, Tory at King’s
Mountain ; extract inclosed from Wickes’s
Medical Men of New Jersey gives all avail¬
able information. A. L. S. 1 p.
Meredith, John. Somerset, Ind. Letter to Lyman
7 C. Draper. Information on Capt. William
Meredith and brother; born in Virginia;
moved to North Carolina; Merediths of
Welsh descent. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Mecklenburg Place, Knoxville,
8 Tenn. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Col.
John Sawyers served in French and In¬
dian and Dunmore’s wars ; went with Gen.
Evan Shelby against the Chickamauga ;
under Col. Isaac Shelby at King’s Moun¬
tain ; settled in Tennessee near House
Mountain; was a founder and elder of
Washington Presbyterian Church, and a
member of the court; traditions exist that
McKissick, a sharpshooter, killed Fergus-
son, and that Col. James Williams won the
victory at King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 2
pp.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly-
8 man C. Draper. Location of Moravian
town; Whig camp on return from King’s
Mountain; three Loyalists hanged there;
location of Col. Benjamin Cleveland’s
farm; Tory by name of Gilkey hanged for
robbery. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Lenoir, W. W. Shulls Mills, Watauga County, N. C.
10 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Has been
overhauling old papers of Gen. William
Lenoir at Fort Defiance; letter found rela¬
tive to manners of early settlers, and Col¬
onel Campbell’s part in King’s Mountain
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battle; information concerning Elijah
Isaacs, John Beverly, and John Barton ;
data relative to two Joseph McDowell’s;
biographical sketch of Martin Davenport;
the Gordon family and Dr. Frank Hackett
mentioned. A. L. S. 8 pp.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. James H. White gives name of
county in Illinois to which Capt. [Isaac]
White moved, as Bond ; Capt. James Shan¬
non mentioned; genealogy of Isaac Hol¬
land’s family. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Bouchelle, Thomas S. Idlewild, Ashe County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Traditions of
Col. Benjamin Cleveland learned from
writer’s father, who practised medicine in
western North Carolina; Cleveland’s plan
of attack at King’s Mountain; his harsh¬
ness to Tories ; his capture and escape
from Tories while visiting Callaway; Dan¬
iel Boone’s home and life in western North
Carolina; data on H. M. Stokes. A. L. S.
8 pp.
Covington, J. M. Walnut Cove, Stokes County, N.
C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison,
Wis. Refers to Caruthers’ Series of Sev¬
enty-Six for information regarding Am¬
brose Blackburn; mentions descendants of
Joshua Cox, and the Merediths; Col. Ben¬
jamin Cleveland brought on action at
King’s Mountain; came from Wilkes Coun¬
ty, N. C., where much information may be
gathered. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Mecklenburg Place, Knoxville,
Tenn. Letter to [Lyman C. Draper].
Annals refer to Capt. William Edmondson
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and facts as to Sawyers’ early military
service. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly-
Mar. 14 man C. Draper. Original report of battle
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of King’s Mountain, signed by Colonels
McDowell, Sevier, and Shelby, in posses¬
sion of Maj. John Carson; information
concerning family of Capt. Robert Gilkey.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to [Lyman C.]
Mar. 19 Draper. Name of county to which Capt.
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[Isaac] White removed ; rival book, gotten
up by Robert Lathan, will reduce sales of
Draper’s King’s Mountain; string of beads
taken from body of Ferguson’s mistress,
Virginia Paul, after battle ; William Logan
appointed courier to convey news of vic¬
tory to Col. [Benjamin] Herndon; also
served in Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford’s
Cherokee campaign; Capt. Isaac White de¬
feated party of Loyalists at Abel Beattie’s;
latter killed in the skirmish. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[1881 [Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C.] Copy of inscription
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Gilkey, J. Rutherford County, N. C. Letter to
Mar. 20 [Lyman C. Draper]. Maj. James Porter
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a younger brother of Col. William Porter;
Gilkey hanged at King’s Mountain no re¬
lation to writer ; reference to Gaspar Gray
for information concerning Maj. James
Gray. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Taylor, George. Weymouth, Nova Scotia. Letter
Mar. 21 to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writ-
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er’s grandfather was captain of New Jer¬
sey volunteers on British side in Revolu¬
tion; fought in South Carolina; married
Helen Devise and Eleanor Taylor; became
colonel of militia; was pensioned by Brit¬
ish; died at Weymouth, Nova Scotia, 1822;
promises information regarding a Captain
Stevenson, possibly a Revolutionary sol¬
dier. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Robinson, J. DeLancey. Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
Information on writer’s grandfather,
Lieut. Anthony Allaire; data taken from
diary of 1780; Allaire’s later services in
New Brunswick. A. L. S. 8 pp.
Fontaine, William Spotswood. Reidsville, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Maj. Joseph
Winston not son of James but of Samuel
Winston. A. L. S. 4 pp.
White, Sprague. Greenville, Ill. Letter to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Information concerning
Capt. Isaac White; born in Chester Coun¬
ty, Pa., 1760; Scotch-Irish descent; em¬
igration to North Carolina; in battles of
Cowpens and King’s Mountain ; present at
the shooting of Tory, Captain Beattie; re¬
moved to Illinois; county judge; death in
1821 ; names of children. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to [Ly¬
man C.] Draper. Incloses notes on Col.
John Sawyers. Copy. 1 p.
Foust, Sarah C. Knox County, Tenn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Col. John Sawyers’ mar¬
riage to Rebecca Crawford occurred Jan.
30, 1776; his death, Nov. 20, 1831. A. L.
S. 1 p.
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Greenville [Ill.] Advocate. Notice of Lyman C.
Draper’s request of Sprague White for in¬
formation concerning King’s Mountain
heroes. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
Reinhardt, William M. Lincolnton, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Agency for King’s
Mountain; hopes to attend centennial at
Yorktown. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Gilkey, J. H. Marion, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Relates to copy of a report signed
by Colonels Campbell, Shelby, and Cleve¬
land. A. L. S. 1 p.
Lenoir, W. W. Shulls Mills, Watauga County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Gen. William
Lenoir’s defence of Campbell ; letter ac¬
quitting him of charge of cowardice at
King’s Mountain; gives share of credit for
success of the battle to the McDowells;
error in Shelby-Sevier correspondence rel¬
ative to Major Winston’s participation ; in¬
cident of Col. [Benjamin] Cleveland hang¬
ing the Tory, Sizemore, in presence of
James Gwin; one Frobis or Bishop whip¬
ped ; origin of name, Lewis Fork ; Cap¬
tains John Barton, John Beverly, Moses
Guest, and Col. Elijah Isaacs mentioned.
A. L. S. 5 pp.
Cloud, J. M. Winston [N. C.] Letter to [Lyman C.
Draper]. Information concerning writ¬
er’s grandfather, Capt. Joseph Cloud;
born in Virginia; accompanied Col. John
Martin to King’s Mountain ; former wound¬
ed en route; Captain Cloud died in Stokes
County, N. C. in 1825. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Leventhorpe, C. Patterson, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to L[yman] C. Draper. Is sending
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with this information concerning Col. An¬
drew Hampton. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Leventhorpe, C. Rutherford County, N. C. Copy of
Lyman C. Draper’s questionnaire, with
answers furnished by uncle of Mrs. E.
Bryan; Col. Andrew Hampton’s Revolu¬
tionary services; died in Rutherford Coun¬
ty, N. C. A. D. 2 pp.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. Information relative to sale of
book. Incident of the capture and hang¬
ing of Ferguson’s forager shortly after
battle; re-enforced by Abraham Hardin’s
reference of 1874. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Circumstances attending death
of Arthur Patterson; escape of his two
sons and neighbor ; James Miller a captain
at King’s Mountain ; residence of Duff and
William Watson in Lincoln County. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Lyons, Clinton G. Stoney Point, Hawkins County,
Tenn. Letter to [Lyman C.] Draper. In¬
closes copy of obituary in Knoxville Reg¬
ister of Col. George Maxwell, who died
Nov. 23, 1822. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Robinson, J. DeLancey. Fredericton [N. B.] Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Sends diary of
Lieut. Anthony Allaire, writer’s grand¬
father; his escape with Lieutenants Steph¬
enson and Taylor and William Guest while
a prisoner ; information concerning his
companions; Captain De Peyster mention¬
ed ; Lieutenant Allaire’s parentage ; born at
New Rochelle, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1755; his
military services; composition of Ameri-
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can volunteers in which Allaire served ;
Ferguson’s command of corps of rangers;
description of Allaire. A. L. S. 7 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Promise to send pencil
drawing of old Gilbert Town house ; Capt.
Robert Gilkey not in fight at King’s
Mountain; Maj. [Richard] Singleton’s
age ; John Smart in pursuit of Tory, Hugh¬
es, to avenge his father’s death ; location of
Sandy Plains Church at which two Loyal¬
ists were hanged; Maj. Robert Porter men¬
tioned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Bynum, W. P. Charlotte [N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Has received prospectus of
forthcoming work by Draper and will
select agent for Mecklenburg County ;
asks for more copies of sketch of Draper’s
life; will urge Judge Cloud to reply. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. David Duff and William Watson
probably under command of Col. [Edward]
Lacey ; capture of Arthur Patterson’s
three sons by Ferguson’s forces ; subse¬
quent release and participation in battle
at King’s Mountain; Tory, Capt. William
Green, tried at Biggerstaff’s old field near
Red Chimneys on Robinson’s Creek, sen¬
tenced to be hanged but escaped. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Smith, M. T. Mount Airy, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer’s wife a descendant of
Capt. Joshua Cox, who aided Maj. Joseph
Winston in putting Tories to rout; aided
Colonel Martin in attack on Tories; killed
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Tory named Horton; description of Tory
house near his residence; died 1821. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer has received chapter of
King’s Mountain; work should be hastened
as it is difficult to get subscribers or keep
agents with incomplete work ; will use etch¬
ing of Winston as more popular than en¬
graving; has sent catalogue and asks for
order. A. L. S. 2 pp.
White, Sprague. Greenville [Ill.] Letter to [Ly¬
man C.] Draper. Writer’s father, Thomas
White, born Mar. 5, 1754; served as lieu¬
tenant in Capt. [Isaac] White’s company;
instance of latter’s bravery at King’s
Mountain; British outwitted by strategy
of Irish weaver, Ferris; death of Harry
Wilton. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Hackett, R[ichard] F. Wilkesboro, N. C. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Death of Capt. Robert
Cleveland occurred Apr. 26, 1812. A. L.
S. 1 p.
Harper, J. C. Patterson, N. C. Letter to [Lyman
C.] Draper. Inscription on Col. [William]
Davenport’s tombstone; born in Culpeper
County, Va., Oct. 12, 1770; died Aug. 19,
1859. A. L. S. 1 p.
Taylor, George. Weymouth Bridge, Nova Scotia.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
Has obtained no further information re¬
garding Captain Stevenson; writer’s
grandfather, John Taylor, born near Am¬
boy, N. J., was captain of New Jersey vol¬
unteers in Ferguson’s regiment in South
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Corner, 1780, and 1781. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881 Bouchelle, Thomas S. Idlewild, Ashe County, N. C.
Apr. 12 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Benjamin
5DD111 Cleveland’s capture by Tories, and rescue;
the Callaways participation; Tories abuse
Cutbirth girl, her rescue; Joseph Perkins’
share in Tory trouble; topographical de¬
tails; dates of birth and death of Hugh M.
Stokes. A. L. S. 12 pp.
[1881 [Bouchelle, Thomas S. Idlewild, Ashe County, N.
Apr. 12] C.] Manuscript map with accompanying
5DD112,113 note; mountainous nature of region around
Riddle’s Knob; marriage of Cutbirth girl
to a Callaway; location of Holman’s Ford;
description of town of Boone, Watauga
County. A. D. 2 pp.
1881 Yates, Jesse. Parlear’s Creek, Wilkes County, N. C.
Apr. 12 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
5DD102 concerning Capt. Robert Cleveland; died
Apr. 26, 1812 ; buried in apple orchard ; his
two wives. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881 Clarke, 0. P. G. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly-
Apr. 13 man C. Draper. A copy of statement of
2DD418 James Gray’s services is enclosed. A. L.
S. 1 p.
1881 Twitty, W. L. [Brittain, N. C.] Letter to Lyman
APR. 14 C. Draper. Encloses drawing of Ferguson’s
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room in which Major Dunlap was killed.
[No drawing accompanying.] A. L. S. 1 p.
1881 Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Apr. 15 Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
6DD162 obtained from [Abraham] Hardin respect¬
ing Patterson family; reference to Rev.
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Samuel Watson for facts concerning Wat¬
son, Duff, and Patterson, supposed to have
been soldiers in Col. [James] Williams’
regiment; Col. [Frederick] Hambright
wounded; his words of encouragement to
soldiers; Col. Joseph McDowell’s relation¬
ship to Gen. Charles McDowell established
by Mrs. R. M. Pearson; information con¬
cerning McDowell family. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Death of Col. Andrew
Hampton, October, 1805 ; James Gray
died July, 1836; his children; his residence
near Rutherfordton at time of King’s
Mountain battle ; related to Loyalist,
James Gleghorn. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. Arthur Patterson killed at King’s
Mountain, was father of Arthur, Thom¬
as, and William, who, with James Lindsay,
were captured by Ferguson’s foragers ;
first wife of writer a relative of Patter¬
sons; burial place of Whigs; re-burial of
Col. [Patrick] Ferguson; monument erect¬
ed by Dr. William McLean in 1815. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
Miller, W. J. T. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Corrects error in identity of
two Arthur Pattersons; death of Capt.
James Miller in 1812, on his way to
Charleston. A. L. S. 1 p.
“H. M. I.” Charlotte, N C. Article entitled “Rev¬
olutionary Heroes.” Description of Gen.
Joseph Graham’s map of battle of King’s
Mountain; names of nine American offic¬
ers in command; biographical facts con-
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cerning the two Joseph McDowell’s; Gen.
Charles McDowell yields his command to
his cousin, Maj. Joseph McDowell of Pleas¬
ant Garden; trophy of battle awarded lat¬
ter now in possession of Mrs. R. M. Pear¬
son ; genealogy of Gen. Charles McDowell’s
family; description of three McDowell es¬
tates of Quaker Meadows, John’s River,
and Pleasant Garden. Newspaper clip¬
ping from the Charlotte Democrat. 2 pp.
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to L[yman] C.
Draper. Promises to secure copy of cen¬
tennial proceedings; return route of the
Whigs; location of Bullock’s Creek; James
Blanton’s version of the escape of the Tor¬
ies, Capt. William Green and Lieut. James
Lankford. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Twitty, W. L. [Brittain, N. C.] Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Encloses manuscript written
by James Gray; born, 1755; native of
Pennsylvania ; incident of Tory women ;
Mrs. Edgerton’s remarks about Whigs and
her subsequent subjection; Richard Mc-
Lure and Capt. John Lean in battle at
King’s Mountain ; the identity of Colonel
Miller; Col. Wade Hampton in command
at Baylis Earle’s ; Alexander McFaddon at¬
tacked by Tories. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Logan, J. R. Shelby [N. C.] Postal card to [Ly¬
man C. Draper]. Suggests another pos¬
sible route taken by Whigs on their return ;
probably crossed Tate’s Ferry and Sur¬
ratt’s Creek. Copy. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Brittain, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Advised to leave Edgerton’s
name out of his book ; implication that
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Capt. James [Miller] was cowardly. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Blain, Robert. Stanford, Ky. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Col. Isaac Shelby, Kentucky’s
first governor and a resident of Lincoln
County, one of heroes of battle of King’s
Mountain ; John Sawyers also in battle. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
Porter, W. M. Swannanoa [N. C.] Letter to W. L.
Twitty. Writer’s father, Alexander Port¬
er, was seven years old at time of Revolu¬
tion ; two older brothers, Thomas and Wil¬
liam, engaged in battles. A. L. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. James Miller a captain in
the Revolution ; a native of Pennsylvania ;
lived near Rutherfordton ; his children ;
Singletons living in Brunswick County,
Va. ; Lieut. John Lankford’s residence near
Tryon Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Kelley, D. C. Nashville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Encloses papers from Gov. D [av¬
id] Campbell’s collection bearing on battle
of King’s Mountain. Copy. 1 p.
Hope, J. M. Yorkville, S. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Gives location of Adair’s Ferry
and Cherokee Ford; thinks Buffalo Creek
rather than Bullock’s Creek is one Draper
is trying to locate ; Morgan crossed at Cher¬
okee Ford after Cowpens. A. L. S. 1 p.
De Peyster, J. Watts. New York City. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Asks whether Allaire’s
diary conflicts with statement made by
writer; Capt. Abraham De Peyster’s diary
burned. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Taylor, George. Weymouth Bridge, Nova Scotia.
Letter to [Lyman C. Draper]. Has no fur¬
ther information regarding Captain Stev¬
enson ; knows of no Dunlaps or Fletchers
in Nova Scotia. A. L. S. 1 p.
Yates, Jesse. Parlear’s Creek, Wilkes County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Information
concerning Capt. Robert Cleveland ; dates
of birth and death; names and places of
residence of his sons; family burial place;
writer’s mother, Elizabeth Cleveland Yat¬
es, died Nov. 4, 1850. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Hampton, Jonathan. Rutherford County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Mentions
three Fosters at King’s Mountain ; also
Captain Williams, and Capt. James Mill¬
er who fought through the Revolution. A.
L. S. 1 p.
Robinson, J. DeLancey. [Fredericton, N. B.] Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis.
Sends Lieut. Anthony Allaire’s diary with
permission to publish it; Allaire served as
adjutant to Ferguson’s detachment; Thom¬
as l’Estrange, Timothy Newmarsh, Dun¬
can Fletcher, Isaac Allen, John Mc¬
Ginnis, James Dunlap, and Charles Dunlap
of British army and their respective com¬
missions; Capt. [John] Barbarie’s de¬
scendants. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to L[y-
man C.] Draper. Return route of Whigs
from King’s Mountain ; did not cross
Broad River after burying Col. [James]
Williams at mouth of Borens River; met
foot troops at Deer’s Ferry; crossed Buf¬
falo Creek, en route for Rutherford; other
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possible route via Cowpen’s and Surratt’s
creeks; location on Camp Creek. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes relative to Col. Arthur
Campbell’s series of letters to David Camp¬
bell ; now in posession of Rev. D. C. Kelley,
Leeville, Tenn. ; affirms copies are ver¬
batim. A. D. S. 1 p.
Gwyn, Mrs. A. J. Elkin, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
Draper. Salathiel Martin lived near Elkin,
N. C. ; was over seven feet in height. A.
L. S. 1 p.
De Peyster, J. Watts. New York City. Letter to
Lyman C. Draper. Study of printed and
manuscript matter connected with King’s
Mountain convinced writer that Taylor,
not Ryerson, wrote second letter in New
York Royal Gazette; conclusions upset pre¬
vious theories of battle. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Reply to questionnaire.
Mrs. Margaret Roberts statement relative
to location of Col. [James] Williams’
grave on farm of Matthew Fondren; data
pertaining to Quinn family; return route
of Whigs ; name Lankford should be Lang-
um. A. L. S. 2 pp.
[Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C.] Manuscript
map showing region of King’s Mountain,
with special reference to location of Ross’s
Ferry. A. D. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer mentions preliminary
matter and appendix for King’s Moun¬
tain; has received subscription from Hon.
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Philo White ; asks for outline of small map
to be worked up. A. L. S. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Writer has received copy of
map which he will have drawn and return
for approval ; on trip selling children’s
colored toy books will endeavor to sell
King’s Mountain; may not go to Europe.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Hughes, Robert M. Norfolk, Va. Certificate of
copy of letter of Thomas Jefferson to
Francis Preston, with insertion of words
obliterated in original. A. D. S. 1 p.
Twitty, W. L. Rutherfordton, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. [Capt.] George Ledbet¬
ter a great drunkard; John Lankford
[Langum] the companion of Major Green
in his escape ; death of J. L. Gray, 1864 ;
Loyalists, Cunningham, and Bates in com¬
mand of fight at Baylis Earle’s ; incident of
Whigs feeding their horses green corn;
Colonel Hampton in command of block
house west of Baylis Earle’s; destruction
of Francis Logan’s property by Tories ; en¬
counter with rattlesnake; General Ruther¬
ford’s route in campaign against Cherokee.
A. L. S. 4 pp.
Logan, J. R. King’s Mountain, N. C. Letter to L Ly¬
man C.] Draper. Additional information
relative to return route of Whigs; crossed
King’s and Buffalo creeks, and encamped
at plantation of Matthew Fondren; foot
troops joined them, after crossing Deer’s
Ferry; burial place of Col. [James] Wil¬
liams ; continued march via McSwain’s
Ford, old Burke road, and Flint Hill to-
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ward Gilbert Town ; location of Camp
Creek. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Seaton, Josephine. Lewistown, Pa. Letter to L[y-
May 23 man] C. Draper. Information concerning
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writer’s grand-uncle, Col. Joseph Winston;
reference to Colonel’s daughter Mrs. War-
field and to Mrs. George Harrington for
further information; personal appearance
of William Winston; Benjamin, John, and
Joseph received military lands issued to sol¬
diers in 1784; suggestive references for
additional data. A. L. S. 9 pp.
1881
Hardin, Ira. Black’s Station, S. C. Letter to [Ly-
May 24 man C. Draper]. Encloses diagram of
7DD146a Rutherford County. A. L. S. 1 p.
[1881 [Hardin, Ira. Black’s Station, S. C.] Manuscript
May 24] diagram of region around King’s Moun-
7DD147 tain, showing topography of country. A.
1881
D. 2 pp.
Holden, William. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman C.
May 24 Draper, Madison, Wis. Written from Peter
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G. Thomson’s publishing house; appendix
can be set up and electrotyped if biograph¬
ical sketches are kept to exact space allot¬
ted; binder working on covers for 600
page book. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881
Holden, William. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
May 25 C. Draper. From Peter G. Thomson’s pub-
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lishing house. Writer sends sketch of map
for correction and specimens of finished
maps; thinks more detail should be given
in West; mentions import order. A. L. S.
2 pp.
1881
Arbuckle, Susan J. Brownsville, Tenn. Letter to
May 28 [Lyman C. Draper]. Account of writer’s
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great-uncle, James Henry Sheppard, who
probably served as lieutenant with Col.
William Sheppard ; moved to Tennessee
with writer’s father, Col. Egbert Shep¬
pard, whose military services were in
1812; asks aid in securing Col. Egbert
Sheppard’s pension. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Seaton, Josephine. Lewistown, Pa. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer a descendant of
Col. Joseph Winston ; excerpt of letter
from Charles Lanman relative to his state¬
ment about Winston. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Holden, William. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. From Peter G.
Thomson’s publishing house. Proof of all
biographies can be sent to prevent cutting
down only the last; corrected proof re¬
ceived. A. L. S. 1 p.
S[eaton], J[osephine. Lewistown, Pa.] Letter to
[Lyman C. Draper]. Excerpts collected
by L. C. Donaldson concerning Col. Joseph
Winston and forwarded to writer; geneal¬
ogy of Winston family at Hanover [Va.] ;
Patrick Henry and James Madison de¬
scendants. A. L. S. 5 pp.
Hardin, Ira. Black’s Station, S. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Location of Col. James
Williams’ grave; rough drawing of region
around Broad River, showing location of
grave. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Porter, R. E. Black’s Station, S. C. Letter to J.
R. Logan. Nesbit’s Island about five miles
above Cherokee Ford belongs to writer;
Bowen’s River, originally called Camp
Creek, about two miles from mouth of
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Buffalo Creek near which Colonel Williams
is buried ; traces probable route to King’s
Mountain. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Thomas, M. P. Sevierville, Tenn. Letter to Lyman
May 31 C. Draper. Records of county office de-
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stroyed by fire; Weir at Henderson’s
Springs, Tenn., might give information re¬
garding Captain Weir. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881
Holden, William. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
June 2 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. From Peter
15DD159
G. Thomson’s publishing house. New
map sent; names can be written on map;
new and revised proof sent. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881
Logan, J. R. Shelby, N. C. Letter to Lyman C.
JUNE 5 Draper. Remarks upon difference in dis-
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tance from Bowen’s River to mouth of Buf¬
falo Creek, as reported in inclosed letter of
R. E. Porter and by - Young; Col-
onel Williams’ grave best described as on
Buffalo Creek ; Bowen’s River probably
once called Bullock’s and also Camp Creek ;
men probably forded Bowen’s River, camp¬
ed there Oct. 9, crossed First Broad River,
followed ridge or Burke road to Gallows
Oak, stopped at Flint Hill, thence to mouth
of Cane Creek. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881
Hammond, D. L. Charleston, S. C. Letter to Ly-
June 7 man C. Draper. Requests copy of a work
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ciety and promised to his father. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
1881
Holden, William. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
June 11 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Requests title
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Preston, John M. Seven Mile Ford [Va.] Letter to
Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. De¬
scribes Gen. William Campbell’s tomb¬
stone at “Aspenvale,” where his mother,
wife, and son are also buried; his widow,
sister of Patrick Henry, married Gen. Wil¬
liam Russell; account of hanging of bandit
Hopkins by General Campbell ; quotes
from Howe’s Virginia extract describing
appearance, education, and military serv¬
ices of General Campbell; letters of Gen¬
eral Campbell in writer’s hands private ; of
silver voted him and received by his
daughter, Mrs. Francis Preston, a few
pieces remain ; goblets represented thistles.
A. L. S. 9 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Publisher of King’s Mountain
regrets broken promises to agents in fail¬
ure to issue work by July 15; gives list of
illustrations with request that Draper de¬
cide where they are to be inserted. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
[Draper, Lyman C.] Notes places in King’s Moun¬
tain for insertion of illustrations ; on letter
from Peter G. Thomson. A. D. 1 p.
Hardin, F. M. Gastonia, Gaston County, N. C. Let¬
ter to Lyman C. Draper. Death of writer’s
grandfather, Abraham Hardin ; services
during his life; his manuscripts, A. L. S.
2 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Signature of Sevier cannot be
used in first edition, as plates are made
up; second edition might have it; writer
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anxious to receive copy for biographies
and appendix. A. L. S. 1 p.
Hunter, C. L. Lowesville, Lincoln County, N. C.
Postal card to Lyman C. Draper, Madison,
Wis. Charles and Joseph McDowell cous¬
ins, not brothers; Wheeler in History of
North Carolina introduced mistake; Mrs.
Pearson, granddaughter of Charles Mc¬
Dowell, has given true account of King’s
Mountain; McDowells resent omission of
name of Major McDowell from King’s
Mountain monument; North Carolina fur¬
nished more than half the troops in battle.
A. D. S. 1 p. Copy by Draper, 15DD162a.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Winston letter returned to
Draper immediately after signature was
engraved. A. L. S. 1 p.
Glenytilley, E. W. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Answer to request for
dates of death of Revolutionary pension¬
ers: Capt. Thomas Kennedy died June 19,
1836; Samuel Espey died Dec. 29, 1838;
James Withrow not found on pension roll.
A. L. S. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Request that chapters be kept
in estimated number of pages to avoid ex¬
pense and to fit cover made for 600 pages ;
plate proofs forwarded for making index
to be carefully used and returned ; asks for
preface and appendix. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Sends revised proof of two
chapters; appendix material received is in
type and cannot be changed; remainder
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should be sent as soon as possible ; refers to
type and space for preface and table of
contents. A. L. S. 1 p.
Jones Jr., Charles C. Augusta, Ga. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Congratulates Draper on
near completion of King’s Mountain; prom¬
ises aid in disseminating it. A. L. S. 1 p.
Jones, Thomas L. Newport, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper Maj. William, son of Col. Am¬
brose Mills, born in Virginia; was first
white man to cross Blue Ridge in wagon;
settled in Buncombe County, N. C. ; named
many mountains and rivers of the region;
died, 1834, of reopened wound received at
King’s Mountain where he fought as Brit¬
ish officer. A. L. S. 3 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Sends proof of appendix; asks
correction so as to avoid revision; time
may be saved by indexing from proofs al¬
ready in Draper’s hands. A. L. S. 1 p.
Gangewer, A. M. Washington, D. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Pension documents show
that James Withrow died Dec. 6, 1838. L.
S. 1 p. Endorsed : Not rec’d in time to
use in King’s Mountain. L. C. D.
Follett, 0. Sandusky, 0. Letter to Lyman C. Drap¬
er, Madison, Wis. Writer praises concrete¬
ness of King’s Mountain; thinks it will
have wide circulation in Carolinas; men¬
tions part taken by descendants of King’s
Mountain in Civil War; suggests few cor¬
rections and criticizes cover; pronounces
Draper’s work valuable continuation of
that of Parkman. A. L. S. 2 pp.
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Oct. 11
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Oct. 15
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Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Editors’ copies of King’s Moun¬
tain sent to agents; will be sent to maga¬
zines later; W. D. Williams, Greenville,
Tenn., with seven counties, sent seven cop¬
ies ; General De Peyster sent five copies for
loan of steel plate; asked for criticism;
most agents’ copies sent on credit; J. R.
Logan fifty copies; there should be good
agent in Madison. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Copies of King’s Mountain
sent to Draper by freight; agency should
be arranged in Madison and editors’ cop¬
ies sent to newspapers; advertisement put
in newspapers of South; error will be cor¬
rected in later copies of book; copies ac¬
knowledged by De Peyster, who promises
review. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Cilley, Clinton, A. Lenoir, Caldwell County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer ac¬
knowledges copy of King’s Mountain;
commends particularly argument on
“Quaker Meadows and Pleasant Garden
Jo” McDowell ; requests addresses of neph¬
ew and niece of Charles Gordon ; looks
eagerly for rest of border series. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Incloses proof of advertisement
of King’s Mountain to appear for one
month in newspapers of South ; notices
should be preserved for circular; notice of
The Het’o of Cowpens by lady of Baltimore ;
copies of Draper’s work sent to London for
sale and review; copy of Memoirs of Char¬
lotte Chambers for sale. A. L. S. 1 p.
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Thomson, Peter G. Advertisement of King’s Moun¬
tain to appear in newspapers of South ; de¬
scribes Draper’s efforts and the contents
and appearance of finished work; appeals
especially to descendants of Campbell,
Shelby, Sevier, Cleveland, Lacey, Williams,
Hambright, McDowell, Winston, and Ham¬
mond ; asks for agents. Printed proof. 1 p.
T[homson] P[eter] G. Cincinnati, 0. Postal card
to Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. List
of publishers to whom editors’ copies of
King’s Mountain have been sent. D. in¬
itialed. 1 p.
Phillips, Charles. Chapel Hill, N. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer praises Draper’s
patience and skill in producing King’s
Mountain; has read extracts from it to Dr.
Francis Preston Venable, descendant of
McDowell and Campbell and Huguenot
girl; thinks Draper’s handling of Camp¬
bell material skillful and fair; asks relig¬
ious faith of leaders at King’s Mountain;
hopes soon to see rest of border series as
inspiration to youth of North Carolina
whose history has been inglorious since
Revolution; thinks Lodge’s American Col-
nies and Rumple’s History of Rowan Coun¬
ty, N. C., explain this; will send letter to
Wisconsin library and will try to complete
file of University of North Carolina Maga¬
zine; mentions Governor Swain’s collec¬
tion ; Doctor Hubbard’s retirement to
North Carolina. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Williams, J. Fletcher. St. Paul, Minn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer praises King’s
Mountain as concrete, compact, skillfully
handled historical work; congratulates
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Oct. 26
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Draper on success of initial volume of se¬
ries. A. L. S. 1 p.
Ramsey, J. G. M. Knoxville, Tenn. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer
thanks Draper for copy of King’s Moun¬
tain; praises its accuracy, conciseness, yet
fulness of detail, the energy and persev¬
erance of its author and the taste of its
publisher; feels that people of Tennessee,
the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia owe
Draper debt of gratitude; suggests that
biography of George Rogers Clark appear
next, followed by that of James Robert¬
son ; will suggest review in Knoxville Trib¬
une when delegate to Yorktown from Tenn¬
essee Historical Society returns. A. L. S.
2 pp.
Saye, James H. Chesnut Grove, Chester County, S.
C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Writer
acknowledges receipt of copy of King’s
Mountain; approves exhaustive treatment;
describes hostile feeling toward Tories in
neighborhood in Georgia with people from
North Carolina, including Mackeys’ Mc-
Entires, and Hemphills ; from South Car¬
olina, including Flemings, Ramsays,
Storys, Loves, and Mayes; mentions Maj.
Daniel Bryson not found in Draper’s
work; Bryson’s references to Rev. James
Hall ; writer’s family scattered ; meeting of
Presbyterian Synod in Columbia, S. C.; re¬
gards to Rev. John Winn. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Urges that Draper obtain en¬
dorsements by request with presentation
copy; book should be sent to Parkman,
Lossing, Bancroft, Horatio Seymour,
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Nov. 3
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Nov. 9
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Hampton, Johnston, George W. Childs,
Ramsey, C. C. Jones, Claiborne for review ;
mentions fine notice in Milwaukee paper ;
reviews should be preserved. A. L. S. 1 p.
Saye, James H. Chesnut Grove, S. C. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Mrs. Thomas’ warning of
attack on Whigs under Thomas near Cedar
Springs partly tradition but supported by
McJunkin, who states that party from
Broad River discussed situation at Bull¬
ock’s Creek Church after Brandon’s de¬
feat, met Sumter at Tuckasegee Ford; am¬
munition and guns left by Thomas when
Culbertson drove off Moore and Tories car¬
ried off secretly by Sumter’s men, enabled
them to fight at Rocky mount and Hanging
Rock; would Whigs have remained at Ce¬
dar Springs long enough to permit attack
from Ninety-Six? this question does not
apply to Clark’s party; account of Peach
Orchard agrees with writer’s recollections ;
writer endeavoring to sell King’s Moun¬
tain on rounds selling Bibles; poor crops
prevent sales; has promised to sell Howe’s
Presbyterian Church in South Carolina for
W. G. Duffie; people of section desire
Draper’s life of Sumter; in correspondence
with Peter G. Thomson. A. L. S. 4 pp.
Dawson, Henry B. Morrisania, N. Y. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer thanks Draper for
copy of King’s Mountain; praises his pa¬
tience in collecting traditionary material
and his skill in using it. A. L. S. 2 pp.
McDowell, H. H. Versailles, Ky. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer compli¬
ments Draper on bringing truth out of
chaos in his King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
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1880[1881]Ortori, H. S. Madison Wis. Letter to Lyman C.
Nov. 9 Draper. Writer expresses his appreciation
15DD192
of King’s Mountain as a valuable contribu¬
tion to history, involving great labor and
deserving grateful remembrance and pe¬
cuniary reward. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881
Battle, Kemp P. Chapel Hill, N. C. Letter to Ly-
Nov. 12 man C. Draper. Writer finds King’s Moun-
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tain profitable and delightful; sends certi¬
ficate to that effect ; advises that one be se¬
cured from Rev. Charles Phillips because
of his wide renown in Southwest; will try
to secure names of agents; gift copy will
be put in University of North Carolina
library; thanks Draper for Memoirs. A.
L. S. 2 pp.
1881
Battle, Kemp P. Chapel Hill, N. C. Certificate of
Nov. 12 merit of King’s Mountain. As president of
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University of North Carolina, writer states
that work exhausts the subject; gives vast
store of original material well digested and
instructively and interestingly presented.
A. D. S. 2 pp.
1881
Wheeler, John H. Washington, D. C. Letter to
Nov. 12 Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Writer
15DD190
congratulates Draper on King’s Mountain;
promises article in Raleigh News and Ob¬
server or South Atlantic Magazine; states
that Goodloe will write commendation ;
gives names of agents in Raleigh and
Washington; mentions persons who might
have complete file of North Carolina
Magazine; asks whether Draper received
copy of letter of Governor Shelby to Col¬
onel Winston. A. L. S. 4 pp.
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1881 Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
Nov. 20 C. Draper. Material for circular good, but
15DD170
something from men known to masses
needed ; writer will try to get Encyclopedia
of Kentucky from Davie for library; will
give better rates on their books than any¬
one else; will scatter circular on King’s
Mountain over country. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
Nov. 27 C. Draper. Requests that extracts be copied
15DD171
from De Peyster’s letter for use in circu¬
lar ; illustrations sent by De Peyster should
be returned; Madison notice and agency
mentioned. A. L. S. 1 p.
1881
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
Dec. 27 C. Draper. Gives statement of net profit to
15DD172
Draper on sales of King’s Mountain; dis¬
appointing results due to local character
of work and poverty of locality interested.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1881
Caball, N. F. Warminster, Nelson County, Va.
Complete list of papers in the Shelby-
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Campbell controversy concerning King’s
Mountain, which appeared in the Rich¬
mond Enquirer, 1822-1823 ; nature of
paper and date of appearance given. A.
D. S. 4 pp.
[1881]
Chamberry, George. Account of Col. John Sawyers
and his wife, Rebecca Crawford. The
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former was born near Richmond, Va.,
1745; emigrated westward; joined the
army at eighteen years of age and was
elected colonel later; entered 1,000 acres
of land on Big Flat Creek, where he lived
until his death, 1831. Copy. 2 pp.
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Draper, Lyman C. Note on Dr. Uzal Johnson, giving
reference to Stryker’s New Jersey in the
Revolutionary War. A. D. 1 p.
[Draper, Lyman C.] Notes giving references re¬
garding Captains John Taylor and Samuel
Ryerson, Lieutenants William Stevenson,
Anthony Allaire, and Robert McGinnis, and
Dr. Uzal Johnson, Loyalists at King’s
Mountain. A. D. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Revolutionary service,
especially at King’s Mountain, of Captains
Samuel Ryerson and John Taylor, and
Lieutenant William Stevenson, Loyalists;
questions whether Samuel or Joseph Ry¬
erson was Loyalist captain at King’s Moun¬
tain; Lieut. Anthony Allaire went to New
Brunswick after Revolution. A. D. 2 pp.
[Lanman, Charles. Washington, D. C.] Biograph¬
ical sketch of Col. Joseph Winston, first
senator from Stokes County ; error in
birthplace. A. D. 5 pp.
White, James H. Letter to J. R. Logan. Mrs. Sam¬
uel A. Torrance’s statement of traditions
concerning Captains Isaac White and Sam¬
uel Espey; Mrs. Thomas Weir, grand¬
daughter of Espey, referred to; data con¬
cerning Charles McLean; Isaac Holland a
participant in battle of King’s Mountain;
James Shannon’s company arrived on
scene too late for battle. A. L. S. 3 pp.
[Whitehead, W. A. Newark, N. J.] References to
works on New Jersey for information re¬
garding Dr. Uzal Johnson. A. D. 1 p.
Wickes, Stephen. Extract from History of Medicine
in New Jersey and of its Medical Men.
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1883
Nov. 13
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Gives ancestry and service of Dr. Uzal
Johnson in First Battalion, New Jersey
Volunteers, British Army. Copy. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Gives cost of first edition of
King’s Mountain to publisher; sixty per¬
cent discount offered Bancroft and Co. rep¬
resents loss, but may lead to further busi¬
ness on second edition. A. L. S. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. New York City. Letter to Ly¬
man C. Draper. Writer taking orders for
toy books ; wishes he could do as well with
King’s Mountain; books billed to library
may be returned if duplicates or not
wanted A. L. S. 2 pp.
Montague, Susan M. Richmond [Va.] Letter to
Peter G. Thomson. Writer, as agent for
King’s Mountain, incloses check for five
copies sold and asks what to do with re¬
mainder, as it is found impossible to sell
them. A. L. S. 3 pp.
T[homson], P[eter] G. Note to Lyman C. Draper.
Written on letter from Susan M. Montague,
calling attention to failure of agents. A.
D. initialed. 1 p.
des Cognets, Anna Russell. Lexington, Ky. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Requests information
for use in compiling genealogy of Russell
family; first Russell in Virginia married a
Henley; Gen. William Russell, writer’s
great grandfather, fought in Revolution;
was probably colonel at Braddock’s defeat ;
refers to Gov. David Campbell’s sketch of
Gen. William Russell, and printed works.
A. L. S. 3 pp.
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1883
Dec. 4
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des Cognets, Anna Russell. Lexington, Ky. Letter
to Lyman C. Draper. Acknowledges receipt
of book containing material on Russell fam¬
ily; Slaughter’s History of St. Mark’s Par¬
ish, Culpeper County, Va., indicates that
Gen. William Russell was at Braddock’s
defeat. A. L. S. 3 pp.
1884
Low, Sampson, Marston, Searle and Rivington. Lon-
June 20 don. Account with Peter G. Thompson, Cin-
15DD142
cinnati, Ohio. Shows balance from sale of
forty-four copies of King’s Mountain. A. D.
Ip.
1884
June
T[homson], P[eter] G. Cincinnati, 0. Note on
bill from London to Lyman C. Draper. Re-
15DD142a grets failure of plan to sell King’s Moun-
1884
tain in England. A. D. initialed. 1 p.
Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
Oct. 16 C. Draper. Writer’s factory burned with
15DD143
heavy loss ; few copies of Ohio bibliography
and of King’s Mountain saved, with all
plates; writer is forwarding some copies
of King’s Mountain; will attend to copy¬
right and order new edition of Hamilton’s
works. A. L. S. 1 p.
1884
D[raper], L[yman] C. Note written at post office
Oct. 17 describing losses of Peter G. Thomson due
15DD144
to the burning of his printing establish¬
ment; few copies of King’s Mountain
saved, but more may be printed when
needed from stereotype plates. A. D. in¬
itialed. 2 pp.
1884
Dec. 1
Cincinnati. Handbill. Peter G. Thomson announces
sale of book and stationery business to
15DD145
Woodruff, Beard and Co., and his removal
to new location where he will manufacture
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children’s toy books and games and do color
printing ; assumes all debts of old business ;
Charles F. Bragg, Edward Woodruff, Wil¬
liam E. Beard, and Samuel C. Cox announce
their copartnership as Woodruff, Beard and
Co., successors to Peter G. Thomson; re¬
moval to new location after March 1. Print¬
ed broadside. 1 p.
1884 Thomson, Peter G. Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
Dec. 15 C. Draper. Incloses circular announcing
15DD146 sale of publishing business to Woodruff,
Beard and Co., from whom future accounts
for King’s Mountain will come ; gives sales
and copies on hand; $94.80 copyright
money placed to Draper’s credit; $50 re¬
ceived from Draper ; writer hopes that
Houghton Mifflin and Co. will take hold of
work on Boone. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1884 “R. L. R.” King’s Mountain Station, N. C. Article
entitled “King’s Mountain.” Describes
17DD26 (132-133) battle ground, quoting Kennedy’s Horse¬
shoe Robinson; monument erected in 1880;
celebrations in 1815, 1855, 1880; Col. Pat¬
rick Ferguson; appearance of soldier of
King’s Mountain. Newspaper clipping
from New York Evening Post, Aug. 15,
1884. 2 pp.
Callaway, William S. Letter to Lyman C. Draper.
Capture of Col. Benjamin Cleveland at Cal¬
laway’s house by Tories; wounding of
Richard Callaway; rescuing party under
William Callaway puts Tories to rout.
Copy. 1 p.
Toon, J. J. Atlanta, Ga. Letter to Lyman C. Drap-
Jan. 14 er. Expresses writer’s pleasure in King’s
15DD177 Mountain and his surprise that it is so little
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known in his section; feels that publisher
could not have presented it well; gives ac¬
count of effort to secure small number of
copies from Peter G. Thomson; asks for
six copies on credit; has called attention
of friends to book. A. L. S. 4 pp.
1886 [Draper, Lyman C. Madison, Wis.] Biographical
June 28 sketch of Col. William Campbell for Apple-
8DD63 ton’s Cyclopedia of American Biography.
A. D. 3 pp.
1887 Harrison, James. Louisville [Ky.] Letter to Ly-
JULY 25 man C. Draper. Information concerning
10DD100 “White Home” where first fort at Louis¬
ville was located in 1778 ; built by John
Campbell on upper banks of Ohio River;
destroyed by fire in 1816. A. L. S. 2 pp.
1887 “J. S. D.” Article entitled “A Revolutionary Hero.”
July 29 Describing exercises held at Fort Madison
17DD26 (49-53) at unveiling of monument to Col. Benjam¬
in Cleveland, erected by members of
Cleveland family in South Carolina, Geor¬
gia, and Tennessee; ode by Mary Cleve¬
land; oration of Hon. R. A. Child describ¬
ing Cleveland’s character and decisive ac¬
tion at King’s Mountain. Newspaper
clipping from Augusta Chronicle. 5 pp.
1887 Hatch, Julia M. Kirksville [Mo.] Letter to Lyman
Aug. 10 C. Draper. Writer’s grandfather, Col.
14DD116 William Russell, first to reach summit of
King’s Mountain; great grandfather, Gen.
William Russell, leader in Revolution and
friend of Washington; Henry Russell mas¬
sacred by Indians in Powell’s Valley with
Boone’s eldest son ; Russell genealogy by
Mrs. Anna Russell des Cognets. A. L. S.
3 pp.
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1887 Meriwether, D. Louisville [Ky.] Letter to [Lyman
Sept. 9 C. Draper]. Location of old fort between
10DD102 Tenth and Twelfth streets in Louisville;
no information concerning Consola, the
“White House” or the Leatherman family.
A. L. S. 2 pp.
1887 Harrison, James. Louisville [Ky.] Letter to Ly-
Sept. 30 man C. Draper. Information concerning
10DD101 forts around falls of the Ohio obtained
from R. T. Durrett; Gen. [George Rogers]
Clark ordered removal of people on Corn
Island, after taking of Vincennes; location
of “White Home” in Louisville; reference
to the Gwathmey house. A. L. S. 6 pp.
1888 Snowden, - . Cincinnati, 0. Letter to Lyman
Apr. 13 C. Draper, Madison, Wis. Written for
15DD147 Samuel C. Cox and Co., to announce mail¬
ing of copies of King’s Mountain at Drap¬
er’s request ; advises preparation of printed
circular to be sent to school boards. A. L.
S. 1 p.
1890 “A. C. A.” Article entitled “Burke County History.”
Aug. 21 John Duckworth wounded at Ramsour’s
17DD26 (63-67) Mills, led the advance of McDowell’s regi¬
ment at King’s Mountain; Captain Bow¬
man settled near James Greenlee, whose
farms on Catawba River were raided by
Ferguson; Bowman’s widow married Gen.
Charles McDowell, ranking officer in
King’s Mountain forces, but not present
at battle, who defeated Tories on Pacolet
River and at Musgrove’s Mill; served in
North Carolina senate; his brother Maj.
Joseph McDowell, married Margaret Mof¬
fett ; commanded regiment at King’s Moun¬
tain and Cowpens; served in North Caro¬
lina legislature and conventions; his
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cousin, Capt. Joseph McDowell Jr., fought
under him at King’s Mountain and Cow-
pens ; mistake in Wheeler’s History of
North Carolina, Draper’s King’s Moun¬
tain, and Wheeler’s Memoirs of Eminent
North Carolinians ; David Vance command¬
ed company at Ramsour’s Mills; his fath¬
er-in-law, Robert Brank, killed many
Tories; notes on Col. John Carson, Arthur
Erwin, Alexander Erwin, Col. William
Willoughby Erwin, who married daughter
of Col. William Sharp of Revolution, Robin
Caldwell. Newspaper clipping from the
Herald, successor to the Morganton [N.
C.] Star; reprinted from issue of June 26,
1890. 5 pp.
1891 Schenck Sr., D Greensboro, N. C. Preface to pam-
Mar. 28 phlet entitled Narrative of the Battle of
17DD28(l-4) Cowan’s Ford, February 1, 1781, by Rob¬
ert Henry, and Narrative of the Battle of
King’s Mountain, by Captain David Vance,
copy furnished by Lyman C. Drap¬
er from manuscript preserved by Robert
Henry ; gives quotation from Draper’s
King’s Mountain regarding Robert Henry.
Excerpt. 3 pp.
[1891] Davidson, Hon. Theodore F., and Capt. David Vance.
North Carolina. Biographical sketch of
17DD28 (41-50) David Vance; “Vance-Tienry Narrative”
of King’s Mountain; descendants and will
of David Vance. Pamphlet published
Mar. 28, 1891, by D. Schenck Sr., Greens¬
boro, N. C. 10 pp.
1896 Rivers, Flournoy. [Pulaski, Tenn.] Article entitled
Apr. 2 “Col. Larkin Cleveland.” Description of
4DD115 grave and inscription on gravestone; his
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descendants. Newspaper clipping from
Pulaski Citizen. 2 pp.
[Rivers, Flournoy.] Pulaski, Tenn. Letter to
2 Nashville American. Correction of state¬
ment that Col. Larkin Cleveland was
wounded at King’s Mountain ; notes on
Col. Benjamin Cleveland ; Gilbert Town and
its owner, William Gilbert. Newspaper
clipping. 1 p.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Article entitled
7 “Col. Larkin Cleveland.” Submits proof
of statement made in American, that Col.
Larkin Cleveland’s family removed from
Tennessee in 1817 ; Draper’s book cited as
evidence that Col. Larkin Cleveland was
wounded near King’s Mountain ; com¬
mendatory remarks about Draper’s work.
Newspaper clipping from Nashville Amer¬
ican. 1 p.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Letter to Secre-
17 tary of Wisconsin Historical Society. Cor¬
rection of statement in Draper’s King’s
Mountain, pertaining to Larkin Cleveland
and William Gilbert. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Letter to [Isaac
25 S.] Bradley, Wisconsin Historical Society
[Madison, Wis.] Encloses corrections
pertaining to Draper’s references to Lar¬
kin Cleveland and William Gilbert. A. L.
S. 2 pp.
R[ivers], F[lournoy]. Pulaski, Tenn. Article en-
1 titled “Maj. James Holland.” Virginian by
■120 descent; participated in defense against
British attack on Charleston ; served in
state legislature and in Congress; political
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ideas ; personal description ; removed to
Tennessee. Newspaper clipping from
Nashville American. 2 pp.
R[ivers], F[lournoy]. Pulaski, Tenn. Article en¬
titled “Resurrected Traditions.” Death
of negro woman, at age of 108 years; had
been born a slave of Maj. James Holland
of Gilbert Town, who married Sarah Gil¬
bert; Draper’s statement that Gilbert was
a Loyalist erroneous; location of Gilbert
Town; Tryon County sub-divided; court
activities of William Gilbert. Newspaper
clipping from Nashville American. 2 pp.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Letter to Secre¬
tary of Wisconsin Historical Society. En¬
closes article to correct Draper’s state¬
ments referring to William Gilbert and
Maj. James Holland. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Rivers, Flournoy. [Pulaski, Tenn.] Article en¬
titled “Larkin Cleveland, Patriot.” State¬
ment made by Draper in King’s Mountain
relative to death of Larkin Cleveland in¬
correct; Cleveland’s descendants. News¬
paper clipping. 1 p.
[Rivers, Flournoy.] Article entitled “Some North
Carolina Soldiers.” Maj. Charles L. Dav¬
is, secretary of North Carolina Society of
the Cincinnati asks for data on Revolu¬
tionary officers removed to Tennessee ;
twenty-nine names ; Larkin Cleveland’s
should be included. Newspaper clipping
1 p.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Letter to [Sec¬
retary of Wisconsin State Historical So¬
ciety]. Attention called to errors in Drap¬
er’s King’s Mountain. A. L. S. 1 p.
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[Rivers, Flournoy.] Sketch of Maj. James Holland,
born in 1754, died, 1823, on settlement at
Duck River, Tenn. ; his civil and military
services. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
Rivers, Flournoy. [Pulaski, Tenn.] Biographical
sketches of Maj. James Holland and Wil¬
liam Gilbert; Holland born, 1754; Revolu¬
tionary services from 1777-1778; member
of North Carolina state senate ; removed to
Tennessee ; history of his land grants ;
died, 1823 ; Gilbert a resident of Gilbert
Town ; was not a Loyalist ; services as
member of Congress; charged with dupli¬
cating vouchers as Commissary of Militia;
vindicated; writer one of his descendants;
died, 1790; Gilbert Town now shows few
traces of early occupation. Newspaper
clipping from Pulaski Citizen. 1 p.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Letter to Reuben
G. Thwaites. Attention called to error
made in Draper’s King’s Mountain; re¬
quests that corrections be added to Drap¬
er Mss. A. L. S. 1 p.
Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Article entitled,
“Talks About Pioneers.” Correction of
errors made in Draper’s King’s Mountain;
formation of Tryon County and its dis¬
memberment in 1779; Gilbert Town locat¬
ed in Rutherford County; refutation of
statement that William Gilbert was loyal
friend of King George ; assumed to be a
Loyalist because Ferguson’s troops camped
on his land ; prominent in public offices ;
charged with duplicating vouchers while
acting as Commisary of Militia; vindicat¬
ed; loss of property; death in 1790; fam¬
ily genealogy; James Holland’s services in
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Revolution; later held many civil offices;
removal from Tryon County [N. C.] to
Tennessee ; history of his land grants ;
died, 1823. Newspaper clipping from the
Nashville Banner. 1 p.
[1897] Rivers, Flournoy. Pulaski, Tenn. Article entitled,
“Genealogical Queries.” Desires inform-
4BD110 ation on Rivers, Brown, Camp, Cannon,
Rhodes, Netherland, Mosby, Harris, Tyree,
Averill, Markham, Massenburg, Holland,
Gilbert, Poindexter and Flournoy famil¬
ies; section on Gilbert mentions William
Gilbert, erroneously called a Loyalist, in
Draper’s King’s Mountain. Excerpt from
American Historical Magazine, Nash¬
ville, Tenn. 4 pp.
1916 The State. Columbia, S. C. Obituary of Perry
Nov. 16 Moses, of Sumter; died Nov. 15, 1916;
13DD44a was son of Andrew Jackson and Oc-
tavia Harley Moses; born Mar. 18, 1843;
served in Civil War; married and resided
in Louisiana; engaged in milling industry;
his children. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
n. d. Alexander, James. Greenville District, S. C. Sup-
2DD164-170 plementary pension statement. Copy. 7 pp.
n. d. Allaire, Capt. Anthony. [New Brunswick.] Mem¬
orial to the commissioners for settling the
12DD80 claims of the Loyalists. Resume of mem¬
orialist’s services on American continent;
his failure to present his case to Lord
Dundas due to expectation of share in the
paternal estate; begs pecuniary assistance
from commission. Copy. 4 pp.
n. d. Bancroft, George. Article entitled, “Battle of King’s
Mountain.” Most signal military enter¬
prise of Revolution excepting Yorktown
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and Saratoga ; has not been accorded
enough prominence in history; battle
fought Oct. 7, 1780; composition of Amer¬
ican troops made concerted action impossi¬
ble; entire army not united until victory
was won ; Col. [William] Campbell elected
commander at council of colonels held the
evening before battle ; purpose of battle
had been carefully deliberated; Gen. [Hor¬
atio] Gates’ defeat at Camden and Gen.
Thomas Sumter’s loss at Rocky Mount had
made Lord Cornwallis sure of subjugation
of the South; his spirits heightened by
Col. [Elijah] Clarke’s failure to recover
Augusta [Ga.] ; news of battle of King’s
Mountain and death of Col. [Patrick] Fer¬
guson brought his victories to naught;
troops came from backwoods, a suggestion
offered by Col. William Preston to Govern¬
or Jefferson of Virginia; Col. William
Campbell raised forces in Virginia, Col.
Isaac Shelby in Tennessee; rendezvous of
troops on Watauga River. Copy. 5 pp.
n. d. Barkley, William. Morgan County, Ga. Supple-
3DD142-144 mentary pension statement Copy. 3 pp.
n. d. Bean, - . Rhyme eulogizing life and services
11DD147 of Gen. John Sevier. A. D. 2 pp.
n. d. Beard, James A. Lumpkin County, Ga. Power of
attorney for Thomas Lumpkin in the mat-
3DD51-52 ter of securing additional pension for
Beard’s father’s services. Copy. 2 pp.
n. d. Bloodworth, William. Contract with Joshua Kelly,
John Peyton, and David Campbell, trust-
16DD56a ees for the Society of Pleasant Grove, to
build meeting house of cedar logs furnished
by trustees; specifications given; subscrip-
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tion paper to be taken for pay and collect¬
ed by contractors. Copy. 1 p.
Bryson, Maj. Daniel. [Macon County, N. C.] Ques¬
tionnaire of court, and replies made by dec¬
larant in his application for pension.
Copy. 1 p.
Bynum, William P. Charlotte, N. C. Memorandum
on back of letter of Baylis Earle. William
Green in North Carolina legislature from
Rutherford County; forced to take British
protection, he soon returned to service in
the American cause. Copy. 1 p.
“C. E. S.” Note to [Lyman C. Draper]. Incloses
clipping from Middletown Argus of August
16 giving residence of Wood, son of par¬
ticipant in battle, in recipient’s own state.
A. D. initialed. 1 p.
Caldwell, James. Lincoln County, N. C. Pension
statement. Drafted into company of
Capt. John Ware, under command of
Col. William Graham; fortified on island
at Tuckasegee Ford; served under Capt.
William Moore in Gen. [Griffith] Ruther¬
ford’s army. Copy. 2 pp.
[Campbell, Col. Arthur.] Account of battle of
King’s Mountain. Maj. Patrick Ferguson
to invade North Carolina and Virginia;
interview of lieutenant of Washington
County with governor of Virginia; Col¬
onels William Campbell, Benjamin Cleve¬
land, Isaac Shelby, John Sevier, and Jos¬
eph McDowell, joined by Col. James Wil¬
liams, attacked Ferguson on King’s Moun¬
tain, Oct. 7, 1780; British surrendered af¬
ter Ferguson was killed. A. D. 4 pp.
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Campbell, Col. Arthur. Account of the battles of
Cowpens and King’s Mountain. Former
fought on Jan. 17, 1781; composition of
American forces ; plan to divide Cornwal-
is’ forces; Gen. [Daniel] Morgan’s forces
arrayed against Colonel Tarleton; descrip¬
tion of action at Cowpens; Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens, Col. [William] Washington, and
Colonel Howard involved ; relative import¬
ance of the two battles ; losses sustained at
King’s Mountain; Ramsey’s erroneous ac¬
count. Copy. 6 pp.
[Campbell, Col. Arthur.] Biographical memoir of
the life of General William Campbell.
Scotch ancestry, liberal education, splendid
personal appearance ; resigned captaincy
in Virginia regulars, became colonel of
Washington County militia and fought in
this capacity at King’s Mountain; handled
militia with skill at Guilford; made brig¬
adier general by legislature of Virginia;
put in command of brigade of light infant¬
ry at LaFayette; died of heart trouble just
before battle of Yorktown; Cornwallis
threatened his life; reserved and self-con-
trolled in character. A. D. 4 pp. Copy
in 8DD78-87, 10DD41.
[Campbell, Gov. David.] Battle of King’s Mountain,
with quotation from official account of
Colonels Campbell, Shelby, and Cleveland.
Fear of Indian and Tory aggression kept
militia of western Virginia, North and
South Carolina constantly moving; infor¬
mation of Ferguson’s advance to Ruther¬
ford County, N. C., caused Isaac Shelby,
John Sevier, and Charles McDowell of
North Carolina to unite with William
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Campbell of Virginia on Sept. 25, 1780,
and march over mountains with about
1,390 militia ; sent General McDowell to ask
Gates for commanding officer; council of
officers chose Campbell as commander in
meantime; joined by Col. James Williams
with 400 men; received information that
Ferguson was at Cherokee Ford on Broad
River ; pursued him with 900 of best horse¬
men ; found him entrenched on King’s
Mountain and attacked him Oct. 7, 1780;
Virginia troops in battle commanded by
Col. William Campbell, Maj. William Ed¬
mondson, Captains James Dysart, Andrew
Colvill, Robert Craig, David and John
Beattie, William and Andrew Edmondson,
Lieutenants Reese Bowen, Thomas McCul¬
loch, and William Russell; Capt. William
Neal left in command of weak horse- and
footmen; Shelby led center left, Campbell
center right; Sevier’s regiment and part
of Cleveland’s under Winston on right
wing, Cleveland and Williams on left
wing; Campbell gave signal and led ad¬
vance up mountain; line at east end gave
way two or three times but rallied ; Fer¬
guson killed, De Peyster surrendered 716
prisoners, with 255 killed and 163 wound¬
ed; 30 Americans killed and 60 wounded;
Virginia regiment lost about thirteen offic¬
ers. A. D. 4 pp. Copy in 8DD10-11.
n. d. Campbell, Gov. David. History of organization of
the Seventieth regiment of Virginia militia.
8DD19 List of officers; promotion of William
Campbell, Daniel Smith, William Edmond¬
son, Francis Preston, Charles Tate, and
William Byars division of militia in March,
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1781 ; John Campbell relinquished captain¬
cy to become clerk of county. Copy. 3 pp.
n. d. Campbell, Gov. David. Paragraphs attached to let¬
ter received from Arthur Campbell on
8DD34 Sept. 5, 1810; probability that Colonels
Arthur Campbell and Isaac Shelby made
arrangements for march to King’s Moun¬
tain; William Campbell’s absence at that
time. Copy. 1 p. Endorsed: Compared
with the original and found correct May 5,
1881. Lyman C. Draper.
n. d. Campbell, Gov. David. Summary of facts estab¬
lished by testimony to vindicate Col. Wil-
8DD88 liam Campbell from charges made by Gov¬
ernor Shelby; his services near the lead
mines on New River; at King’s Mountain.
Copy. 4 pp.
n. d. [Campbell, Gov. David.] Summary of service of
Michael Fleenor. Served under Lieuten-
3DD349 ant Blackburn, Captains John Shelby, An¬
drew Colvill, George Adams, William Ed¬
mondson, and Lieutenant Willoughby. A.
D. 1 p.
n. d. [Campbell, Gov. David.] Summary of service of
James Gilliland. Came West in 1779; un-
3DD348 der Capt. Andrew Colvill at King’s Moun¬
tain and Capt. Alexander Montgomery
against the Cherokee ; in his statement has
reversed order of two campaigns. A. D.
1 p.
n. d. [Campbell, Gov. David.] Summary of service of
James Keys. Under command of Capt.
3DD348-349 William Edmondson; with Capt. James
Thompson in Long Island Flats battle;
with Col. William Christian and Col.
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William Campbell; sergeant under Capt.
Aaron Lewis in Chickamauga campaign;
with Capt. David Beattie at King’s Moun¬
tain. A. D. 2 pp.
[Campbell, Gov. David.] Summary of services of
John McCulloch. Father moved to Hol-
ston in 1769; John served in 1777 under
Capt. John Campbell ; also under Capt.
George Adams and Maj. Daniel Smith; in
1780 was in King’s Mountain campaign
under Col. William Campbell. A. D. 1 p.
[Campbell, Gov. David.] Summary of the service of
James Vance. In the Cherokee campaign
under Capt. Robert Craig; guarded front¬
iers under Lieut. Samuel Newell, Captains
Colvill and Trimble, and Col. Evan Shelby ;
was in Captain Colvill’s company at King’s
Mountain; in Capt. James Montgomery’s
company at Guilford. A. D. 1 p.
Campbell, Judge David. Wilson County, Tenn.
Article of agreement with Thrower Thom¬
as and Burrel Wall to have use of Camp¬
bell’s old sawmill for four years, on con¬
dition that they saw 1000 feet of plank a
year for him and turn the mill over at end
of period in shape for business. A. D. 1 p.
Campbell, Gen. John. List of persons who have
given statements attesting gallant services
of William Campbell. Copy. 1 p.
Campbell, Gen. John. Diagram showing order of
battle at Guilford. Copy. 1 p.
Campbell, Gen. John. Memoir on Southwestern Vir¬
ginia. Services performed by riflemen in
battle of Guilford; Col. William Campbell
raised corps and joined General Greene,
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10DD99
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March, 1781; attached to legion of Colonel
Lee; his error in confusing Colonel Clarke
and Colonel Campbell corrected ; Colonel
Clarke a partisan officer from Georgia;
not in battle of King’s Mountain; Judge
Johnston’s error in confusing Colonels Ar¬
thur and William Campbell; brave conduct
of Virginia riflemen in battle of Guilford as
recounted by Major Lee and Judge Marsh¬
all ; British forces under command of Gen¬
eral Leslie, Colonel Tarleton, and Lord
Cornwallis; gallantry of rifle corps at bat¬
tle of King’s Mountain ; Cornwallis’ com¬
ment on their bravery in his report to Sir
Henry Clinton. Copy. 12 pp.
Campbell, Col. R[obert]. Memoranda from manu¬
script book. Losses sustained at battle of
King’s Mountain; participation of David
and Robert Campbell in Capt. James Dy-
sart’s company; rendezvous of troops un¬
der Colonels Campbell, Shelby, and Sevier ;
route to the mountain; joined by General
McDowell who was later despatched to Gen¬
eral Gates ; expeditions under Ensign Rob¬
ert Campbell and Capt. Andrew Colvill;
the battle; court martial to try Tories.
Copy. 4 pp. Endorsed : From papers of
Gov. David Campbell of Va. with D. C.
Kelley.
Campbell, Ensign Robert. Tennessee. Account of
King’s Mountain found among papers of
James Campbell. Writer an ensign in
Capt. James Dysart’s company; in com¬
mand after Dysart was wounded; plan to
intercept Ferguson was Colonels Arthur
and William Campbell’s; Isaac Shelby and
John Sevier agree to cooperate; Colonels
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Tracy and Brannon mentioned ; Robert
Campbell’s part in action described; court
martial orders death of 32 Tories; all but
nine pardoned by commanding officer.
Excerpt from Annals of the Army of Tenn¬
essee and Early Westery History, Nash¬
ville, Tenn., October, 1878; reprinted from
Tennessee Historical Society Payers, 1848.
4 pp.
n. d. Campbell, Ensign Robert. Summary of certificate
attesting services of Col. William Camp-
8DD68b bell at King’s Mountain ; his efforts to rally
troops; secured prisoners upon surrender;
received De Peyster’s sword in surrender;
names of persons who have attested his gal¬
lant services. Copy. 2 pp.
Carrell, James P. Russell County. Narrative of Mrs.
Scott’s captivity at the hands of the In¬
dians. Her husband and children killed
before her eyes; taken prisoner and
marched on a long journey; her escape and
suffering from lack of food; directed to
Virginia settlements by a little dove; mar¬
riage to Thomas Johnson. A. D. 3 pp.
Endorsed: I procured the foregoing nar¬
rative not long since from Mr. James P.
Carrell of Russell and sent it to you. D.
Campbell.
n. d. Carson, William. Warren County, Ky. Supple-
2DD294 mentary pension statement. Copy 1 p.
n. d. Carson, William. York District, S. C. Pension
statement. Revolutionary services under
2DD282-283 Gen. [Thomas] Sumter, Col. [William]
Neal and Col. [William] Graham; partic¬
ipated in battle of Huck’s defeat and
King’s Mountain ; wounded in battle of
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Friday's Fort on Congaree [S. C.] Attest¬
ed by Capt. Robert Wilson. Copy. 2 pp.
n. d. Cilley, Col. C. A. Lenoir, N. C. Statement giving
detailed genealogy of McDowell families;
7DD27-28 children of Joseph McDowell, Gen. Charles
McDowell, Ethan A. McDowell, and
Charles McDowell Jr.; details concerning
Gen. Joseph McDowell. Copy. 2 pp.
Cleveland, W. C. Letter to Lyman C. Draper, Mad¬
ison, Wis. Writer separated from family
since childhood, has no family traditions;
family has almost disappeared since 1860.
A. L. S. 1 p.
n d. Draper, Lyman C. Account of birth and services of
Capt. Samuel Newell, who was wounded
14DD56,57,59,61 at King’s Mountain, and removed to Pul¬
aski County, Ky., with notes on several
phases of his career. A. D. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Additions and corrections, chap¬
ter 1. Facts from different sources re¬
garding the officers and men captured at
Charleston. A. D. 1 p.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Analysis and conclusions from
the diary of Lieut. Anthony Allaire. A.
4DD24-27 D. 4 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Anecdote about a British soldier
in Lord Cornwallis’ army, and his mistak-
13DD145 en idea of honor. Adapted from Bunce’s
Romance of the Revolution. A. D. 2 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Anecdote concerning attack on
General Adair’s bravery; Adair’s services
on commission to run line between Ken¬
tucky and Tennessee. A. D. 2 pp.
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Draper,
Lyman C. Bibliographical data on Camp¬
bells of Virginia; errors in first edition of
9DD88
Appleton’s Clyclopedia of American Biog¬
raphy. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper,
Lyman C. Bibliographical references for
6DD116
the capture of Major Dunlap. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper,
Lyman C. Bibliographical references on
Gen. Charles McDowell, Joseph McDowell,
7DD82
and Upper Fort. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Bibliographical references on
Colonels William Hill, William Bratton,
Wade Hampton, Edward Lacey, Charles S.
Myddleton, James McCall, William Hend¬
erson, Col. Frederick Hambright, Col.
Thomas Brandon, Maj. Robert Crawford,
Colonels William Candler, Richard Winn,
Thomas Taylor, Robert Irwin, John Lisle,
Andrew Neal, William Hagins, James Haw¬
thorn, Benjamin Roebuck, - White,
John Hampton, Henry Hampton, Richard
Hampton, and William Polk. A. D. 14 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Bibliographical references to
prove that Joseph McDowell of Quaker
Meadows commanded at King’s Mountain.
A. D. 2 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Biographical sketch of Col. Ben-
5DD6 jamin Cleveland. A. D. 4 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Biographical sketch of Col. Wil-
7DD148,152 liam Graham. A. D. 2 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Biographical sketch of Gen.
12DD66, 67, 69-72 James Grant, with references, A. D. 5 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Biographical sketch of Col. Ban-
astre Tarleton, with references. A. D.
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Draper,
Lyman C. Chronological sketch of facts of
Cleveland’s life, with references. 2 pp.
Lyman C. Data relative to Gen. Benjamin
Cleveland Jr., died in Clarksville, Ga. 1858.
A. D. 1 p.
Lyman C. Date of birth and death of David
Dickey, 1747-1834. A. D. 1 p.
Lyman C. Excerpt from Dr. Miller’s letter
of Aug. 10, 1880, on Capt. William Twitty.
A. D. 1 p.
Lyman C. Excerpt from Pension Roll
concerning Joshua Cox of Surry County.
A. D. 1 p.
Lyman C. Interview with Zach Holliday,
Adair County, Ky. Account of Daniel
Boone Callaway’s conduct after capture of
February, 1778; Blackfish and Indians at
council ; Blackfish attacks Boone with
tomahawk; Jeremiah Robertson hunting
turkeys for Boone across river from Lime¬
stone is chased by Indians. A. D. 1 p.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Interview with Mrs. M. A. Wash¬
ington. Relates to life of Col. Samuel
1DD303-304 Hammond ; second wife of Irish descent ;
seven children by this union ; only Dr. Ab¬
ner Lewis Hammond and Mrs. Mary Ann
Washington survive; Hammond’s physical
appearance; death of three grandsons in
the Civil War. Copy. 2 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. List of captains who served un¬
der Maj. Joseph McDowell at King’s
7DD1-3 Mountain, with bibliographical data;
names of Rutherford men killed in action ;
facts relating to Gen. Thomas Kennedy.
A. D. 3 pp.
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Draper, Lyman C. List of commissions granted to
Andrew Hampton, with respective dates
6DD108
and places. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
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Draper, Lyman C. List of illustrations for King’s
Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. List of military and civil appoint¬
ments given to Archibald Montgomery,
12DD68
the Earl of Eglinton. A. D. 1 p.
it. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda on Col. Joseph
Winston’s career; various sources with
6DD80, 82, 100 chronology. A. D. 5 pp.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda of genealogy of
5DD73
Moses Cleveland family. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda on origins of Frank¬
lin and Cleveland families from printed
5DD26-28
sources. A. D. 3 pp.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda relating to Cherokee
campaign of 1776; place of rendezvous;
6DD88
guarding of prisoners ; taken from pension
statements of John Yates and Col. Richard
Allen. A. D. initialed. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda relating to Col. Am¬
brose Mills, Captains Taylor and Joseph
17DD11
Ryerson, and Lieut. William Stevenson.
A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
6DD60
Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda relating to Col. Jos~
eph Winston’s father. A. D. 1 p.
it. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Memoranda relating to Col. Wil¬
liam Wofford’s iron works on Pacolet; and
14DD73a
his services in Cherokee campaign and
Revolution. A. D. 1 p.
n. d. Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum concerning Francis
13DD112a Sebastian and William Sumter. A. D. 1 p.
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Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum correcting errors
in obituary notice of Col. Joseph Winston,
6DD84
appearing in National Intelligencer of
May 8, 1815. A. D. S. 1 p.
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Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum. Evidence indi¬
cates both Tories under Col. Ambrose Mills
14DD92a and British under Maj. James Dunlapwere
n. d.
in attack on Col. Charles McDowell on
North Pacolet, S. C., July, 1780 A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum. Gov. David
Campbell’s statement that Andrew Kin-
14DD84a
cannon was a lieutenant under Col. Wil¬
liam Campbell is conclusive. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
8DD58
Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum relating to King’s
Mountain prisoners. A. D. S. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Memorandum relating to Freder¬
ick Hambright’s services in the conven¬
7DD131
tion of 1775. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Nature of Gen. John Campbell’s
defense of Gen. William Campbell; refutes
8DD76
Gov. [Isaac] Shelby’s charges. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Note of statements made by
William Anderson, Joseph Phillips, Jacob
3DD241a
Norris, and Gideon Harrison concerning
the bay horse ridden by Col. [William]
Campbell at King’s Mountain. A. D. 1 p.
in. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Note on Capt. William Beattie’s
14DD72a
age; probably last survivor of Campbell’s
men. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Note relative to Congressional
7DD12c
services of Joseph McDowell of Quaker
Meadows. A. D. S. 1 p.
n. d.
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Draper, Lyman C. Note relative to transcript which
he made of the Shelby papers. A. D. 1 p.
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Draper, Lyman C. Notes concerning attack, July
21, 1776, on Watauga Fort, relieved by
Col. William Russell. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Gen. Joseph Dickson of
North Carolina and Tennessee. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Hampton family. Adam
Hampton appointed second lieutenant in
Capt. Robert Porter’s company of rangers ;
Col. Andrew Hampton plundered by Tor¬
ies in 1780. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Capt. Christopher Irv¬
ine. Deposition of John Gass in Bedinger
case renders it certain that Christopher
Irvine, killed in Logan’s campaign, was
captain from Madison County, stated by
Gen. Henry Lee to have been killed. A.
D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Capt. Daniel McKissick.
A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Gen. Francis Preston’s
exoneration of his son, William C. Preston,
from charges made by Gov. Isaac Shelby;
explanation of how Shelby’s agent secured
certificate of John McCulloch. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Gen. Evan Shelby’s in¬
tended attack on Chickamauga, May, 1777.
A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Shelby-Campbell con¬
troversy. A. D. 4 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Maj. Richard Single-
ton; his military campaigns, and his serv¬
ice in the North Carolina legislature. A. D.
1 p.
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Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Samuel Weir. A. D.
1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes on Maj. Joseph Winston,
Micajah, Joel, and James M. Lewis, Wil¬
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liam Meredith, Miner Smith. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Notes from Western Messenger
on William Pope, Lewis Fields, George
14DD108a Slaughter, Elias and Joshua Barbee, Isaac
n. d.
Shelby, and new road to Cumberland Gap.
A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Quotations from Haywood’s His¬
tory of North Carolina and the Saye manu¬
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script relative to identity of Gen. Joseph
McDowell; served with Gen. John Sevier;
brother to Col. Charles McDowell; son of
“Hunting John.” A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. Reference to Gen. William Camp¬
bell’s article “Hanging the Tory Spy,” in
9DD19a
September number of the Casket for 1883.
A. D. S. 1 p.
n. d.
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Draper, Lyman C. References for Maj. Joel Lewis’
career. A. D. 1 p.
n. d.
Draper, Lyman C. References from Canadian.
Archives, 1874 to correspondence and pa¬
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pers of Hamilton, Abbott, Carleton, Lang¬
lade, Rocheblave, Germain, Burgoyne ;
Canadian Archives, 1881 to journal of Col.
de la Balme; Canadian Archives, 1882, to
correspondence and papers relating to De¬
troit. A. D. 4 pp.
it. d.
Draper, Lyman C. References from Canadian
Archives, 1882, correspondence and papers
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of Hamilton, Killbuck, Zeisberger, Colonels
Gibson, Brodhead, Morgan, Major Taylor,
General McIntosh, Haldimand, Hay, But-
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ler, Clark, Lernoult, Harrison, Bird, Bow¬
man, Boone, Campbell, Dodge, Boyle, Lor¬
raine, Cornwall. A. D. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. References from printed works
to services of Christopher Taylor, Samuel
Williams, Samuel Weir, Gilbert Christian,
Daniel Kennedy, Valentine Sevier, George
Maxwell, William Russell, John Sawyers,
Samuel Hammond, and George Rutledge.
A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. References to military services
and state and national offices held by Gen.
Griffith Rutherford. A. D. S. 2 pp.
Draper, Lyman C. Statement of material about Col.
Samuel Hammond’s life and works to be
found in the state archives. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Summary of certificate in 1799
to Col. Andrew Hampton, signed by jus¬
tices of Rutherford County; commends his
character and actions. A. D. 1 p.
Draper, Lyman C. Summary of Dr. John Welchel’s
pension statement relative to route over
which prisoners from King’s Mountain
were taken. A. D. 1 p.
Dawson, William. Edgefield District, S. C. Amend¬
ed pension declaration. Acted as substi-
157 tute in Capt. Benjamin Tutt’s company, of
Col. Isaac Hughes’ regiment; under com¬
mand of Col. Leroy Hammond at siege of
Savannah; with Capt. John Cain in ex¬
pedition against Indians. Copy. 3 pp.
Evans, John. Virginia. Summary of pension state¬
ment. Served under command of Captain
Headspeth; aided in capture of Tory, Tate,
in Surry County N. C., who was thereupon
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killed by Col. [William] Sheppard. Copy.
1 p.
n. d. Gilbraith, Alexander. Wilkes County, N. C. Sum¬
mary of pension statement. Born Nov. 15,
3DD308-310 1755; stationed at Smoky Camp, under
command of Capt. Richard Allen, Col. An¬
drew Hampton, and Gov. [Benjamin] Lin¬
coln; Col. Benjamin Cleveland ordered in
pursuit of Capt. Luke Lea’s Tories who
were defeated at Ramsour’s Mills [S. C.] ;
Gen. [Nathanael] Greene, Gen. [Andrew]
Pickens, and Colonel Locke mentioned.
Copy. 3 pp.
n. d. Gilbraith, William. Wilkes County, N. C. Sum¬
mary of pension statement. Born in 1753;
3DD308 entered service, 1779, as lieutenant under
command of Capt. John Robbins; joined
Gen. [Griffith] Rutherford’s troops; suc¬
ceeded Robbins as captain; defeat of Col.
[John] Ashe by General Provost at
Brier Creek; also served under command
of Capt. [William] Lenoir and Capt. Jesse
Walton. Copy. 1 p.
n. d. Graham, Gen. Joseph. Lincoln County, N. C. Ac¬
count of the battle of King’s Mountain.
17DD18 Consternation in North Carolina after bat¬
tle of Camden; Ferguson’s threats; Colon¬
els William Campbell of Virginia, Isaac
Shelby, John Sevier, Charles and Joseph
McDowell, and Benjamin Cleveland of
North Carolina, and James Williams of
South Carolina, join forces at Cowpens;
attack on Ferguson on King’s Mountain;
number of troops embodied; losses of
Americans and British; monument erected
to Maj. William Chronicle, Capt. John Mat¬
tocks, William Robb, John Boyd, and Col.
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Patrick Ferguson; anecdotes of Ferguson
and Campbell. Excerpt from Southern
Literary Messenger, September, 1845.
8 pp.
n. d. Hammond, Capt. Abner. Biographical sketch.
Born in Richmond County, Va., Jan. 25,
1DD309-310 1762; at age of fourteen, served with Vir¬
ginia troops and Colonel Matthews ; in bat¬
tle of Stono [S. C] under command of Col.
Leroy Hammond ; commanded company
under his brother, Col. Samuel Hammond,
at Cowpens [S.C.] ; imprisoned at St. Au¬
gustine, Florida; served in legislature of
Georgia; died near Milledgeville [Ga.]
July 9, 1829. Copy. 2 pp.
n, d. Hammond, S[amuel]. Comments made relative to
difficulty of writing authentic history ;
1DD249-251 criticism of [David] Ramsey, H[enry]Lee,
[William] Johnson, on their method of
narrating siege of Augusta. Copy. 3 pp.
k. d. Hammond, S[amuel]. Excerpts from notes. Abner
Richardson, of Gen. A[ndrew] William-
1DD245-248 son’s forces sent to Charleston with two
boat loads of provisions ; difficulties en
route; Capt. Joshua Hammond enrolled as
volunteer in Hammond’s forces. Annota¬
tions by Lyman C. Draper on Capt. Joshua
Hammond and Col. Samuel Hammond’s
services. Copy. 4 pp.
Hammond, Col. Samuel. Statement in support of
pension petition of Jacob Wise. Copy. 1 p.
Hampton, Andrew. Petition to the court of Ruther¬
ford County. Wishes restitution for
specie taken by Tories Mark Powell and
others. A. D. S. 1 p.
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n. d. Henry, Robert. [Clay County, N. C.] Account of
battle of King’s Mountain. Maj. William
17DD28 (34-39) Chronicle’s advance followed by Enoch Gil¬
mer, Hugh Ewin, Adam Barry, Robert
Henry; Chronicle, Mattocks, William Rabb,
and John Boyd killed; William Gilmer, John
Chittim, Robert Henry wounded ; anec¬
dotes of battle. Pamphlet published Mar.
28, 1891 by D. Schenck from Draper’s copy
of Henry’s manuscript. 6 pp. Memor¬
andum by Draper, Henry manuscript re¬
ceived from Dr. J. F. E. Hardy, copied
Jan. 26-29, 1874.
it. d. Henry, Robert. [Clay County, N. C.] Account of
battle of Cowan’s Ford. Death of Gen.
17DD28(6-14) William Davidson; British killed and
wounded; Robert Beattie, Robert Henry,
Charles Rutledge, Joel Jetton, Dick Beal
participants; Nicholas Gosnell, Tory; re¬
treat led by William Polk. Pamphlet pub¬
lished Mar. 28, 1891 by D. Schenck from
Draper’s copy of Henry’s manuscript.
10 pp.
n. d. Henry, William L. Asheville, Buncombe County, N.
C. Letter to Dr. J. F. E. Hardy, Ashe-
17DD28(5) ville, N. C. Transmits manuscript on King’s
Mountain, etc., in Robert Henry’s hand¬
writing; Robert Henry born in rail pen in
Tryon County, N. C.; was lawyer, survey¬
or, school teacher ; his father Thomas
Henry, born in north Ireland. Copy in
pamphlet published by D. Schenck, Mar.
28, 1891. 1 p.
n- d. Herndon, E. W. Asheville, N. C. Letter to Lyman
C. Draper. Dictated to William R. Whit¬
son. Gen. R. B. Vance will give informa¬
tion regarding Col. David Vance and Maj.
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William Mills as soon as campaign is over.
A. L. initialed. 1 p.
[Hutchins, Thomas.] Fragments relating to Gener¬
al Ashe’s defeat on Brier Creek in 1779;
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narrator was with [British commander]
Provost, immediately after the battle; lat¬
ter’s plan to attack Ashe’s rear; British
Major McPherson posted on bridge as a
decoy; details concerning British strategy;
description of battle; incidents of cruelty
and horror attendant on the British actions
after American defeat. Copy. 3 pp.
n. d.
11DD74
Jackson, Gen. Andrew. Nashville, Tenn. Signa¬
ture. 1 p.
n. d.
Jones Jr., Charles C. [Augusta, Ga.] Letter to
Editors of the Chronicle and Constitution¬
7DD12
alist. Writer incloses copies of letters
to Gen. Daniel Morgan relative to services
of Georgians in the battle of Cowpens.
Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
n. d.
Littell, William. Extract from Kentucky Laws, vol.
1, 1807. Quotes Virginia law of 1662 or¬
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dering that women be ducked whose hus¬
bands were involved in suits because of
their scandalizing the neighbors; repealed
60 years ago ; Virginia and Kentucky coun¬
ty courts still charged with providing duck¬
ing stool ; example of its use, 1798. Copy.
2 pp.
n. d. McDowell, Robert. De Kalb County, Ga. Supple-
2DD298-299 mentary pension statement. Copy. 2 pp.
n. d.
McGaughey, Samuel. [Tennessee.] Summary of
pension statement. Born in Pennsyl¬
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vania, 1763; served against Indians under
Col. Evan Shelby; participated in battles
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on Tiger and North Pacolet rivers; under
command of Capt. John Pemberton and
Col. Isaac Shelby at battle of King’s Moun¬
tain; Col. [William] Campbell in chief
command ; served as private, lieutenant,
and captain in eight campaigns. Copy.
2 pp.
n. d. Madison County, Ky. List of militia officers, includ¬
ing James Barnett, John Snoddy, Thomas
llDD14a and Joseph Kennedy, John Miller, William
Irvine, and Samuel Estill. Copy. 1 p.
n. d. Martin, James. York District, S. C. Supplemen-
2DD339-242 tary pension statement. Copy. 4 pp.
n. d. [Michal, G. W. Newton, N. C.] Article entitled
“Early Settlement of the Country.” Rela-
7DD70-78 tive to pioneer life of John McDowell and
Henry Widener; settlement in Catawba
Valley; wrestling match to settle division
of territory; Hunting John McDowell; his
Irish descent; native of Virginia; biograph¬
ical sketch of his son, Joseph McDowell of
Pleasant Garden; names of latter’s chil¬
dren; detailed genealogy of their families.
Copy. 9 pp. Endorsed: From newspa¬
per clipping (no name or date) evidently
published in Catawba Co., N. C. Sent me
by Mrs. W. M. McDowell, to be returned to
her. [L. C. D.]
n. d. [Michal, G. W. Newton, N. C.] Letter to editors
of Catawba paper, correcting error in gen-
7DD78-79 ealogical data furnished in article “Early
Settlement of the Country”; name of Dr.
John McDowell should be inserted; Gen.
Joseph McDowell [of Quaker Meadows]
mentioned; his sons. Copy. 2 pp.
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Montgomery, Hugh. Letter to Capt. Benjamin
Herndon. Writer surrenders his claim
16DD11
and entry to John Webb, to whom order of
survey may issue ; Webb to have balance of
money as writer paid £5 per hundred. A.
L. S. 1 p.
n. d.
Moore, Maj. Henry. Recollections of the Revolution¬
ary War in South Carolina and Georgia.
13DD18
Author’s early life; emigration to South
Carolina in 1774; aided in founding Mount
Zion College; history of school; adjutant
in Col. Owen Roberts’ artillery; invasion
of Florida in 1778-79; capture of Savan¬
nah and events of siege; garrison impris¬
oned on Haddrill’s Point; later paroled in
Virginia; summary of American losses;
notes on Colonels Owen Roberts, Bernard
Elliott, Bernard Beekman, J. F. Grimke,
the Mitchell family, Capt. Bernard Elliott
Jr., Chaplain Moreau, John and Richard
Winn, John Starke, and Col. William
Thompson. Newspaper clipping from
Chester [S. C.] Reporter, Aug. 4-25, 1870.
13 pp.
it. d.
Morganton [N. C.] Blade. Request for information
concerning Col. Elijah Isaacs. Newspaper
15DD55a
clipping. 1 p.
it. d.
Newberry [County, S. C.] History. Account of serv¬
ices of [John] Boyce during the Revolu¬
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tion ; participated in battles of Blackstocks,
King’s Mountain, Cowpens, and Eutaw
Springs; his narrow escape from capture
by Tories, William Cunningham and one
McCombs; goes in pursuit of them, under
command of Casey ; Boyce saved from
hanging by intervention of negro servant,
old Sandy. Copy from pp. 260-261. 4 pp.
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n. d. Neel, William. [Giles County, Va.] Supplemen-
2DD243-246 tary pension statement. Copy. 4 pp.
n. d. Newell, Samuel. Washington County, Va. Sum¬
mary of pension statement. Born in 1754;
2DD407-409 entered service, 1776, under command of
Capt. John Shelby; in Indian expedition
under command of Captains [William]
Cocke, James Shelby, James Thompson,
John Campbell, and William Buchanan;
Indians defeated at Long Island flats ;
lieutenant in Capt. [Andrew] Colvill’s
company ; wounded at battle of King’s
Mountain ; served under Col. Arthur
Campbell in Cherokee campaign, 1780-81 ;
received captain’s commission; died, 1841.
Copy. 3 pp .
n. d. “Octogenarian.” A sketch of John Bishop. Bishop
family fled from British under Huck to
17DD26 (32-35) Sumter’s army; John Bishop became sol¬
dier at sixteen; captured by Tories; men¬
tioned battles of Friday’s Fort, Thom¬
son’s, Big Savannah, Scape Hoar, Biggin’s
Church, Eutaw Springs where Capt. John
Mills had three horses killed under him;
■was with Lacey on Edisto Island and near
Orangeburg; married Mary Sandifer; last
surviving Revolutionary soldier of Chester
County, S. C. Newspaper clipping. 4 pp.
n. d. Patton, Matthew. Union District, S. C. Supple-
2DD247-248 mentary pension statement. Copy. 2 pp.
n. d. Peake, Mrs. C. H. [Fairf orest, S. C.] Sketch of the
career of Lieut. Andrew Caruthers. Born
14DD32a in Scotland; emigrated to Ireland; with
twin brother James removed to Pennsyl¬
vania, then to North Carolina; at King’s
Mountain under Sevier; married Margar-
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et Neely; died in Cabarrus County, N. C.,
1826; sword presented to D. A. R. Conti¬
nental Hall by Minnie Lee Walker, great-
granddaughter. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
Pickens, Andrew. Edgefield [S. C.] Deposition rel¬
ative to genuineness of letters cited from
Gen. Andrew Pickens. Copy. 1 p.
Porter, Col. William. Deposition relating to Maj.
William Green’s conduct during the Revo¬
lution; answers questions asked by Jona¬
than Hampton ; served as captain under
Col. Charles McLean; his confession con¬
cerning his capture by Tories and accept¬
ance of captaincy; served at King’s Moun¬
tain on the British side; General Polk’s
orders to Col. Robert Porter concerning
disposition of persons who had joined
enemy; frequent threats against Green;
his conduct since the war. A. D. 4 pp.
Roberts, J. H. Cherryville, Gaston County, N. C.
Letter to Lyman C. Draper. Colonels John
and Patrick Moore were separated after
battle at Ramsour’s Mills ; Col. John Moore
escaped to Carlisle, Eng. ; detailed descrip¬
tion of Lord Cornwallis’ activities taken
from Capt. [Frederick] Hambright’s
papers. A. L. S. 2 pp. Endorsed: Col.
John and Patrick Moore — abt. Cornwallis
erroneous.
Roberts, James. Letter to J. R. Logan. Biograph¬
ical sketch of writer’s father, Martin Rob¬
erts; born in Virginia, 1758; moved to
North Carolina, 1777 ; enlisted under com¬
mand of Capt. Ralph Faulkner and Col.
Joseph Parker in 1776; made captain,
1778; served as forage master; partici-
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pated in battle at Brandywine, Hagers¬
town, and [Guilford] Court House; after
war married Elizabeth Durbrough ; six
children; appointed justice of peace; died
Oct. 31, 1834. A. L. S. 2 pp.
Roberts, James. Letter to [J. R. Logan]. Summary
of pension papers. Affidavit of Abner
Camp, attesting that William Bradley was
wounded in battle at King’s Mountain;
affidavit of John Harman attesting that
Thomas Patterson was at battle; Samuel
Espey, Joshua Roberts, Joseph Graham,
and Joseph Wilkes also mentioned. A. L.
S. 1 pp.
Sevier, Gen. John. List of twelve Cherokee chiefs.
A. D. 1 p.
Sevier, Gen. John. List of forty-four Cherokee
words with English translation. A. D. 1 p.
Sevier, Gen. John. Portrait. 1 p.
[Shelby, Col. Isaac.] Part of letter to [Judge Wil¬
liam Johnson]. Writer replies after look¬
ing for letters from General Greene and
consulting Judge Todd; denies intention to
accuse correspondent of conscious mis¬
statement; could have had no such views
and expectations as stated, as letter from
Greene referred to was never received, and
in any case could not have arrived before
men were disbanded; men would probably
not have marched if it had; no official
communication and no understanding be¬
tween writer and Sevier, whose promise
of rendezvous was on his own responsi¬
bility, if made; writer states that his
reason for withdrawing from army was
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well known to Marion and Greene ; de¬
plores its connection with apparently dis¬
graceful conduct of his men ; copy of
Greene’s letter calling for men to intercept
Cornwallis sent to Sevier, who had not re¬
ceived such call. A. L. 4 pp.
n. d. Spelts, John. Madison County, Ala. Supplemen-
2DD227 tary pension statement. Copy. 1 p.
n. d. Taliaferro, H. E. [Loudon, Tenn.] Sketch entitled
“Montford Stokes.” Born in 1760; entered
5DD88 Revolutionary army ; captured and con¬
fined on British prison ship ; civil positions
as clerk of county court and clerk of sen¬
ate; declined election to senatorship when
first elected; accepted in 1816; served in
state legislature; made governor of North
Carolina; Indian agent in Arkansas from
1831-1842. Newspaper clipping. 1 p.
n. d. [Twitty, Mrs. T. B.] Engraving of drawing of Fer¬
guson’s headquarters at Gilbert Town,
7DD127 from original made while the house was
still standing. 1 p.
n. d. Vickes, Elijah. Wilkes County, N. C. Summary of
pension statement. Born in Virginia, 1759;
3DD304-307 entered service in North Carolina ; in Cher¬
okee campaign ; officers, Capt. Joseph
Herndon, Capt. Benjamin Cleveland; at¬
tack on Tories; in battles of Stono and
Ramsour’s Mills; guarded prisoners taken
at King’s Mountain ; defense of settlements
against British Colonel Fanning. Copy. 4
pp. Endorsed: Died July 4, 1847; names
of children living in 1854.
n. d. Wallace, Jedediah. Mecklenburg County, N. C.
Reminiscences relative to the British at¬
tempt to repeat the massacre at Pyle’s;
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General Davidson in command of Ameri¬
can forces ; warned of British approach by
narrator’s cousin, John Black, of Maj.
Joseph Graham’s militia; British plan to
attack a failure. Copy. 3 pp.
n. d. [Washington, James H. R. Macon, Ga.] Article
entitled “Another Revolutionary Hero
1DD305-308 Gone.” Eulogy of Col. Samuel Hammond ;
his military and civil services. Document
initialed. 4 pp.
n. d. [Washington, James H. R.] Extracts from obituary
of Col. Samuel Hammond ; his services at
1DD268-269 King’s Mountain; his exploits have been
mistakenly attributed to Leroy Hammond
by several authors. Copy. 2 pp.
n. d. Washington, James H. R. Obituary by “A Friend.”
Born and died in Georgia ; mayor and post-
1DD304 master of Macon. Newspaper clipping.
1 p.
Winston, Joseph. Biographical sketch. Revolution¬
ary services ; participated in attacks on
Cherokee; awarded a sword for services at
battle of King’s Mountain ; political offices.
A. D. 2 pp.
n. d. Woodfin, Nicholas Washington. Obituary. Born,
1810, in North Carolina; in Governor
7DD39-40 Swain’s law office; married Eliza, daugh¬
ter of Col. Charles McDowell ; professional
career. Newspaper clipping. 2 pp.
n. d. - . An account of the march and battle
of King’s Mountain under the command of
16DD66 Col. William Campbell, Oct. 7, 1780. Report
of Ferguson’s advance causes Colonels
William Campbell, Isaac Shelby, Joseph
McDowell, Benjamin Cleveland, John
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Sevier, James Williams, and Maj. Joseph
Winston to unite forces from Virginia,
North and South Carolina, and Georgia;
Col. Arthur Campbell returns to guard
Virginia frontier; Col. William Campbell
chosen to command united forces ; describes
order of attack and defeat and death of
Ferguson; Colonel Tarleton returns upon
receipt of news of Ferguson’s defeat. A.
D. 2 pp.
- . Article entitled “Descendants of
Charles II.” Recounts progeny of Charles
II. Reprint from London journal. 1 p.
- . Article giving quotation from old
University Magazine describing battle of
Musgrove’s Mill, where troops under Col¬
onels Isaac Shelby, Elijah Clarke, and
James Williams defeated Tories and Brit¬
ish under Col. Alexander Innes ; Capt.
Shadrach Inman killed ; pursuit by Col.
Patrick Ferguson. Newspaper clipping.
3 pp.
- . Description of battle of Guilford.
Fought on Mar. 15, 1781 near Guilford
Court House, N. C. ; order of battle similar
to General Morgan’s plan at Cowpens ; Gen¬
erals Eaton and Butler, Col. William Wash¬
ington, Colonels Lee and Campbell in com¬
mand on right ; Generals Lawson and Stev¬
ens in command of Virginia brigades in
rear; third line commanded by Generals
Greene, Huger and Williams, and Colonels
Haws, Green, Howard, and Gunby ; partici¬
pation of Singleton’s artillery; description
of attack; British forces commanded by
Boze, Webster, O’Hara and Leslie; Gen¬
eral Greene orders retreat; Lee’s legion
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and Campbell’s riflemen continue fighting ;
riflemen in pursuit of Lord Cornwallis on
his retreat to Wilmington; General
Greene’s letter to Colonel Lee ; Colonel
Lee’s memoirs gives credit to Colonel
Clarke’s riflemen; reason for his error.
Copy. 7 pp.
n. d. - - . Description of letter of James Shel¬
by, an officer at Dudley’s defeat in War of
16DD52 1812. A. D. 1 p.
n. d. - - . Endorsement of Col. Arthur Camp¬
bell’s biography of Gen. William Campbell ;
8DD86-87 the latter had horse, sword, and pistols pre¬
sented him by Virginia legislature; Con¬
gress passed resolution of thanks ; Col.
Arthur Campbell’s sons and their services
in War of 1812. Copy. 2 pp.
INDEX
Abbeville (S. C.), reference to, 129; resi¬
dents, 280, 284; on route, 387.
Abbeville District (S. C.), resident, 284.
Abbott, - , papers of, 621.
Abernathy, David, pension statement, 286.
Abingdon (Va.), meeting at, 69-70; residents,
98, 224, 230, 234-235, 245, 250, 252, 255-
256, 258, 319-320, 334, 339-341, 346,
349-350, 355-359, 365-366, 375, 384, 390,
531, 534, 562, 564; celebration at, 231;
death at, 333; library club, 367; school,
372; literary club, 504; resident near, 374,
376.
Abingdon District (Va.), Committee of Safety,
159, 340.
Abingdon (Va.) Gazette, article for, 244; let¬
ter to, 252.
Abingdon (Va.) Virginian, letter to, 367;
memoir in, 375; articles in, 533.
Abney, Sam, no information on, 459.
“A.C.A.,” newspaper article, 601.
Adair, James, surveyor, 66; pension statement,
280; toasted, 314.
Adair, John (Tenn.), questioned, 59; at
convention, 65; letter, 192.
Adair, John (Wayne Co., Ky.), pension state¬
ments, 270, 296.
Adair, Gen. John (Ky.), runs line, 615; data
on, 271, 397, 401-402; death, 402.
Adair, L. D., letter, 402.
Adair, Ned, in Indian country, 59.
Adair, Robert F., letter to, 126.
Adair, Wat, mentioned, 524.
Adair, William, toasted, 314.
Adair County (Ky.), residents, 142, 410, 617.
Adair’s Ferry (S. C.), location, 580.
Adams, - — — ■, inquiry about, 131.
Adams, David, sketch, 113.
Adams, Capt. George, militia officer, 113, 164,
611-612; comments on, 350.
Adams, Green, letter, 113.
Adams, John, receives medal, 259.
Adams, Mrs. M. V., address, 535; letters, 539,
547, 550; postal, 552.
Adams, Tabitha, marriage. 359.
Adams County (O.), residents, 307-308.
Agnew, John, on committee, 437.
Aiken (S. C.), Hammond near, 386.
Aitkens, Hugh, messenger, 274.
Aitkin, - , debtor, 202.
Alabama, constitution, 243; early account
lost, 359; regulator at, 501; resident, 513.
Albany (N. Y.), resident, 449.
Albemarle County (Va.), residents, 1, 84, 97,
364.
Albia (la.), resident, 134.
Alcorn, Mrs. — - — -, mentioned, 133.
Alcorn, Col. John, at meeting, 99.
Alexander, Col. - , mentioned, 282.
Alexander, Dr. - , Cornwallis at house of,
298.
Alexander, Col. Adam, in Revolution, 266-267,
286.
Alexander, Daniel, pension statement, 305.
Alexander, Col. George, in Revolution, 267.
Alexander, Isaac, pension statements, 286, 296.
Alexander, James, pension statements, 274,
606.
Alexander, Capt. John M., in Cherokee ex¬
pedition, 294.
Alexander, Joseph, Presbyterian leader, 443.
Alexander, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 263,
294; service under, 281.
Alexander, Ensign Roland, in Revolution, 298.
Alexander, William (Knox Co., Tenn.), pension
statement, 286.
Alexander, William (Wilkes Co., N. C.), pen¬
sion statement, 301.
Alexander, Capt. William, in Revolution, 266-
267, 302, 305.
Alexander, William B., affidavit, 317.
Alexander family, query on, 414; near Char¬
lotte, 421; persecute Tories, 492.
Alexander (N. Y.), residents, 76-77, 312, 315-
320.
Alexander’s ford, location, 534, 537.
Alexandria (Va.), resident, 412.
Algeria, relations with, 196, 239.
Allaire, Lieut. Anthony, diary, 169-171, 581;
escapes, 177; letter, 183; witness, 186;
cited, 540: data on, 560, 572, 574-575, 596,
615; mentioned, 453; memorial, 606; query
on, 580.
Allen, Lieut. Hugh, killed, 389.
Allen, Isaac, British officer, 581.
Allen, Col. Richard, pension statement, 268;
death, 269; service under, 351, 623; state¬
ment, 618.
Allen, Samuel, pension statement, 285.
Allen, T. M., letter, 373.
Allen, Thomas, daughter, 373.
Allen’s place, skirmish at, 279.
Allis, W. R'., letters, 490-495.
Allison, Capt. - - , at King’s Mountain, 552.
Allison, David, officer, 51; goes to Washing¬
ton, 54-56; paymaster, 59.
Allison, Mary, married, 535.
Allison, Col. Robert, on campaign, 298.
Allston, Joseph, letter to, 227.
Allston, Capt. Nathaniel, in Revolution, 270.
Allston, Washington, visited, 322.
Almon’s Remembrancer, letter in, 384.
Alston, Mrs. Catherine, obituary, 448.
Alston, Maj. James, widow of, 448.
Alston, Phil, mentioned, 116-117.
Alsups, - , wages, 3.
Alves, Walter, accounts, 70-71, 73-74; mem¬
orandum, 73; survey notes, 73; journal, 74.
Amberson, William, pension statement, 259-
260.
Amboy (N. J.), native, 576.
American Annual Register, cited, 261.
American Historical Magazine, letter printed in,
316-317; excerpt, 606.
American Review, excerpt from, 353.
American State Papers, description in, 374.
Amherst, Gen. Jeffrey, expedition, 240.
Amherst County (Va.), resident, 300.
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Ancoo. Cherokee messenger, 15; peace nego¬
tiations, 16.
Anderson, - , mentioned, 51; land claims,
192.
Anderson, Capt. - , suppresses Tories, 292.
Anderson, Addison A., reference to, 77; letter
to, 83; letter, 313.
Anderson, Gen. Alexander, letter to, 83.
Anderson, B. P., letter, 401-402.
Anderson, George, paid, 28; in pioneer wars,
330-331.
Anderson, Col. Isaac C., informant, 353; let¬
ter, 355.
Anderson, John, appraised, 162; attack on
Green, 238; and State of Franklin, 331;
data on, 315, 324. 330, 346, 353, 355-356,
375-376; death, 357.
Anderson, Joseph, at convention, 65; descend¬
ant, 77, 90; informant, 131; furnishes aid,
231; judge under Franklin government, 327;
sketch, 313.
Anderson, Luke, mentioned, 111; wounded,
137, 145.
Anderson, Margaret, attestation, 342.
Anderson, Col. Robert, in North Carolina, 53,
188; at Cedar Spring, 277; in Cherokee
campaign, 280, 292; data on, 371.
Anderson, W. E.. testimonial. 248.
Anderson, Capt. William, statements, 60, 619;
data from, 80; in pioneer wars, 330-331.
Anderson family, mentioned, 374.
Anderson County (Tenn.), surveyed. 73.
Anderson Court House (S. C.), residents, 129,
371; records at, 370.
Anderson District (S. C.), established, 370;
resident, 377.
Andersonville (S. C.), resident, 371.
Andrews, G. W., letter, 544.
Andrews, James, testimony, 498.
Annals of the Army of Tennessee and Early
Western History, excerpt, 614.
Annals of Tryon County, plans for revision of,
359.
Annapolis (Md.), resident, 28; threatened,
154; death at, 367.
Annual Obituary Notices, cited, 142.
Anthony, S. H., letter, 552.
Antioch (S. C.), residents, 405, 407-408, 421,
438-439, 473.
Antioch Church, on Ferguson’s route, 542.
Appleton’s Cyclopedia of Biography, cited,
600, 616.
Arbuckle, Capt. Matthew, militia officer, 158-
159; letter, 101; guides army, 389.
Arbuckle, Susan J., letter, 584.
Arbuthnot, Marriot, British admiral, 176-177.
Arkansas, visited, 105; residents, 377, 510;
Indian agent, 632.
Armistead, S., letter, 73.
Armstrong, Capt. - - , in Revolution, 274.
Armstrong, Gen. - , and lawsuit, 68.
Armstrong, Andrew K., statement, 528.
Armstrong, Henry, tutor, 372.
Armstrong, Jo R., postal, 562.
Armstrong, Col. John, data on, 110; mention¬
ed, 115.
Armstrong, Col. Martin, mentioned, 116; let¬
ters, 160, 177, 184; in Revolution, 171,
262, 268, 278, 305, 312, 391.
Armstrong, Martin D., letter, 28-29.
Armstrong, Matthew, pension statement, 305.
Armstrong family, query on, 515.
Arnold, Benedict, in Virginia, 176, 185.
Ashe, Mrs. Ann, toasted, 315.
Ashe. Gen. John, defeat, 262, 265, 273, 277,
279, 284, 300-301, 311, 537, 623, 626; serv¬
ice under, 278, 391.
Ashe, John B., signature, 35; representative,
93.
Ashe, Robert, toasted, 314.
Ashe, Gov. Samuel, signature, 65.
Ashe County (N. C.), residents, 263, 334,
336, 340, 343, 345, 368, 570, 577.
Asheville (N. C.), residents, 420, 422-423,
502, 520-521, 625.
Ashley (Ill.), resident, 409.
Ashley’s Ferry, in South Carolina. 170.
Ashton, Samuel, justice of the peace, 252.
Aspenville (Aspenvale, Va.), residents, 181,
185; burials at, 352, 587.
Astoria (Ore.), resident, 402.
Athens (Tenn.), residents, 130, 340.
Athens (Tenn.) Post, clipping, 132.
Atkins, E. D., amanuensis, 112.
Atkins, Gen. L. D., referred to, 452.
Atkinson’s Fort, officers at, 165.
Atlanta (Ga.), residents, 451, 599.
Atta-culla-culla, Cherokee chief, 143.
Augusta (Ga.), English at, 16; mentioned,
32; residents, 33-34, 135, 287, 586, 607,
626; sends money, 33; besieged, 171, 275,
300, 383, 385-386; council at, 283; Tory
prisoners near, 295; church at, 393; battle
criticized, 624.
Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, article, 600.
Augusta County (Va.), residents, 258, 266,
287, 324, 333, 361, 534; in French and
Indian War, 187, 330, 337.
Averill family, query on, 606.
Avery, Judge A. C., mentioned, 554.
Avery, J. T., letter, 394-395.
Avery, Col. Waightstill, represents Virginia at
treaty, 308.
Avery’s place, troops at, 478; location, 469,
492-494, 500.
Ayersville (Ga.), residents, 541, 559.
B - — — , article, 385.
Baber, B. W., statement, 526.
Bacon, John C., attestation, 293.
Bacon’s Bridge (S. C.), skirmish at, 170; dis¬
charged at, 284.
Baggs, W., mentioned, 28.
Bahin, John, petition, 261.
Bailey, - , delivers cattle, 13; care of pro¬
visions, 15.
Bailey, Mrs. - — — •, paid, 28.
Bailey, William, appointment, 51.
Bain, John, pension statements, 285, 364.
Baine family, query on, 515.
Baird, H. Carey, collector, 158.
Baird, Col. John, militia officer, 154; ranger,
260.
Bakeman, Coleman, in Revolution, 298.
Baker, Col. - , mentioned, 284.
Baker, Dr. - , sketch of Campbell, 352.
Baker, Rev. Andrew, data on, 352.
Baker, Bowling, pension statement, 278.
Baker, Evan, assignee of, 44; commissary, 171.
Baker, Isaac, account, 156.
Baker, John, removes to Kentucky, 358; query-
on, 368.
Baker, Thomas, pension statement, 300.
Balch, Rev. Hezekiah, educator, 64; articles
on, 404.
Bald Mountain, route over, 466.
Baldridge, Capt. John, in Revolution, 282;
data on, 545, 556, 560.
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Baldwin, Ezekiel, attacked, 144.
Baldwin, Isaac, Loyalist, 72; escape, 341,
435-436.
Baldwin, Capt. Isaac, service under, 300.
Baldwin, John, pension statement, 263.
Balfour, Mrs. - ■, account of fight, 346,
Ball, - , visited, 80.
Ball, Lieut. - — — , in Cherokee war, 295.
Ballard, Bland W., visited, 94; interviewed,
100.
Ballard, William, killed, 67, 70.
Ballew, Richard, pension statement, 301.
Ballinger, Mrs. Lucy, testimony, 422.
Baltimore, (Md., not Ohio), residents, 96-97,
100-110, 112-119, 121-122, 135, 238, 343-
347, 349-360, 362, 401; departure from,
120.
Baltimore County (Md.), resident, 101.
Bancroft, George, historian, 456, 592; article,
606-607; journey, 382; papers, 377, 384;
speech, 456.
Bancroft & Company, salesmen, 597.
Banner, Benjamin, mentioned, 520.
Banner, Elisha, letter to, 396.
Banner, Ephraim, mentioned. 520.
Banner, John, letters, 510, 520, 522, 529; re¬
ferred to, 524.
Banner, Joseph, mentioned, 520.
Baptists, ministers, 143, 513; female colleges
opened, 370; affiliation with, 373.
Barbarie, Capt. John, descendants, 581.
Barbee, Elias, notes on, 621.
Barbee, Josiah, notes on, 621.
Barber, Capt. John, in Revolution, 281, 306,
404, 550; mentioned, 298.
Barbour, Col. - , mentioned, 349.
Bardstown (Ky.), resident, 209.
Barkley, William, pension statements, 289,
298, 607.
Barlow, Rev. Joel, author, 229.
Barnard, - , Draper introduced to, 362.
Barnard, W. T., letter, 436.
Barnes, Col. Elias, attacks Tories, 303.
Barnes, Jacob, mentioned, 106.
Barnett, Capt. James, association with, 227,
384; in Revolution, 269, 285; mentioned,
459, 62 7.
Barnett family, data on, 369.
Barr, George R., letter, 375.
Barr, John, death, 197.
Barrett, - , in South Carolina, 183.
Barron, William, pension statement, 290.
Barry, Adam, at King’s Mountain, 625.
Barry, Andrew, pension statement, 550.
Barry, William T., Speech on the Death of
Adams, Jefferson, and Shelby, 259.
Barton, David, father, 508.
Barton, Col. Gabriel, mentioned, 114-115, 117;
letter to, 115; at King’s Mountain, 118-
119, 285; informant, 130.
Barton, Rev. H. M., information from, 565.
Barton, Capt. John, data on, 451, 541, 547,
549, 559, 561, 565, 567-568, 570, 573.
Barton, Col. Samuel, oath, 25; witness, 27;
letter, 44; letter to, 52; papers, 104, 112;
data on, 110, 120, 130; mentioned, 115.
Bartow, Lieut. David, service under. 302.
Baskin, Capt. - , suppressed Tories, 292.
Basley, Mrs. Delilah, relatives, 132.
Bateman, Col. - , service under, 279.
Bates, - , Loyalist, 583.
Bates family, expedition against, 296.
Bath County (Va.), resident, 444.
Battle, Kemp P., letter, 452; praises Draper's
book, 457, 594; reference to, 525.
“Battle of King’s Mountain,” article, 503,
515.
Baugh, Valentine, certificate, 250.
Baxter, - , introduced, 166.
Bay, Mrs. Anna Davis, sketch, 407 ; informa¬
tion on, 414, 421, 425-426, 433; death, 420.
Bay, William, marriage, 407.
Bay Farm (Astoria Ore.), resident, 402.
Beal, Dick, at Cowan’s Ford, 625.
Beale, Beeson, land grant, 154.
Beall, Capt. Alexander, muster roll, 151.
Beall, Walter, letter, 209.
Bean, - , in Chickamauga campaign, 348;
escapes, 454; eulogizes Sevier, 607.
Bean, Jesse. See Been.
Bean, John, query on, 128; descendants, 375.
Bean, Robert, notes on, 82; names station,
376.
Bean, Russell, chastises coward, 82; incident
about, 365.
Bean, Capt. William, mentioned, 128.
Bean family, mentioned, 375.
Bean’s Station, inquiry at, 8; named, 376.
Beard, James A., power of attorney, 607.
Beard, James H., father’s pension statement,
366.
Beard, Capt. John, attacks Indians, 210, 212.
Beard, William, account, 156; pension state¬
ments, 266, 293, 355, 357, 366.
Beard, William E., publisher, 599.
Bearden, John, pension statement, 296.
Beasley, Isom, pensioner, 106.
Beattie, Abel, killed, 571-572.
Beattie, Capt. David, officer, 171, 235, 249,
610, 612; testimonial, 234, 244-245; at
King’s Mountain, 249, 256, 286; service un¬
der, 304, 331; descendants, 535; estate, 562.
Beattie, John, at King’s Mountain, 535, 610;
estate, 562.
Beattie Sr., John, sons, 534.
Beattie, Joseph, at King’s Mountain, 223; age
of, 619.
Beattie, Mary, married, 535.
Beattie, Matthew, letters, 534, 564.
Beattie, Robert, at Cowan’s Ford, 625.
Beattie (Beatty), Thomas, data on, 529, 549.
Beattie, Capt. William, referred to, 363; de¬
scendants, 535.
Beattie’s Ford, American defeat at, 299.
Beatty, James, pension statement, 264.
Beatty’s Creek (N. C.), land on, 562.
Beaty, Adam, obituary, 142.
Beaufort, Col. - , in controversy, 91.
Beaufort (S.C.), resident, 258.
Beaver Creek (N. C.), militia on, 160, 167.
Beaver’s Dam (Ga.), march from, 189.
Beckham, Capt. Abner, in Revolution, 351.
Beckley, John, certificate, 226
Beckwith, Maj. George, receipt, 205; has old
newspapers, 103-104; letter from, 109.
Bedford, - -, hanged, 439.
Bedford (Va.), settlers of, 1.
Bedford County (Tenn.), residents, 262, 264,
291, 296.
Bedford County (Va.), enlists men, 9; mu¬
tiny punished, 63; during Revolution, 265.
Bedford Hill, Whigs near, 476.
Bedinger, Maj. George M., visited, 97; in
court suit, 239, 620.
Bedinger’s Branch, land on, 239.
Beech Bottom Fort, supplies for, 165.
Beekman, Col. Bernard, in Revolution, 538;
notes on, 628.
Beeler, Jacob, at King’s Mountain, 248; pen¬
sion statement, 265.
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Beeler, Joseph, testimonial, 248.
Been (Bean), Jesse, order, 13; money for, 14;
notes on, 82.
Been, Robert. See Bean.
Belew Creek Mills (N. C.), resident, 561.
Bell, - , receipt from, 8; home, 46, 207;
in Revolution, 343.
Bell, Hugh F., visited, 95; mentioned, 111,
129, 370; notes on, 143.
Bell, Parson R., notes by, 140.
Bell, William, appointment, 51.
Bellefontaine (Mo.), garrison at, 233.
Belleview (Tenn.), residents, 71, 95, 97, 101,
103, 108-109, 115-116.
Belmont (Va.), resident, 18.
Belue, Bennett, opposes treaty, 44-45;
schemes, 50.
Belvidere, resident, 205.
Bench. See Benge.
Benedict, David, History of the Baptists,
quoted, 426.
Benge (Bench, Benje, Bunch), John, wound¬
ed, 9; influence, 11, 26; messenger, 161;
commands Indians, 206; killed, 356.
Benjamin, Park, information on, 321.
Benje. See Benge.
Bennett, James Gordon, information on, 321.
Bennett family, mentioned, 388.
Bentley, Hon. J. A., letter to, 495.
Benton, - , messenger, 9.
Benton, Col. Thomas Hart, history, 377.
Bergen, Maj. Ben, information by, 394; men¬
tioned, 487.
Berkley’s Creek (S. C.), troops near, 179.
Bernard, John, witness, 73.
Berrien, Judge, return of, 135.
Berry, Capt. Andrew, in Revolution, 274; at¬
testation, 296.
Berry, Capt. John, in Revolution, 275.
Berry, William, toasted, 315.
Berry, William T., mentioned, 129, 148.
Berwick’s Iron Works, troops at, 390; Sum¬
ter at, 411.
Bethabara (N. C.), camp at, 175. 177, 184.
Betrico, at treaty negotiations, 25.
Beverly, John, data on, 570, 573.
Beverly, Robert, death, 364.
Bibby, John, hanged, 439, 563.
Bickerstaff. See Biggerstaff.
Bickley, Capt. Charles, pension statement,
309; services, 350.
Big Bear, Cherokee chief, 437.
Big Crab Orchard Fort, roll of men at, 2.
Big Creek, treaty at, 26; lead at, 191; Indian
defeat at, 309; pioneers at, 355; mill on.
471.
Big Doe River, in Tennessee, 476; mill on,
490.
Big Flat Creek, resident, 595.
Big Glades (Ga.), in Revolution, 366.
Big Sandy River (Ky.), forks of, 67.
Big Savannah, battle mentioned, 629.
Big Spring, location, 474.
Big Squaw, letter to, 9.
Biggerstaff, - ■, widow, 562.
Biggerstaff, Capt. Aaron, settlement, 183; data
on, 514; spelling of name, 514, 517;
wounded, 526.
Biggerstaff family, mentioned, 512, 517; notes
on, 562.
Biggerstaff’s old field, court martial in, 493;
Loyalists hanged at, 501, 504, 526-527, 575;
data on, 508, 516-517, 523; location, 497;
burials, 562.
Biggin’s Church (S.C.), Gen. Marion at,
2 74; British attacked at, 290, 403, 629.
Bird, Col. Edward, home, 542.
Bird, Col. Henry, papers, 622.
Bird, Capt. James, attacks Tories, 282.
Bishop, - ■, Loyalist, 555, 573.
Bishop, Jacob, survey for. 73.
Bishop, John, sketch, 629.
Bishop family, incident, 445.
Bivingsville, origin, 461.
Black, - , widow, 379.
Black, Gabriel, wounded, 94, 107.
Black, John, warns Americans, 633.
Black, Joseph, mentioned, 47 ; at convention,
65.
Black, Samuel, mentioned, 510.
Black, Thomas, toasted, 315.
Black Hole, Indian fight at, 265, 276-277.
Black Hoof, informant, 113.
Black River (N. C.), Tory defeat at, 279;
tributary of, 409.
Blackburn, Ambrose, data on, 570.
Blackburn, Rev. Gideon, mentioned, 213.
Blackburn, Capt. Samuel, home burned, 462;
sketch, 496, 502; data on, 520, 536, 547;
service under, 611.
Blackburn. William, data on, 510, 520, 561.
Blackburn family, query on, 515.
Blackfish, Shawnee chief, at council, 617.
Blackledge, William, memoir to, 55; letter to,
64-65; relatives, 126.
Blacklucks family, persecutes Tories, 492.
Blackmore, Maj. George D., sketch, 107.
Blackmore, Capt. John, mentioned, 43, 106,
109, 119; death, 105; descendants, 116; in¬
quiries about, 118.
Blackmore, William, appointment, 50; sketch
by, 107.
Blackmore’s Fort, ranging from, 167.
Black’s Station (S. C.), residents, 584-585.
Blackstocks (S. C.), battle of, 274-277, 283,
285, 289, 291, 295, 351, 388, 392, 395, 411,
448, 466, 539-540, 543, 628; commander
at, 280; Tarleton defeated at, 355; articles
on, 391-392; residents, 446, 458.
Blackstocks Fort (S. C.), in Revolution, 269-
272.
Bladen County (N. C.), in Revolution, 303.
Blain, Robert, letter, 580.
Blair, Col. - , in Hightower campaign, 354.
Blair, Andrew, grantee, 153.
Blair, Archibald, clerk of council, 173.
Blair, F. P. referred to, 402.
Blair, James, pension statements, 285, 310.
Blair, John, agent, 153.
Blair, Capt. John, in Martin’s campaign, 243,
354; rescues King, 338; account of, 376.
Blair, Samuel, informant, 106; queries on, 128.
Blair family, relations, 559.
Blakelock, Samuel G., statement, 552.
Blakemore. See Blackmore.
Bland, Col. - , defeated, 170.
Bland papers, mentioned, 355.
Blankenship, - , account with. 161.
Blankenship, John, gives warning, 308.
Blanton, James, information from, 579..
Blasingame, Capt. John, service under, 275;
at Ninety Six, 296; data on, 412.
Bledsoe, Col. Anthony, letters, 7, 9, 11, 102,
140, 169; report, 161: in Revolution, 7,
246, 354; influence, 27, 80; land grants,
37, 206; data on, 85, 118, 320, 324, 329,
331, 380; in legislature, 141; surveys
boundary, 111; daughter, 96; death, 43,
200; papers, 102.
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Bledsoe, Capt. Isaac, recommended, 8; mes¬
sage of, 9; messenger, 25; removal, 10;
oath, 25; services, 161, 163-164, 246; data
on, 85, 105, Ill, 324, 329, 331; descend¬
ants, 95; land grant, 169; discoverer, 107;
power of attorney, 200.
Bledsoe, Mrs. Isaac, relatives, 90, 93.
Bledsoe, Mrs. Mary, power of attorney, 200;
testimony, 380.
Bledsoe family, inquiries about, 86; comments
on, 327.
Bledsoe’s Lick (Tenn.), discovered, 107.
Blevins, • — — discoveries, 81.
Blevins, Henry, testimonial, 246.
Blevins, William, mentioned, 376.
Blevins family, desperadoes, 364; mentioned,
379.
Bliss, Leonard, and Clark papers, 120.
Bliss (N. C.), resident, 528.
Blockhouse (Va.), resident, 355.
Bloodworth, William, enters into contract, 607.
Bloody Fellow, Cherokee chief, 52, 58, 218,
330, 376.
Blount, John Gray, letter to, 64; brother, 126.
Blount, Richard B., sketch written for, 141.
Blount, William, in Revolution, 64, 258, 303;
reference to, 29, 34; letters, 25, 27, 29, 32-
33, 49, 51-60, 63-65, 206; petitions, 27,
192; report, 204; letters to. 56. 207-208,
213; Indian superintendent, 49, 57; at In¬
dian treaty, 70; appointed governor, 140;
appointments, 50, 53; services, 76-77; af¬
fairs with, 53-54, 117-118, 204, 233; acts as
governor, 212, 216, 225; request, 210; ac¬
cused of treason, 218-219; data on, 56, 65,
232, 316; relatives, 126; sketch, 141.
Blount, Mrs. William, attends meeting, 55;
visits friends, 58.
Blount, Gen. William A., reference to, 126.
Blount, William G., parentage, 77; testimonial,
248.
Blount, Gov. Willie, letters, 55, 62, 64-65,
236; education, 56; war plans, 99; work of,
77; friend of Jackson, 130; mentioned, 109;
writes tribute, 76; papers of, 86, 90;
articles, 140-141.
Blount family, comments on, 327.
Blount College, chartered, 64.
Blount County (Tenn.), resident, 65.
Blountsville (Tenn.), residents, 138, 532, 552.
Blue Licks (Ky.), defeat at, 26, 96, 142, 293.
Blue Spring (Tenn.), land at, 221; Indian
battle, 295, 312.
Blythe, Rev. James, letter for, 206.
Bobo, Simpson, letters, 457, 461, 465, 467,
483, 491, 495, 514; data on, 458, 462-463,
473; letter to, 469, 477, 484.
Boelle, - , at King’s Mountain, 526.
Bogart, William H., inquiry about, 132.
Bogart, William S., letter, 455.
Boggs, Thomas, toasted, 315.
Boggs, Thomas G., mentioned, 431.
Bolling, — — , letter to, «0.
Bolton, Thomas, on committee, 437.
Bond, - , fight with. 497.
Bond, J. W., letters, 555, 566.
Bond, Jesse, queries on, 129; hunting expedi¬
tion, 325, 336, 343-344, 347.
Bond, William, on hunting trip, 340.
Bond County (Ill.), resident, 570.
Bonnett, Capt. Lewis, mentioned, 142.
Bookout, Marmaduke, survey for, 73.
Boon, John, mentioned, 128.
Boone, - , wounded, 10.
Boone, Daniel, account, 156; residences, 348,
372-373, 570; son killed, 377, 600; makes
trail, 84; route, 549; services, 85, 100. 148,
358; companions, 120, 542; relatives, 94, 97,
113, 345, 353, 368; papers, 98, 621; data
on, 103, 116, 347, 369; mentioned, 117,
375, 558; Blackfish adopts, 617: biography
planned, 119, 127-128, 132, 599; portrait,
373.
Boone, Capt. Nathan, militia officer, 233.
Boone, Samuel, in Kentucky, 197.
Boone, Squire, descendants visited, 118-120.
Boone, Susanna, pensioner, 106.
Boone girls, captured, 96, 101.
Boone family, notes on, 134.
Boone (N. C.), location of, 577.
Boone County (Mo.), resident, 373.
Boonesborough (Ky.), residents, 5, 159; siege
of, 96; early days at, 239.
Boran, Basil, appointed, 51.
Borens River, mouth, 581.
Bostick, Capt. - , in Revolution, 288.
Boston (Mass.), residents, 447, 452.
Boston (Mass.) Gazette, article, 153.
Botetourt County (Va.), residents, 12-13, 164,
430; officials of, 187.
Botta, Vincenzo, History oj the Revolution,
cited, 331-332.
Bouchelle, Capt. Thomas S., reference to, 547;
letters, 570, 577.
Boudinot, Elias, mentioned, 200.
Bouquet, Col. Henry, expedition, 364.
Boutelle, Col. - , survey, 517; reference to,
514.
Bowdoin College, address at, 425.
Bowen, Charles, commission for, 194; pen¬
sion statement, 264.
Bowen, Reese, property for fort, 2; killed,
175, 264, 322; information on, 334; at
King’s Mountain, 359, 610.
Bowen, Capt. William, Tennessee explorer,
114; reminiscences of, 120; militia officer,
165, 264, 322; data on, 323; services, 309,
350; successor, 334; at Long Island Flats,
335.
Bowen family, notes on, 334.
Bowen’s River. See Camp Creek.
Bowers, Capt. Barney, Loyalist, 264.
Bowles, William A., with Creeks, 55.
Bowman, - , messenger, 160; free negro at
King’s Mountain, 534.
Bowman, Capt. - , killed, 283; residence,
601.
Bowman, Col. John, certified copy, 19; ad¬
ministrator, 193; information on, 93, 100:
gives notification, 227; Indian campaign,
96, 142; paper, 622.
Bowyer, Capt. John, Indian skirmish, 151-152;
activity, 167.
Boyce, James P., letter, 497.
Boyce, John, data on, 497, 628.
Boyd (Floyd), Col. - , Loyalist, 240, 269,
277, 281, 292.
Boyd, J. B., collector, 158.
Boyd, J. Q. R., letter, 476.
Boyd, John, at King’s Mountain, 527, 538;
death, 134, 438, 472, 625; monument, 623.
Boyd, Capt. Thomas, pension statement, 298.
Boyd’s Creek (S. C.), battle of, 139, 321, 349-
350, 368.
Boyer, Philip, papers, 622.
Boys, Isaiah, killed, 99.
Boys, Mrs. Isaiah, prisoner, 100.
Boze, - , British officer, 634.
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Brackett. - , exhibition of, 237; successful,
321; visits artist, 322.
Braddock, Gen. Edward, campaign, 373, 382;
defeat, 597-598.
Bradford, Henry, appointment, 50.
Bradford, John, printer, 259.
Bradford, Mary, marriage, 78.
Bradley^ Col. Edward, commander, 99.
Bradley, Isaac S., letter to, 603.
Bradley, James, land grants, 37.
Bradley, William, wounded at King’s Moun¬
tain, 631.
Brady, Gen. Hugh, letter to, 104.
Brady. Capt. Samuel, inquiries about, 104;
in Revolution, 116, 118; companions visit¬
ed, 120.
Bragg, Charles F., publisher, 599.
Brahan, Capt. - , messenger, 99.
Branden, - , unknown, 138.
Brandon. Col. Thomas, in Revolution, 267,
272. 280, 289, 293; defeated, 310, 593; in
Florida expedition, 355; reference, 616.
Brandywine (Pa.), battle at, 259, 365, 367,
428, 631.
Brank, Peter, data on, 556.
Brank, Robert, kills Loyalists, 492, 602.
Brannon, Col. - , mentioned, 614.
Brannon, Albert, and spiritualists, 138.
Brannon, Edward, survey for, 73.
Brannon, John, mentioned, 138.
Brant, Joseph, material on, 450.
Brasel, - , author, 90.
Brasel, James, killed, 67, 70.
Brasel, Robert, attacked, 67.
Brassfield, John, surveyor, 74.
Bratton, Hugh, toasted, 314.
Bratton, Dr. John S., proposes celebration, 313.
Bratton, Mrs. Martha, parentage, 98; attacked,
314, 406; toast to, 315.
Bratton, Robert, toast to, 315.
Bratton, Samuel, toast to, 315.
Bratton, Thomas, note regarding, 315; toast
to, 314.
Bratton, Col. William, in Revolution, 290, 365,
395; at Rocky Mount, 307; surprises en¬
emy, 392; troops under, 445; incident of,
445; toast to, 314; references, 616.
Brattonville (S. C.), celebration at, 313-314.
Brazil, minister to, 417.
Breas, Richard, pay, 4.
Breath. Cherokee chief, 110.
Breazeale, John W. M., Life, sent, 454; cited,
127.
Breckenridge, Capt. - - , in Revolution, 343.
Breckenridge, Gen. - - ■, militia officer, 216.
Breckenridge family, fortune of, 342.
Breckinridge, - , bonds. 49.
Breckinridge, John, runs boundary line. 18.
Breeding, John, at King’s Mountain, 290.
Brevard, Maj. Hugh, in Revolution, 538, 550.
Brewer, - , informant, 131.
Brickley. John S., referred to, 131.
Bridgeville (Ala.), residents, 407, 415, 417,
421, 433, 436.
Bridgewater (N. C.), resident, 421.
Brier (Bear) Creek (Ga.), in Revolution, 262,
265, 273-274, 277, 279, 284, 301, 623, 626.
Brier Creek (N. C.), camp on, 175; resident,
518; location of, 535, 549.
Briggs, Capt. Benjamin, interviewed, 106.
Briggs, Joseph, land of. 343.
Briggs, Samuel, land of, 343.
Bright’s place, burial at, 226; location, 470.
Bright’s Spring, location, 486, 491-492, 495,
499-500.
Bright’s Trace, route, 466, 469, 476; loca¬
tion, 478, 494, 500.
Brindletown (N. C.), battle at, 464; loca¬
tion, 472; resident, 476.
British Public Record Office, material on
King’s Mountain, 458.
Brittain, Lieut. James, service under, 279.
Brittain (N. C.), residents, 498, 500-501, 508,
512, 516, 521, 526, 529, 531, 534, 537, 543,
545, 548, 556, 562-564, 577, 579; church¬
yard, 568.
Brittain Presbyterian Church, on route, 523.
Broad River (S. C.), residents, 400, 426;
partisan warfare on, 179, 461, 485, 488, 498,
511, 523, 610; fords, 500, 547, 581, 586;
ferry, 4 73; sketch map, 585.
Broad River (Tenn.), resident, 201.
Brock, R. A., secretary Virginia Historical
Society, 551; letter, 564.
Broddy, John, at King’s Mountain, 255.
Brodhead, Col. Daniel, in Revolution, 112,
116; service under, 259, 307; papers, 621.
Brooke, Gov. Robert, letter to, 63.
Brooks, Cash, mentioned, 376.
Brooks, Capt. George, in Revolution, 270.
Brooks, Littleton, pension statement, 297.
Brooks, Philip, survey for, 73.
Brooks, William M., letter, 421.
Brooley, Sergt. John, service under, 290.
Brown, - , furlough, 555.
Brown, Col. - ■, incites Indians, 15-16.
Erown, Gen. - — - — , service under, 303.
Brown, Ann, marriage, 438.
Brown, Bird, referred to, 139.
Brown, Elizabeth, prisoner, 100.
Brown, Capt. Gabriel, in Revolution, 297, 305.
Brown, H., land surveyed, 32.
Brown, J., justice of peace, 257.
Brown, Col. Jacob, inquiries about, 89; serv¬
ices under, 289.
Brown, James, signature, 66; killed, 99.
Brown Jr., James, killed, 99.
Brown, Mrs. James, prisoner, 100.
Brown, John, clerk, 26.
Brown, John, Kentucky and Virginia con¬
gressman, 39, 64; letters, 34, 209-210; let¬
ters to, 35, 194, 225.
Brown, John (S. C.), in Revolution, 415;
family, 417; killed, 421, 433-434; residence,
447.
Brown Jr., John, killed, 99.
Brown, Col. John G., letter to, 259.
Brown, Joseph, Loyalist, 222-223, 280, 295;
hanged, 340, 343.
Brown, Joseph (Mo.), pension statement, 75.
Brown, Col. Joseph (Tenn.), letters, 108-110,
122; mentioned, 94, 107, 117, 122, 128-129;
visited, 95; interviewed, 99; prisoner, 100,
142; marriage, 421; family, 434; incident
of, 446; death, 133.
Brown, Milton, letter, 93; mentioned, 109.
Brown, Patrick, letter, 216.
Brown, Polly, prisoner, 100.
Brown, Lieut. Robert, service under, 310;
toast for, 314.
Brown, Samuel, militia officer, 108; troops of,
385-386.
Brown, Stewart, information on, 407.
Brown, William, mentioned, 76; wounded, 100.
Brown family, Floyd aids fortunes of, 342;
inquiry about, 606.
Brown County (Ill.), resident, 567.
Brownfield, Mrs. Brazilia, mentioned, 399;
residence, 401.
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Brownfield, Capt. John, in Revolution, 266,
271, 302.
Brownson, N., signs document, 201.
Brownsville (Tenn.), resident, 378, 584.
Brunswick County (Va.), resident, 580.
Bryan, - - , messenger, 160.
Bryan, Daniel, visited, 94; interviewed, 97;
death, 113.
Bryan, Mrs. E., uncle, 574.
Bryan, Col. Morgan, commands Tories, 348.
Bryan, Peter, departure, 51.
Bryan, Col. Sam, Loyalist, 268, 302; defeated,
298; inquiry about, 368.
Bryan family, party affiliations of, 345.
Bryant, - , kills Indians, 200.
Bryerly’s Ferry, battle of, 295.
Bryson, Maj. Daniel, marriage of, 377; affi¬
davits for, 195, 234, 241; pension state¬
ment, 276, 301, 305, 307, 608; omitted,
592.
Bryson, Capt. John, in Revolution, 310.
Buchanan, Alexander, killed, 134; note for,
154.
Buchanan, H. R., letter, 107.
Buchanan, James, reference to, 108.
Buchanan, Maj. John, commands troops, 88,
331; mentioned, 90, 114; surveyor, 27, 357;
sells land, 334; residence, 337; relatives,
133, 361; death, 107.
Buchanan, Mrs. John, relatives, 90, 115;
transfer, 154; still living, 92; death, 95.
Buchanan, Capt. Patrick, service under, 280.
Buchanan, Capt. William, militia officer, 109,
164, 166, 265, 629; at Long Island Flats,
352; death, 349.
Buchanan’s Station (Tenn.), attacked, 56,
133-134, 145.
Buchannon, Col. John. See Buchanan.
Buckingham’s Island, encampment at, 316.
Buckley, John, clerk of Virginia assembly,
178.
Buffalo (N.Y.), residents, 83-89, 326-327, 332-
336, 338.
Buffalo Creek (N. C.), resident, 496; crossing
of, 580-581, 583-586.
Buffalo Ford, location, 475.
Buffington, - , messenger, 161.
Buford, Col. Abraham, associated with, 294;
joins troops, 389; killed, 389.
Buford, Capt. Henry, militia officer, 163.
Bull Run Creek (Va.), native, 413, 430.
Bullard, Capt. Joseph, military service, 136;
killed, 329, 338.
Buller, Capt. Isaac, in Revolution, 76, 87;
killed, 88.
Bullitt, Col. Thomas, recommended as judge,
209; data on, 355.
Bullock’s Creek (S. C.), location, 579-580,
586; church near, 593.
Bunce, Oliver Bell, Romance of the Revolu¬
tion, anecdote from, 615.
Bunch. See Benge.
Buncombe County (N. C.), residents, 241,
278, 297, 308, 339, 343, 349, 368, 513, 589,
625; erected, 546; clerk, 425.
Buncombe Road, location, 472, 477.
Burgess, Dyer, attestation, 307.
Burgin, Capt. A., testimonial, 538, 553-554;
letter, 546.
Burgin, Mrs. Alaney, referred to, 514.
Burgin, Maj. Ben., statements, 514, 522, 542,
545, 552; death, 546.
Burgin, D., letter, 522.
Burgoyne, Gen. John, surrender, 343; papers,
621.
Burk, Isham, pension statement, 300.
Burk, Capt. John, in Revolution, 300.
Burke, A., letter, 220.
Burke, Isaac, survey for, 74.
Burke, John, Loyalist, killed, 480, 483-484,
489.
Burke County (N. C.), residents, 278, 2S4,
297, 394-395, 468, 522; removal to, 298;
atlas of, 601-602; divided, 546; in Revolu¬
tion, 263, 285, 291, 526-527, 538, 545, 547;
troops from, 444, 486, 520, 522.
Burke Road, route via, 583, 586.
Burk’s Garden (Va.), resident, 342.
Burney, Simon, gives talks, 19.
Burns, Alexander, sergeant, 6.
Burns, Capt. James, attends meeting, 34.
Burr, Aaron, and Jay Treaty, 64; visits Ten¬
nessee, 147.
Burris, William, toasted, 314.
Burton, — — , surveyor, 74.
Burwell, W. A., letter, 72.
Bush, William, carries commissions, 11.
Bush River, skirmish at, 272.
Bushey Run (Pa.), battle of, 352, 364, 541.
Bute County (N. C.), resident, 351.
Butler, Capt. — — , in Revolution, 268; serv¬
ice under, 288.
Butler, Col. Anthony, mentioned, 218.
Butler, Rev. D. E., of Georgia, 510.
Butler, Gen. John, discharge, 171; at battle
of Stono, 273; mentioned, 294.
Butler, Mann, letter to, 62; informant, 115.
Butler, Pierce, and Jay Treaty, 64.
Butler, Richard, Indian commissioner, 29:
papers, 621.
Butler, Col. Robert, has manuscripts, 108;
secretary, 241.
Butler, Thomas, descendants, 78.
Butler, Gen. William, in Revolution, 281, 284-
285, 291, 631; orders, 493; mentioned, 316,
634.
Butler, Mrs. William, parentage, 108.
Butler massacre, executed, 433.
Butler’s Plantation, attack at, 351.
Butt, J. A., letter, 498-499.
Byars, William, militia officer, 610.
Byers, Edward, toasted, 315.
Bynum, F. G., letter for, 558.
Bynum, John, data on, 555.
Bynum, John Gray, letters, 357, 519; error,
514.
Bynum, Gen. John S., letter to, 378.
Bynum, W. P., lends letter, 237, 552; letter
to, 527; letters, 489, 507, 511, 515, 521,
523, 535, 555, 560, 565, 575; data on, 535;
memorandum, 608.
Bynum, William S., letter, 558.
Byrd, Capt. Amos, settlers near, 260.
Byrd, Col. William, in French and Indian
War, 81, 187; referred to, 362; papers, 357;
library, 367.
Byrd, Dr. William, probable descent from,
362.
Caball, N. F., list of papers, 595.
Cabarrus County (N. C.), residents, 441, 630.
Cabell, D. S. G., certificate, 561; letters, 565,
567.
Caffrey, Capt. - , notes on, 131, 133.
Cage, Col. William, appointment, 50; and
State of Franklin, 331.
Cain, James, mentioned, 94.
Cain, Jesse, attends meeting, 34.
Cain, Capt. John, in Indian expedition, 622.
Cain, Patrick, pension statement, 292.
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Cain, William, address, 428.
Cairo (Tenn.), resident, 246.
Caldwell, Alexander, surveyor, 66.
Caldwell, David, Presbyterian leader, 443.
Caldwell, Howard H., ode, 381.
Caldwell. James, pension statement, 608.
Caldwell, Rev. Joseph, autobiography, 402.
Caldwell, Robin, notes on, 602.
Caldwell, Capt. Samuel, attestation, 282, 296;
data on, 531.
Caldwell County (N.C.), residents, 469, 471,
474, 484, 499, 505, 530, 535, 543, 549,
573, 590.
Caldwell’s place, British captured at, 270.
Calhoun, - , of Kentucky, marriage. 494.
Calhoun, Edward B., letters, 403, 423; refer¬
red to, 415.
Calhoun, John C., secretary of war, 240:
certificate from, 257; related to Pickens,
332; overseer for, 416.
Calhoun family, mentioned, 388.
California, residents, 128, 411; pioneers of,
566.
Calke, James, facts on, 433.
Callahan, Ned, militia offcer, 160.
Callaway, Elijah, letters, 101, 343, 345, 357;
recollections of, 117; helps compile data,
334; son of, 345; questionnaire for, 368;
death, 369.
Callaway, Elizabeth, captured, 96, 101. 356.
Callaway, Frances (Sarah), captured, 96, 101,
356; married, 353.
Callaway, Col. James (Va.), to send ammu¬
nition, 180; lead mines agency, 358; data
on, 348.
Callaway, Dr. James (S.C.), letters, 344, 346,
351, 353, 356, 369, 372-373, 443; referred
to, 544; questionnaire for, 347, 352, 358;
notes by, 351; map, 373; amanuensis, 357;
daughter, 540; death, 443-444.
Callaway, Joseph, foils capture attempts, 336,
348.
Callaway, Micajah, captured, 617.
Callaway, Mrs. P. E.. letter, 557.
Callaway, Richard (S.C.), attacked by Loyal¬
ists, 343, 346-348; wounded, 352, 599.
Callaway, Col. Richard (Ky.), letters found,
98, 100; account of capture, 101; data ex¬
pected, 102; mentioned. 117-118, 345.
Callaway, Sarah. See Frances Callaway.
Callaway, Thomas, in French and Indian War,
345; data on, 347-348.
Callaway Sr., William, in French and Indian
War, 345.
Callaway, Capt. William, aids escape, 348;
military service, 358; Loyalists visit, 570,
599.
Callaway, William S., letter, 599.
Callaway family, genealogical data. 353, 577.
Callaway County (Mo.), resident, 298.
Callon, W. P., letter, 459.
Calvert, S., attestation, 293.
Calvitt, Frederick, scalped. 9, 72.
Camden (S.C.), in Revolution, 170-171, 180,
263, 270, 288, 295, 302-303, 394, 510, 515,
565, 607, 623; prisoners taken at, 178, 397;
region, 415; residents, 173, 289, 415.
Cameron, Alexander, British Indian agent, 7,
10, 161. 308.
Cameron, Paul, owns papers, 360.
Camp, Abner, affidavit, 631.
Camp family, inquiry about, 606.
Camp Creek, route via, 582, 584; location,
585-586.
Camp McFadden, location, 501.
Camp Montgomery (Miss.), resident, 75.
Campbell, Capt. - , Loyalist, 292.
Campbell, Mrs. - , defense against Indians,
354.
Campbell, Alexander, pioneer, 260.
Campbell, Gen. Alexander W., owns papers,
568.
Campbell, Col. Arthur, commission, 13, 15;
troops for, 3; message for, 22; captivity,
338, 349, 364; reports, 10, 31, 106. 124,
608- 609; in Indian campaigns, 26, 80-81,
84-85, 93, 182, 230, 271, 286, 290, 299,
312, 316-317, 331, 337, 341, 348, 368, 629,
634; not at Long Island. 327-328; state¬
ment of account, 154; list, 159; receipt, 169;
administers oath, 165; represents Fincastle
County, 359; land agent, 361; thanks for,
184; presents memorial, 346; opinion on
Constitution, 198-200; feud with Floyd,
352; and State of Franklin, 323: letters,
1-2, 11, 14, 26, 102, 157-158, 171-173, ISO,
186, 189-190, 196, 199, 200-201, 207-208,
212, 216, 218, 224-225, 227. 229-230, 582,
611; narrative, 541, 609, 635; letters to, IS,
120, 160, 164-165, 167, 172, 174-175, 185-
186, 188-193, 197-198, 200-202. 205-207,
217, 231, 244, 356; letters found, 98; resi¬
dence, 324; sons, 343; data on, 320. 333,
335-336, 350, 359; characterized, 89, 91,
322: death, 231; identity, 613.
Campbell, Arthur L., letter, 231.
Campbell, Catherine H., letter, 426.
Campbell. Charles, letters, 355, 357, 362-364,
366; History of Virginia, 362.
Campbell, David (brother of Arthur), secre¬
tary of commission, 185; services, 101-102,
260, 291, 308; address, 204; letters, 230,
258, 260, 359; letters to, 221, 226, 229-231,
234, 256; executor, 231; certificate, 253,
255; daughter, 323; grandfather, 327; testi¬
mony, 377; sketch, 323.
Campbell, Capt. David (Hawkins Co. Tenn.),
services, 210.
Campbell, Gov. David (of Va.), recommends
Draper, 79, 159; visited, 88, 98; informa¬
tion from, 85, 117, 333-334, 337-33S, 375;
609- 612; letters, 132, 317, 319-320, 322-323,
326-327, 332-333, 335-336, 339-341. 349-
350. 352-353, 356-366. 368, 372, 376-377,
380-381, 384; letters to, 89, 258, 317, 326,
340, 348, 355; papers, 580, 582; pension
statement, 350, 358; mentioned, 91, 93,
113, 619; sketch of Russell, 597; death,
390.
Campbell, Judge David (of Tenn.), in legis¬
lature, 141; appointed judge, 193; work of,
56; mentioned, 51, 54-55, 144, 260; son,
326; agreement, 612.
Campbell, David H., characterized, 343; ac¬
count of father’s captivity, 349.
Campbell, Edward, letter, 230.
Campbell, Edwin R., letters to, 237, 318-322;
poem dedicated to, 321.
Campbell, George W., career, 77.
Campbell, Jacob, mentioned, 133.
Campbell, James, testimonial, 247; papers of,
613.
Campbell, Jeremiah, attestation, 312.
Campbell Sr., John (of Va.), receipt for, 2:
services, 88, 157, 165, 172, 264, 324, 327,
333, 337, 341, 380, 629; memorandum for,
161; receipts, 168; letters, 230; articles,
255, 353; letter to, 256; data on, 91, 137,
377; biography, 333-334; obituary, 358.
Campbell, John (of Md.), letter, 197.
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Campbell, John (of Pittsburgh), letter, 166.
Campbell, John (of Richmond), letter to, 245.
Campbell, Capt. John (of regular army), let¬
ters, 233, 236; home of, 600; relinquishes
captaincy, 610; service under, 612.
Campbell, Capt. John (of Tenn.), orders for,
207; at Eaton’s Station, 324.
Campbell Jr., Gen. John (of Va.), letter, 374;
note, 375; letter to, 255; defends William
Campbell, 619; attestations, 612.
Campbell, Maj. John, letter to, 375: articles,
411, 533, 558-559, 562; papers, 540.
Campbell, John B., letter, 232; letter to, 233;
death, 238; correspondence, 250.
Campbell, Rev. John D., letter, 207.
Campbell, John W., letter, 292.
Campbell, Macartan, letter, 203.
Campbell, R. R'., letter, 530.
Campbell, Richard, certificate, 169; informa¬
tion on, 321.
Campbell, Robert, pension statement, 299;
capture, 512; at King’s Mountain, 613-614;
journal, 229, 530, 568; buys land, 343; ac¬
count of, 541; death, 411; sketch, 352;
obituary, 261.
Campbell, Dr. Samuel, account by, 355.
Campbell, Thomas, surveyor, 74; letter, 130.
Campbell, Thomas J., letter, 326.
Campbell, Virginia, married, 390.
Campbell, Gen. VVilliam, at battle of Point
Pleasant, 322, 333; in Indian wars, 276,
358; at battle of Guilford, 634; understand¬
ing with Arthur Campbell, 335; not at Long
Island, 343; in Revolution, 270, 273, 280;
at King’s Mountain, 115, 124, 173-174, 222,
226, 235, 248, 257, 260, 263-264, 284, 289-
290, 329, 332, 348, 353, 364, 376, 391,
456, 531, 607-608, 623-624, 627, 633-634;
chosen commander-in-chief, 503, 522; reas¬
ons for election, 533; orders, 174-175, 181;
preparations for attack, 249, 499, 511;
route taken, 517, 523; treatment of Loyal¬
ists, 231, 339, 396, 518, 525, 587; account
of King’s Mountain, 176, 229-230, 245, 522,
545, 573; vote of thanks for, 178-179, 230;
sword voted heirs, 224; indemnity for, 327;
eulogized, 229-230, 337; signature, 88, 315;
letters, 160. 172-173, 175, 181, 185; men¬
tioned, 317, 320, 356; letters to, 158, 172-
173, 180, 184-185; services, 80, 326, 333,
341, 350; data on, 85, 89, 98. 317, 353,
459, 505, 508, 525, 564, 635; death, 186;
burial place, 352; tomb, 587; signature, 88;
manuscripts, 375, 455, 554, 609, 635; mus¬
ter roll, 181; officers, 379, 526, 535; ser¬
vices under, 76, 82, 287, 309, 381, 619;
biography, 320, 450, 505, 600; articles on,
565, 567, 569, 621; widow remarried, 359,
377; information from, 336; descendants,
322, 503, 591; characterized, 322; Shelby’s
attack on, 88, 124, 228-233, 244-249, 558,
595; defense of, 573, 619; testimonials for,
234-236, 244-249, 377.
Campbell, William B., reference to, 78-79,
115; opinion, 88; visited, 101; mentioned,
91-93, 116, 120, 136; letters, 124, 322-327,
333-336, 339, 374, 390; sends data, 102,
260; in Tennessee, 245; in Mexican War,
118, 357, 359.
Campbell, William W., letter, 359.
Campbell family, papers, 117; genealogy of,
320, 328, 350; mentioned, 374; information
on, 411; relatives, 536; bibliographical data,
616.
Campbell-Shelby controversy. See William
Campbell, and Isaac Shelby.
Campbell County (Tenn.), mutiny punished,
63; surveyed, 73.
Campbell’s Station (Tenn.), Indians near, 57;
residents, 221, 226, 253, 323, 372; settle¬
ment, 260-261; founder, 327.
Campbellton road, troops on, 393.
Canada, French stir insurrection, 32 ; in War
of 1812, 236.
Canadian Archives, referred to, 621.
Candler. Col. William, in battle at Blackstocks,
291, 351; mentioned, 392, 402; commands,
395; references, 616.
Cane Creek (S.C.), skirmish at, 171, 279,
302, 394, 410, 464, 466, 468, 470-472, 476,
479, 482, 490-492, 494, 509, 512, 514;
mouth of, 586; location of battlefield, 486,
499, 516, 564; residents, 453, 492; troops
at, 498; route via, 523.
Cane Run Church, petition, 211.
Cannon, James, pension statement, 295.
Cannon family, query on, 606.
Cannon County (Tenn.), resident, 78.
Cantrell, Mrs. - , letter to, 116; mentioned,
117.
Cantrell, Clinton, mentioned, 116, 119; letter
to, 118.
Cantrell Mill, location, 490, 495.
Canty family, facts on, 428.
Capers, Rev. Ellison, prayer, 509.
Capers, Henry D., letters, 417-418, 423.
Capers, J. H., letters, 418, 426.
Capers, Capt. James H., information on, 417.
Capers, Capt. William (Billy), describes Sum¬
ter, 417; facts on, 427-428.
Capers family, facts on, 418.
Capps, W. R., A Condensed History of the
Battle oj King's Mountain, 505.
Carland, Daniel, relatives, 108.
Carleton, - , departed, 59.
Carleton, Gen. Guy, orders, 191; papers, 621.
Carlisle (England), resident, 509; Loyalists at,
526, 630.
Carlisle (Pa.), letter from, 159.
Carmack, - , quoted, 337, 354.
Carmack, Alexander, informant, 93.
Carmack, Cornelius, in battle, 88; death. 375.
Carmack, John, statement, 341.
Carmichael, Daniel, recommended, 213.
Carnahan, John, letter, 166.
Carnesville (Ga.), resident, 528.
Carolina, commissioners, 30; visited, 58;
plans for, 381; migration to, 403; and
Congress, 405. See also North Carolina and
South Carolina.
Carolina Gazette, articles from, 66-68.
Carolina Spartan, criticized, 392; reply, 392.
Carolinian, clipping from, 503.
Carondelet, Baron de, letter, 218.
Carpenter, Casander, killed, 368.
Carpenter, Capt. Peter, in Revolution, 281.
Carpenter, S. H., objects for, 384.
Carr, George, pension statement, 294.
Carr, Capt. John, letter, 132; narrative, 134;
author, 136.
Carr, Thomas, commissioner, 91.
Carr, William, attestations, 273, 304.
Carrel], James P., mentioned, 363; narrative,
614.
Carrick, Rev. Samuel, educator, 64.
Carrington, Edward, mentioned, 39; command¬
er, 61; letter, 63.
Carrington, Thomas, resided with, 430.
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Carrington, V. P., letters, 455, 555.
Carroll, Charles, gets medal, 259.
Carroll, Daniel, commissioner, 31.
Carroll, John, kills Huck, 314; toasted, 314.
Carroll, Thomas, toasted, 314.
Carr’s Creek (Va.), natives, 534; settlement
attacked, 337.
Carruthers. See Caruthers.
Carruth’s place, on Ferguson’s route, 542.
Carson, Andrew, reference to, 544.
Carson, B. S., father’s pension statement, 365-
366.
Carson, D. P., letter, 517.
Carson, E. T., sells library, 450.
Carson, George, referred to, 519.
Carson, Capt. John, owns manuscript, 522,
571.
Carson, Col. John, at King’s Mountain, 222;
attestation, 295; toasted, 314; hospitality of,
306; data on, 496, 513, 602; takes protec¬
tion, 394; married, 537; statement, 522,
545.
Carson, Joseph M., referred to, 324.
Carson, Lieut. Samuel, in Revolution, 298.
Carson, Samuel P., in duel, 492.
Carson, Mrs. Samuel P., recollections, 514,
517, 526-527; statement, 524; corrected,
532-533.
Carson, Capt. Thomas, in Revolution, 266;
toasted, 315.
Carson, Capt., Walter, pension statement, 295;
service under, 365.
Carson, William, pension statements, 268, 365,
614; toasted, 315.
Carson family, data on, 499.
Carson’s Ford. See Alexander’s.
Carter, - , account with, 215.
Carter, Col. - , to attend meeting, 14.
Carter, David, pension statement, 274.
Carter, Mrs. Elizabeth (widow of John), hus-
hand’s pension statement, 311.
Carter, Mrs. Elizabeth (widow of Landon),
husband’s pension statement, 311-312.
Carter, Col. John, land survey, 12; inquiries
about, 89, 375; pension statement, 311:
residence, 174, 500; in Cherokee war, 208.
Carter, Gen. Landon, descendant, 77; inquiries
about, 89, 317; documents, 78; letter, 196;
notes on, 322; in battle, 276, 500; with
Sevier, 318; pension statement, 311-312.
Carter, Capt. Robert, service under, 280.
Carter, William B., parentage, 77; letters, 77,
500; letters to, 482-483; referred to, 532.
Carter family, descendants, 471.
Carter County (Tenn.), resident, 311.
Carter’s Fort (Tenn.), troops stationed at,
307.
Carter’s Valley (Tenn.), troops stationed at,
299.
Cartersville (Ga.), veteran at, 533; resident,
546.
Carthage (Tenn.), residents, 260, 324, 327,
339, 374.
Cartmell, Capt. - - , in Revolution, 280.
Caruthers, Lieut. Andrew, data on, 501;
sketch, 629.
Caruthers, Rev. Eli W., author, 364, 570;
relates anecdote, 383.
Caruthers, James, anecdote of, 383; migration,
629.
Caruthers, Capt. Robert, service under, 280;
anecdote of, 383.
Cary, James, recommended, 213.
Cary, John, deposition, 153.
Casey, Col. Levi, letter to, 188; letters, 189-
191; in Revolution, 271, 277, 628.
Casey, William, letter, 208; letter to, 213.
Casey County (Ky.), residents, 410, 413,
422-423.
Casket, article referred to, 621.
Cass Station (Ga.), resident, 520.
Cassidy, Charles, author, 86, 90.
Castbolt, Mrs. - , referred to, 134.
Castle, Samuel, pension statement, 312.
Castle Hill, resident, 22.
Castleman, Abraham, notes on, 131.
Castleman, Andrew, visited, 90, 93, 96; men¬
tioned, 111; in Indian fight, 137.
Castleman, Benjamin, witness, 37.
Castlewoods (Va.), ranging from, 167; Rus¬
sell’s residence, 323.
Caswell, Gov. Richard, mentioned, 25, 29-30,
144, 168; letters, 34, 36, 196; letters to,
197; appointment by, 87: commissions, 168-
169; proclamation, 195; in Revolution, 279,
294.
Caswell County (N.C.), camp in, 15.
“Catawba,” pseudonym, 404.
Catawba (N.C.), residents, 536.
Catawba County (N.C.), residents, 464, 514,
518, 524, 529, 542.
Catawba Indians, commander of, 302; history,
441.
Catawba River, in Revolution, 282, 292; fords,
395, 470; settlers on, 408, 476, 544, 601,
627; Ferguson on, 511; forts on, 478, 535,
543.
Catawba Valley, settlers, 493; fort, 522-523.
Cathcart, Joseph, pension statement, 270.
Cathey, Mrs. - , gives warning, 394.
Cathey’s Creek, encampment on, 543.
Cathey’s Fort, location, 469.
Cathey’s Mill, location, 470, 479, 490, 493-
494; troops at, 476, 478; data asked on,
479, 486.
Cathoo’s Mill. See Cathey’s.
Catron, Judge John, report of, 106; settles
Clark claim, 345.
Cauley, Francis, pensioner, 106.
Cavanaugh, Philip, probable spy, 3.
Cave Spring (Tenn.), resident, 122.
Cavet, Richard, appointed, 51.
Cawood, John, testimonial, 248.
Cayuga Indians, treaty, 29.
Cedar Creek, in Kentucky, 160.
Cedar Creek (S.C.), Loyalists attacked at, 284.
Cedar Shoal Creek, mentioned, 447.
Cedar Spring (S.C.), battle, 171, 277, 281,
383, 387-388, 390, 410, 438, 458, 461, 465,
475, 523, 593; battle ground, 461, 467, 473;
diagram, 473; residents, 47, 460, 465, 473;
graves near, 460.
Cedar Springs (Tenn.), letter from, 200.
“Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of
the Battle of King’s Mountain etc.,” article,
509.
“Centennial Day,” article, 507.
“Centennial Jottings,” article, 507.
“C. E. S.,” note from, 608.
Chamberry, George, account, 595.
Chambers, Benjamin, referred to, 369.
Chambers, Charlotte, Memoirs, 590.
Chambers, Capt. John, toasted, 314.
Chambers, Mary Avery, letter, 488.
Champaign County (O.), resident, 294.
Champe, William, in Kentucky, 197.
Chapel Hill (N.C.), residents, 369, 371, 452,
457, 591, 594.
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Chapman, Henry, witness, 151.
Chapman, John G., portrait copy, 373.
Chapman, Thomas, list of surveyors, 66.
Charles II, mistress, 432: descendants, 634.
Charles IV, king of Spain, 44.
Charleston (S.C.), mentioned. 31, 33, 41, 47,
59: in Revolution, 258, 263, 267, 297, 339,
359; retreat to, 171, 180; siege, 277, 287,
293, 295, 311, 378, 388, 427, 430; capture
of, 170, 381, 394, 417; in British hands,
177-178, 181, 183-184, 188, 577, 603, 615,
624; residents, 27, 33. 127, 220, 261, 3S7,
380-381, 385-395, 398-399, 402, 405, 421,
428, 448, 455-456. 586; Sumter’s house at,
407; in 1812, 578; library, 397; articles
from, 195.
Charleston (S.C.) Courier, clippings, 183, 285,
382, 386, 390-392; editorial, 385, 387;
letter to, 388, 394; articles, 395; reprint,
258.
Charlotte (N.C.), retreat from, 180: residents,
411, 425, 465, 505, 507, 511, 515, 521, 523,
535, 539, 544, 548, 555, 560, 565, 575, 578,
608; family near, 421.
Charlotte and Atlanta Railway Company, pre¬
sents flag, 506.
Charlotte County (Va.), residents, 67, 456.
Charlotte (N.C.) Democrat, article, 579.
Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, excerpt from, 506-
507.
Charlotte (N.C.) Southern Home, of 1879,
444; article, 507.
Charlottesville (Va.), resident, 536.
Charlton, Arthur, riot at home of, 153; de¬
position, 154.
Chattahoochie River, lands near, 219.
Chattanooga (Tenn.), residents, 114, 531; in
Cherokee campaign. 337.
Chauga Church, founded, 426.
Chauga River (S.C.), forks of, 554, 568.
Cherokee Ford, location, 472, 580, 585; Fer¬
guson at, 610.
Cherokee Indians, peaceful, 1, 3, 10, 60, 63,
65, 165, 185, 201, 289; location, 4, 41, 64,
70-72, 81; war of 1763, 240; chiefs visit
England, 103; trader for, 52; agents, 34,
38-40, 42, 70, 126; visit to, 45, 52, 73, 332;
arrangements with, 13-14, 19-20, 26, 52, 55;
treatment of, 42, 46; hostilities, 38, 56-57,
104, 107, 124, 139, 152, 157, 173, 187,
201, 204, 208, 210, 212, 214, 308; expedi¬
tions against, 6, 13, 81, 100, 261-263, 265,
267, 270-272, 277-278, 280-281, 284-286,
290-292, 294-295, 298, 301-302, 304, 306-
307, 311-312, 316, 337, 330-331, 340, 343,
345-346, 358, 365, 369, 371, 380, 429, 439,
463; campaign of 1776, 160-161, 195, 324,
541, 566, 571, 583, 618; campaign of 1780-
1781, 184, 230, 629, 632; campaign of 1782,
189-192, 551; treaties with, 11, 15, 17, 21,
23, 30-33, 185, 193, 204-206, 219-220, 227,
240, 330; chief’s letter, 145; speech for,
195, 228; captives, 206, 209, 356; chiefs
meet, 55, 58; visit Congress, 175; offered
Spanish protection, 218; boundary marked,
350; claims, 71; relations after Revolution,
329, 344; enumeration of, 224; chiefs, 379,
414, 437, 439; vocabulary, 632; removal,
43, 233.
Cherry Mountain. See Flint Hill.
Cherryville (N.C.), residents, 509, 511, 526,
630.
Chester (S.C.), residents, 402, 437, 447-448.
Chester County (Pa.), residents, 262, 287,
572.
Chester County (S.C.), in Revolution, 417,
629; residents, 437, 441, 443, 445-446, 461,
475, 592.
Chester District (S.C.), resident, 280.
Chester (S.C.) Reporter, clipping, 628.
Chesterville (S.C.), resident, 410.
Chestnut, Col. James, acquaintance, 382.
Chestnut Grove (S.C.), residents, 441, 443,
461, 475, 592-593.
Chever, Charlotte L., letters, 427-428.
Chew, Maj. James, militia officer, 165.
Chicago (Ill.), city attorney, 117; Indian
trade at, 239.
Chicago (Ill.) Tribune, clipping, 447.
Chickamauga towns, hostility, 24, 201 : mes¬
sages from. 200; negotiations with, 16, 21,
23, 42, 190; expeditions against, 26, 38, 42,
52, 172, 278, 331, 342, 348, 541,
569, 620; troops for, 168; chief, 29.
Chickasaw Bluffs, treaty at, 241.
Chickasaw Indians, visited, 49; warn whites,
26, 57, 63; treat with Spaniards, 57; ne¬
gotiations with, 15, 19, 24, 26, 32-33, 55-
57, 66, 71, 240-242; hostilities, 201, 210:
war with Creeks, 63, 145, 231, 236; agent,
40-42; friendly, 48, 71, 233; residents, 57.
Child, R. A., oration, 600.
Childers, - , appointed, 51.
“Children of the Martyrs,” article, 449.
Childress, Henry, pursues Indians, 137.
Childs, George W., book presented to, 593.
Chilhowee, Cherokee town, 182.
Chimney Top Rock, on boundary, 16.
Chippewa, battles of, 26, 238.
Chisel. See Chiswell.
Chisholm, Capt. Elijah, appointment, 51;
statement, 57; treats with Indians, 66.
Chisholm, John, letter, 214; referred to, 216.
Chisum. See Chisholm.
Chiswell, Col. John, discovers lead, 80; en¬
lists troops, 290.
Chittim, John, wounded, 471, 525, 625.
Chitwood, Capt. James, executed, 181, 183,
239, 512, 517; burial, 526, 562; stole lead,
563.
Choctaw Indians, treaty negotiations, 32-33,
55-57; friendly, 233; fight Creeks, 236.
Chota, Cherokee village, 7, 16, 23, 42, 173,
182, 201; news from. 12; danger at, 15;
resident, 31; settlers ejected, 41; captured,
312.
Chrisman, Isaac, survey for, 73.
Christian, Col. George, letters, 88, 324-325,
330, 337, 354, 375-376; consulted, 90; in¬
formant, 93; at Lookout Mountain, 331;
references, 374.
Christian, Capt. Gilbert, agreement with, 28;
militia officer, 162, 211, 213, 355; appraisal,
162; claim, 192T services, 324, 330-331, 334,
337, 348; reference to, 622.
Christian, Israel, residence, 337.
Christian, John, son of Robert Christian, 324.
Christian, Robert, surveyor, 66; sons of, 324;
in pioneer wars, 330; under Sevier, 376.
Christian, Col. William, muster roll, 6; mes¬
sages to Cherokee, 15-17; orders for, 18,
124; presents to Indians, 20; at Point
Pleasant, 308, 322, 328, 330, 333; in Rev¬
olution, 75, 104, 113, 337, 350; Cherokee
campaign, 6-7, 161, 182, 208, 306, 541;
skirmish, 153, 301; at treaty, 308; com¬
mands troops, 173, 543; services under, 82,
258, 293-294, 297, 299, 309, 386; buys
cattle, 166; letters, 12-13, 28, 152, 160. 164,
167, 174, 185, 188, 190, 192-193; letters
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found, 98; papers, 117, 120, 342; account,
11; commission, 15; aid, 24; with Sevier,
318, 321, 367; data on, 84, 89, 100, 329;
home, 180, 185; refusal of, 372; appoints
meeting, 199.
Christian family, notes on, 323.
Christie, James, delivers goods, 22.
Chronicle, Maj. William, at King’s Moun¬
tain, 223, 281, 298, 479-480, 486; appoint¬
ed, 422; killed, 438, 472, 503, 511, 625;
burial place, 477; monument, 623; data on,
113, 439, 511; officers, 526, 611, 625;
sketch, 505.
Chronicle and Constitutionalist, cited, 214-215;
letter to editors, 626.
Cilley, Clinton A., letters, 469, 471, 474, 484,
499, 505, 530, 535, 549, 590; statements,
492, 615.
Cilley, Gen. Joseph, relative of, 506.
Cilley papers, mentioned, 504.
Cincinnati (O.), residents, 237, 292, 319, 321-
322, 449-451, 492, 503, 576, 582-592, 595,
597-599, 601; handbill from, 598.
Cincinnati (O.) American Pioneer, excerpt
from, 337.
Cist, L. J., owns letter, 249.
Claiborne, Henry L., information from, 500,
541; letters, 520, 534, 549, 566; letter to,
540; book presented to, 593.
Claiborne, John F. H., letters, 457, 515.
Claiborne, Thomas (of Tenn.), sketch by,
500; letter, 540.
Claiborne, Thomas (of Va.), Congressman,
220.
Claiborne, Gov. William C. C., notes on,
77; queries on, 316-317.
Claiborne County (Tenn.), surveyed, 73.
Clanosee, Cherokee messenger, 15; peace nego¬
tiations, 16.
Clapp, J. C., postal, 487; letter, 520.
Clark, Abraham, Congressman, 36.
Clark, Capt. Benjamin, in Revolution, 285.
Clark, George, survey for, 160.
Clark, Gen. George Rogers, reports from, 20-
21, 26; services in Revolution, 92, 95, 102,
104, 112, 121, 171, 190, 601; recognized,
78, 85; dispatches for, 188; on Indian ex¬
pedition, 293; claims, 345; data on, 93,
100, 103, 565; biography planned, 135,
592; papers, 98, 101, 105-106, 113, 115-
116, 118-120, 342, 344, 622.
Clark, Isaac, author, 86, 90.
Clark, John, attestations, 310, 312.
Clark, Col. John, in Revolution, 272, 277,
300, 385, 392, 395, 461, 593; quarrel with
Martin, 329.
Clark, Lieut. John, service under, 300.
Clark, Jonas, pension statement, 263.
Clark, Lardner, protest, 34.
Clark, Gen. Marston G., visited, 118.
Clark, Richard, appointed, 51.
Clark, William, bond, 168.
Clark family (of Ky.), 53.
Clarke, Col. - - ■, of South Carolina, 385.
Clarke, Gen. Elijah (of Ga.), in Revolution,
171, 238, 275, 283-284, 291, 383, 607, 613,
634-635; in Indian wars, 329; letter en¬
closed, 45; inquiries about, 86; account of,
98, 373.
Clarke, O. P. G„ letters, 511-512, 519, 543,
551, 577.
Clarksville (Ga.), residents, 325, 432, 446,
496, 617.
Clarksville (Tenn.), residents, 90, 141, 217,
220-223; visited, 92-93, 95; ferry at, 199.
Clay, Henry, visit planned, 113.
Clay family, in western Virginia, 3.
Clay County (Ky)., resident, 278.
Clay County (N.C.), residents, 422, 427, 625.
Clayton, Lambert, affidavit, 241.
Clayton (Ala.), residents, 403-404, 406, 411-
412.
Clear Creek (N.C.), resident, 513.
Clements, Cornelius, pension statement, 286.
Clem’s Branch (S.C.), troops at, 445.
Clendenin, Thomas, toasted, 315.
Clendennin, James, retreat under, 375.
Cleveland, - •, The Life and Adventures of
Cleveland, natural son of Oliver Cromwell,
referred to, 429.
Cleveland, Absalom, data on, 432, 446, 497.
Cleveland, B. F., letter, 489.
Cleveland, Capt. Benjamin, pursues Tories.
268; guards frontier, 312; on Cherokee
campaign, 632.
Cleveland, Col. Benjamin, in Revolution, 117,
351; at King’s Mountain, 222-223, 229,
285, 381, 534, 536, 543, 600, 608-610, 623,
633; treatment of Loyalists, 107, 171, 238,
495, 555, 573, 623; description of battle,
176, 245, 573; commands troops, 175-176,
288, 303, 306, 310, 339, 440, 442, 540,
544, 554, 559, 563; route taken, 394, 466;
captured by Loyalists, 356, 549, 561, 563,
565, 577, 599; holds court martial, 565; suc¬
cessor, 549; letter to, 45; signature, 88;
anecdote of, 89; assignment of note, 194;
inquiries about, 85-86, 102, 331, 414, 427;
mention of, 113, 265, 311. 326, 416, 433-
434, 515; data on, 89, 120, 253-254, 264,
269, 302, 334-335, 347-348, 370-371, 413-
414, 429-431, 438-441, 443, 445-446, 451-
452, 462, 475, 480, 499, 503, 513, 518,
539-540, 547-548, 551, 554, 570, 603; sword
of, 550, 552-553, 561, 563, 566; grant from
king, 432; sketch of, 325, 332, 336, 340,
343-344, 354, 440, 616-617; descendant of
Cromwell, 325, 329, 332, 346-347; planta¬
tion, 431, 541-542, 554-555, 569; corpulen¬
cy, 555; grave, 426, 432, 568; monument,
600; sons, 428, 565; relatives, 91, 412, 420,
425, 431, 435, 438, 446, 487, 497, 546, 557,
559, 565, 568, 591; friend, 379; manu¬
script on, 468.
Cleveland, Gen. Benjamin, grandson of
Colonel Cleveland, 428, 446; visited, 475;
letter, 325; dispatch, 315; data on, 325,
617.
Cleveland, Rev. Eli, son of Capt. Robert, 441.
Cleveland, George C., questionnaire for, 438,
481; letter, 442; serves in War of 1812,
443; gives facts, 446.
Cleveland, Jeremiah, letter, 343; daughters,
429; son, 428; facts on, 431, 435; death,
489.
Cleveland, Jesse, marriage, 412.
Cleveland, John, of Spartanburg, 547.
Cleveland, John (of Tenn.), troubles, 59.
Cleveland, John (of Va.), pioneer, 325, 428,
435; residence, 431; sons, 430; services,
427.
Cleveland, Capt. John (Devil), data on, 91,
446; death, 559; sketch, 494, 528; debt,
194.
Cleveland, Rev. John (brother of Benjamin),
mentioned, 265, 416, 428; death, 426; des¬
cendants, 416, 442, 447; data on, 426, 432,
487, 497.
Cleveland, John B., letters, 412-414, 420, 426,
444, 451, 468, 550; sketch by, 413.
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Cleveland, Col. Larkin, data on, 336, 602-605;
in battle, 42; wounded, 343-344, 354; rela¬
tives, 91, 416, 428; descendants, 416, 431,
487.
Cleveland, Mrs. M. H., reference to, 413; let¬
ter, 428.
Cleveland, Mary, ode, 600.
Cleveland, Moses, memoranda of genealogy,
618.
Cleveland, Nehemiah, address, 425; postal,
445; letter, 446; memoir, 447.
Cleveland, Oliver, earliest known, 435.
Cleveland, Osborne, referred to, 370; sketch,
41t>.
Cleveland, Presley, account, 425; facts on,
431, 446; search for letter of, 445.
Cleveland, R. M., interview, 425; letter, 441;
death, 489.
Cleveland, Reuben, testimony, 416; grandson,
416; neighbor, 426; questionnaire, 432.
Cleveland, Capt. Robert, messenger, 222 ; in
battles, 313, 428, 430, 557; relatives, 413,
420, 428, 431, 441, 534, 548, 568; residence,
416, 551; query on, 427; relic of, 554,
558; facts on, 430, 438; rescues brother,
325, 440, 561; date of death, 576-577, 581.
Cleveland, W. C., letters, 513, 615.
Cleveland. Col. William, sells land, 72;
death, 348.
Cleveland family, notes on, 416-417, 420,
425, 432, 435, 438; facts sought, 426, 429,
433; genealogy, 428, 445, 539, 544; data
on, 442-443, 487; erect monument, 600.
Cleveland (O.), resident, 319.
Cleveland cabinet, at Bowdoin College, 425.
Cleveland County (N.C.), residents, 430, 433,
442, 451, 472, 480, 483, 496.
Clinch Mountain, road across, 225.
Clinch River, ranging on, 157, 165, 181;
robberies on, 208, 331; forts on, 7-9, 12,
87; lands on, 51, 65; rendezvous at, 189;
Indians removed from, 221, 260; map of,
1; settlers, 3; residents, 2, 185, 323.
Clingman, F. S., referred to, 420.
Clinton, Gen. Sir Henry, British officer, 170,
177, 187, 314, 378, 381, 613; letter, 176;
dispatches, 458; letter to, 182.
Clinton (Mo.), letters from, 533, 535, 540.
Clio (Ky.), resident, 379.
Cloud, Judge J. M., referred to, 524; letters,
536, 554, 558, 573; letter for, 552; urged
to reply, 575.
Cloud, Capt. Joseph, service under, 318, 520;
affidavit, 558; data on, 573.
Cloverlick Station (Va.), resident, 280.
Clowney, William K., letter, 305.
Cloyd, Col. Joseph, orders for, 3 ; comments
on, 350.
Coats, - , Loyalist, 416.
Cobb, Joseph, visited, 51, 53-54; residents,
204, 206.
Cobb, Martin, land entered, 12.
Cobb, Stephen, attestation, 310.
Cobb, William, land entered, 12.
Coburn, John, commissioner, 66; letter, 67.
Cochran, Maj. Charles, British officer, 169.
Cochran, H. P., reference to, 564.
Cochran, John, appointed, 51; attestation,
342; statement, 444.
Cochran, John L., letter, 536.
Cocke, Gen. John, parentage, 76; has infor¬
mation, 93; visited, 94, 99.
Cocke, Gen. Stephen, mentioned, 94.
Cocke, Gen. William, early services, 9, 64,
119, 324; commands at Long Island Flats,
84, 88, 308, 327-328, 331, 348, 629; ac¬
cused of cowardice, 328; conduct explained,
336; fort of, 165, 339; in Franklin war.
452; in legislature, 141; judge, 142; in¬
quiries about, 51, 89, 109, 117-118, 316;
data on, 76, 112, 320; journal, 86; letters,
211, 228; account with, 207-208; descend¬
ants, 76.
Cocke, Judge William, observations, 74.
Coe, Israel, Loyalist, incident, 496.
Coffee. See Coffey.
Coffey, C. R., letter, 409.
Coffey (Coffee), Caleb, mentioned, 553.
Coffey, Cleveland, son, 413.
Coffey, Clifton, son, 422; query on, 423.
Coffey, Elijah, letters, 410, 413, 422-423.
Coffey (Coffee), Isaac, killed, 67, 70.
Coffey, Jesse, family data, 409.
Coffey (Coffee), Col. John, muster roll, 74-75;
at meeting, 99.
Coffey, Joseph, letter, 409.
Coffey (Coffee), Louis, mentioned, 553.
Coffey, R. T., letter, 409.
Coffey (Coffee), Reuben, mentioned, 553.
Coffey, Dr. Richard, letter to, 409.
Coffey (Coffee), relatives, 138, 332, 561, 568;
information on family, 410, 435.
Coffin, - — - — , in Revolution, 258.
Coile, James, discharge of, 2.
Colbert, George, Chickasaw chief, 71.
Colbert, Maj. James, Chickasaw chief, 240-241.
Colbert, William, letter, 57.
Coldwater campaign, towns attacked, 37; men¬
tioned, 107-108; commander, 146.
Cole, - ■, paid, 33.
Cole, Philip, referred to, 131.
Cole, Capt. William, land entry, 12; in
Revolution, 266.
Coleman, Dr. Lyman, mentioned, 456.
Coleman, Col. Robert, commands, 410.
Coleman, Samuel, clerk of Virginia council,
198-199.
College Camp, at Williamsburg, 160.
Collins, Abraham, spy, 531; data on, 553.
Collins, Capt. John, in Revolution, 273, 275;
pension statements, 272, 304-305.
Collins, Lewis, History o) Kentucky, quoted,
509.
Collum, William, surveyor, 66.
Colson’s Old Fields, skirmish at, 318.
Columbia (Ky.), resident, 409.
Columbia (S.C.), residents, 252, 259, 396-
398, 400, 403, 406, 412, 414, 420, 430,
437; meeting at, 592.
Columbia (Tenn.), residents, 108, 112, 122.
Columbia College, education at, 56.
Columbia (S.C.) State, clipping, 606.
Columbia (S.C.) Telescope, letter to, 252;
article in, 315.
Columbus (O.), resident, 292.
Colvill, Capt. Andrew, at King’s Mountain,
252, 379, 610, 613; service under, 611-612,
629; estate, 562.
Colvill, Elizabeth, marriage, 379.
Concord (N.C.), residents, 119, 441.
Confederation Congress, resolution, 28, 30,
35-36, 38, 40-42; legislation, 28, 36; ap¬
pointments, 31, 39; treaty, 33; notices to,
34, 45-46; appointments, 31, 39; grants
powers, 37; member, 29; proclamation, 41.
Congaree River (S.C.), partisan warfare on,
179; residents, 186, 194; lands on, 195;
battle on, 615.
Congress. See United States Congress.
Connecticut, resident, 312; visited, 321.
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Connelly, Jane, deposition, 492.
Connor, Henry W., attestation, 296; letter,
304.
Connor, Col. Newton, commander, 99.
Conrad, Henry, attestation, 293.
Consola, Maj. Harmon, no information on,
601.
Constant, John, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Constitution, Federal, copy sent, 36; opinion
on, 198-200.
Continental Congress, delegates, 158-159; ex¬
tract from minutes, 175; thanks for King's
Mountain, 179; report to, 184; petition for,
186; resolutions of, 188; rejects Kentucky
address, 199.
Conway, Maj. George, at Ishe’s Station, 354.
Conway, Henry, order, 196; adjutant general,
211.
Conway (Ark.), resident, 112.
Conwell, E. P., informant, 109.
Cook, Capt. - , pursues Indians, 282;
killed, 290.
Cook, Gerard, referred to, 433.
Cook, Capt. James, service, 419.
Cool, William, query on, 369.
Cool Springs (N.C.), resident, 449.
Coon, James, signature, 35.
Cooper, - , trial of, 234.
Cooper, Abraham, appraiser, 4.
Cooper, Dabney, pensioner, 106.
Cooper, Elijah, appointed, 53.
Cooper, J. B., librarian, 232.
Cooper, James, testimonial, 247.
Cooper, John, toasted, 315.
Cooper County (Mo.), resident, 294.
Coosawatchie River, skirmish on, 169.
Corbin, Daniel, mentioned, 106, 108, 110.
Corbin, Tom, mentioned, 106, 108.
Cordry, John, appointment, 53.
Corinth (Miss.), resident, 554.
Cormack, Cornelius, at Long Island, 331.
Corn Island (Ky.), removal from, 601.
Cornach, Capt. John, service under, 298.
Cornall, Aleck, informant, 145.
Cornell, William, pay due, 12.
Cornstalk, Shawnee chief, attack of, 328, 389.
Cornwall, John, papers, 622.
Cornwallis, Lord Charles, in Revolution, 263-
264, 269, 283, 294, 298, 367; in South
Carolina, 171, 517, 531, 537, 609, 630, 632,
635; manoeuvres, 180, 185, 378, 381, 609;
letters, 173, 176, 178-180, 182; letters to,
177; dispatches, 458, 504; order book, 378;
on defensive, 181, 187, 505; commission,
440; camp, 422; provisions for, 498; grants
protection, 556; surrender at Yorktown,
281, 300, 339; sword, 544; return to Eng¬
land, 513; comments, 613.
Corry, Ensign Ebenezer, in Revolution, 307.
Cottage Home, Lincoln County (N. C.), resi¬
dents, 403, 410, 414, 420.
Coulter, - , in South Carolina, 183.
Coutch, Jack, surveyor, 74.
Covenanters, sketch promised, 447.
Covington, J. M., letter, 524, 570.
Covitt, Alexander, station destroyed, 211, 218,
261.
Cowan, Mrs. - , fired upon, 62.
Cowan, Andrew, militia officer, 160.
Cowan, John, surveyor, 66.
Cowan, Samuel, killed, 134, 309, 350.
Cowan, William, surveyor, 66; relatives, 82;
land grant, 201.
Cowan brothers, Indian attack on, 136-137.
Cowan’s Ford (S.C.), battle, 283, 422, 492,
625; British cross, 412.
Coward, Col. Asbury, mentioned, 515.
Cowden, Dr. - , mentioned, 138.
Cowling Jr., J. V., letter, 398.
Cowling, S. I., letters, 399, 401.
Cowpasture River (Va.), fort on, 338.
Cowpens (S.C.), route via, 582; battle at,
183, 214, 240, 273, 275-276, 297, 387, 396,
407, 428, 436, 458, 464, 466, 471, 473,
521, 540, 547, 580, 601, 624, 634; de¬
scribed, 609; participants, 263-264, 280, 283,
289, 302-303, 308, 311, 329, 561, 572, 626,
628; preparations for battle, 338, 485, 488,
568, 623; location of, 468, 479, 534.
Cox, A. J., letter, 532.
Cox, Col. Charles, pursues Indians, 51, 55;
inquiry about, 113; characterized, 114; ar¬
rested, 221; information on, 364, 376.
Cox, John, Loyalist, 172.
Cox, Joshua, mentioned, 520; data on, 570,
617; descendants, 575.
Cox, Samuel C., publisher, 599, 601.
Cox family, query on, 515.
Coxe, John, account, 156.
Coxe’s Mills (N.C.), in Revolution, 368.
Coyatee, Indian town, 55, 118-119.
Coyle, - , Loyalist hanged, 340, 343.
Crab Orchard, more than one, 471.
Crab Orchard (S.C.), location, 469-470, 474,
478-479, 481, 486, 493, 500; troops at, 82,
476, 478; Indian attack near, 330.
Crabtree, Isaac, notes on, 133, 182, 375; pen¬
sion statement, 271; killed Indian, 376-377.
Crabtree, Jacob, pension statements, 290, 363.
Crabtree, Capt. James, in Revolution, 290.
Crabtree, Capt. William, at King’s Moun¬
tain, 364.
Craig, Maj. - - -, British officer, 188.
Craig, Briton, letter to, 384.
Craig, David, mentioned, 47; at convention,
65.
Craig, Col. John, at King’s Mountain, 254;
in Indian wars, 200, 206; certificate, 253;
letter, 340.
Craig, Ninian, query on, 433; to get facts,
434.
Craig, Capt. Robert, at King’s Mountain,
610; in Cherokee campaign, 612.
Craighead, Mrs. Lavinia Robertson, data on
Robertson family, 126-127, 131-132; disabil¬
ity, 134.
Crawford, - , Loyalist, pardoned, 320.
Crawford, D. Robert, letters, 464, 466, 470.
Crawford, G. W., letters, 478, 494.
Crawford, James, clerk of presbytery, 211.
Crawford, John, at convention, 65.
Crawford, Rebecca, married, 572, 595.
Crawford, Maj. Robert, references, 616.
Crawford, Col. William, papers, 104; in
Revolution, 112, 294; relatives, 120; in
Continental service, 161.
Crawford family, data on, 139.
Crawford’s Station (Ga.), attacked, 59.
Crawley, Mrs. - . captured, 232.
Creek Indians, activities, 19; negotiations
with, 20, 22, 34, 37, 44-47; visitors, 53, 55;
passports to, 53; friendly, 43, 65, 233;
hostile, 38, 56-57, 63, 145-146, 200-201,
208, 210, 231-232, 236; measures against,
59, 62, 67-75; campaign, 99, 2 77; subdued,
237; seek redress, 65.
Cresswell, Andrew, mentioned, 123.
Cresswell, Henry, death, 346.
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Cresswell, William, mentioned, 123.
Crider’s Fort (N.C.), data on, 521, 549.
Crippen, Col. William, information from, 138.
Crite, Capt. Haman, destroys Cherokee towns,
301.
Crittenden, Maj. John, letter, 188.
Crittenden, John J., in Washington, 114.
Crockett, Col. Anthony, son’s memoir, 120;
on campaign, 329.
Crockett, Col. E. S., letter, 106; information
on, 112.
Crockett, Col. Joseph, in campaign, 329.
Crockett, Capt. Walter, militia officer, 15S,
172, 180; indemnity for, 327; mentioned,
346.
Crockett family, information on, 346.
Croghan, Dr. John, sketch by, 103; visited,
119-120; and Clark papers, 113, 119.
Croghan, Maj. William, letter to, 53.
Croghan, Mrs. William, mentioned, 53.
Cromwell, Oliver, sketch, 382; descendants,
325, 329, 332, 346-347, 416, 429, 431-432,
438; kinship discredited, 429, 435.
Crooked Creek (N.C.), residence on, 478.
Crosby, James, mentioned, 144.
Crosby, Lee, obituaries by, 142.
Cross, Martin, death, 134.
Cross, N., on committee, 148.
Cross Anchor (S.C.), residents, 466-467, 469,
472, 482.
Cross Creek, action near, 185; in Revolution,
268, 312; commissioner at, 279.
Crow, - , militia officer, 159, 164.
Crow, James, testimonial, 234, 244-245.
Crozier, William A., informant, 114.
Cruger, Col. John H., letters to, 173, 181;
intercepted, 263.
Crutcher, Anthony, mentioned, 116.
Crutcher, Thomas, reference to, 81; visit plan¬
ned, 90; death, 96.
Culbertson, Isaiah, in Revolution, 275.
Culbertson, Josiah, pension statement, 273;
skirmish, 593.
Culbertson, Robert, pension statement, 303.
Culbertson's Bottom (Va.), Martin at, 3.
Culpeper (Va.), settlers of, 1.
Culpeper County (Va.), residents, 146, 271,
296, 323, 446, 576.
Cumberland, Duke of, mentioned, 44.
Cumberland County (Pa.), resident, 281.
Cumberland County (Va.), resident, 301.
Cumberland Gap (Ky.), disturbances at, 11,
26, 330; resident, 229; road to, 309, 621.
Cumberland Mountains, officials for region, 49.
Cumberland River, French Lick on, 19-21,
25; good land, 53, 64; settlers, 25, 191,
209; visited, 56, 146, 345; described, 67,
207; Indian relations, 35, 38, 44, 53, 133,
210, 212; post on, 213-214; migration to,
65, 125-127, 132; desires union with Ken¬
tucky, 197.
Cummings, - , account of fight, 346; Loy¬
alist suspect, 348.
Cummings, Rev. Charles, receives call, 155;
oath of fidelity, 165; raises money, 169; at
Holston settlement, 319; fight with Indians,
541; letter to, 224; death, 323; sketch, 339-
340, 359, 363; data requested, 366; papers,
159.
Cundiff, Capt. - , killed, 389.
Cunningham, Hugh, surveyor, 74.
Cunningham, James, surveyor, 74; pension
statement, 277.
Cunningham, Jonathan, surveyor, 74.
Cunningham, Capt. Robert, at King’s Moun¬
tain, 366.
Cunningham, Capt. William (Bill), Loyalist,
223, 266, 277, 284, 299, 310, 325, 346, 355,
383, 387, 393, 433, 583, 628.
Cunningham, Maj. William (of Ga.), in Rev¬
olution, 214; reference to sketch of, 358.
Curry, Charles, toasted, 314.
Curry, Edward, pension statement, 415.
Curry, Prudence, toasted, 315.
Curtis, Thomas, attestation, 297.
Cushman, Mrs. - , inquiry of, 386.
Cutbirth, Miss - , rescued, 577; marriage,
577.
Cutbirth, Benjamin, related to Boone, 345;
sketch, 345-346, 369; associates of, 358;
inquiry about, 368-369.
Cutbirth, Daniel, attempts rescue of Cleve¬
land, 356; residence, 358; education of, 369.
Cutbirth family, relation to Callaways and
Boones, 353; residence, 356.
Dallas (Tex.), resident, 421.
Dallas (Tex.) Herald, articles, 392, 421.
Dalton, Mary C., referred to, 538; letter, 544.
Dalton, Matthew, explored, 386.
Danbury (N.C.), residents, 26, 203; Loyalists
near, 529.
Dandridge, Col. Alexander, data on, 363.
Daniel, Hon. John W., address, 506-507, 510.
Daniels family, attacked, 407; destroyed, 415.
Dansby, Daniel, death, 412.
Dansby, Capt. David, data on, 410.
Dansby, Mrs. Martha, death, 412.
Danville (Ky.) escaped criminal, 68; resi¬
dents, 198, 232, 240-241, 243, 250; deposi¬
tion at, 227.
Danville (Ky), Olive Branch, cited, 299.
Darby, John F., letters, 508, 528; article, 509.
Darby, William, gives papers, 106; visited,
119.
Darcy, Joel, pension statement, 351.
Darlington, - , information on, 396.
Darlington (S.C.) Flag, reprint, 385.
Daugherty, Col. John, in Cherokee expedition,
337.
Dauphin County (Pa.) Historical Society,
publication, 449.
Davenport, Martin, Loyalists abuse, 511, 556;
data on, 567, 570.
Davenport, Col. William, quoted, 485; data
on, 576; statement, 511; characterized, 556.
Davidson, - , messenger, 52.
Davidson, Benjamin, takes protection, 222.
Davidson, Frank, reference to, 534.
Davidson, G. F., testimonial of, 538; letter,
545; mentioned, 553.
Davidson, Col. George, appointment, 50; af¬
fidavit, 195.
Davidson, John, pension statement, 291.
Davidson, Rev. Robert, History of the Presby¬
terian Church in Kentucky, referred to, 366.
Davidson, Capt. Samuel, service under, 292.
Davidson, Hon. Theodore F., sketch of Vance,
602.
Davidson, Capt. William, in Revolution, 266;
pursues Loyalists, 286.
Davidson (Davison), Gen. William Lee, in
Revolution, 262, 271-272, 276, 282, 299,
342; adjutant general, 264; at Ramsour’s
Mill, 302, 633; in charge of prisoners, 180;
takes protection, 222; wounded, 278; kill¬
ed, 263, 283, 301, 422, 538, 625; affidavit,
195; mention of, 111; service under, 279;
toast, 314.
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Davidson Academy, authorized, 64.
Davidson College Monthly, referred to, 403;
articles, 404.
Davidson County (N.C.), form of oath, 24;
surveyor, 27; meeting held, 34; letter, 34;
divided, 35; militia, 37, 43.
Davidson County (Tenn.), pioneers, 92; set¬
tlers in, 206, 549.
Davidson’s Fort (N.C.), garrisoned, 263, 298.
Davie, W. C., book dealer, 450-451, 595.
Davie, Gen. William R., in Revolution, 271,
274, 306, 403; letters, 177-179; narrative,
474.
Davie family, data, 460.
Davies, Col. William, Virginia officer, 142,
190.
Daviess County (Ind.), residents, 273, 295.
Davis, Col. - , service under, 285.
Davis, Gen. - - , Graham with, 420.
Davis, A., note, 201.
Davis, B. F., letter, 528.
Davis, Col. Benjamin, letter, 165.
Davis, Maj. Charles L., wants information,
604.
Davis, Henry C., letter, 404.
Davis, Isaac, letter, 14.
Davis, James, mentioned, 148.
Davis, Capt. John, in Revolution, 365; men¬
tioned, 122; memorandum, 147; letters,
136-137; data on, 425.
Davis, Rev. John, referred to, 496.
Davis, John A., account, 156.
Davis, John L., pension statement, 271.
Davis, Maj. Joseph, appealed to, 365.
Davis, Ransom, facts on, 425.
Davis, Lieut. Robert, at Long Island Flats,
350.
Davis, Warren R., poem, 404-405, 420, 429;
search for facts on, 414-415, 421, 426;
papers not found, 425.
Davis family, facts on, 420, 423.
Davis Ferry, description, 473.
Davison. See Gen. William Davidson.
Dawson, Henry B., letter to, 392; praises
King’s Mountain, 593.
Dawson, John, pension statement, 294.
Dawson, William, pension statements, 284,
622.
Dawson, William Johnston, signature, 43.
Deadrick, Capt. David, commander, 99.
Deane, - - , needs money, 202.
Dearborn, Gen. Henry, message, 71.
Deaver’s Springs (N.C.), resident, 421.
De Berniere, John, inquiry, 392.
Debyon, Capt. - , killed, 283.
Decatur County (Ga.), resident, 351.
Deckard rifle, account of, 394.
Declaration of Independence, signer, 399; for
Tryon County, 424; in Rutherford County
(N.C.), 430; medals to signers, 437.
Deep River (N.C.), Tories attacked at, 288.
Deep Well (N. C.), resident, 401.
Deer’s Ferry, on Ferguson’s route, 542; Whigs
at, 581, 583.
Deery, Robert E., president historical society,
138
De Kalb County (Ga.), residents, 275, 626.
Delaney, Maj. William, testimonial, 247.
Delaware County (Pa.), resident, 261.
Delaware (Waupenockys) Indians, mentioned,
19, 25-26.
Dement, - , Loyalist, 222.
Denard’s Ferry, mentioned, 477.
Denard’s Ford, location, 471-472, 479-480,
485, 491, 494, 500; retreat through, 472;
error about, 477, 480.
Dennis, Capt. — — , service under, 293.
Dennis, John, toasted, 315.
Denton, Thomas, attestation, 297.
Denver (N.C.), letters from, 527, 539.
Deny, Robert, letter, 161.
De Peyster, Capt. Abraham, British officer,
170, 453, 540, 559, 574; at King’s Moun¬
tain, 253, 257, 341, 378; surrenders, 176,
183-184, 235, 347-348, 354, 471, 50S, 507,
610, 614; letters, 177, 186, 203; diary, 580;
captured papers returned, 203, 205.
De Peyster, Capt. Frederick, British officer,
170; killed, 545.
De Peyster, J. Watts, articles, 540; address,
543-544; letters, 554, 559, 580, 582, 595;
purchases book, 590.
Depford, John, half-breed, 25.
De Priest, William, messenger, 168; pension
statement, 287.
Derry, Robert, letter, 8.
De Saussure, Douglas B., letter, 414.
De Saussure, William, mentioned, 401.
Des Cognets, Anna Russell, letters, 597-598;
genealogy, 600.
Desha, - - , desires land, 53.
Desha, James, case of, 71.
Desha, Gen. Joseph, mentioned, 218.
Des Jonnes, Baron - , captured, 103.
Detroit (Mich.), expedition against, 13; frus¬
trate schemes at, 26; papers relating to, 621.
Devise, Helen, married, 572.
Dickenson, M. O. (M. D.), letters, 453, 462,
467.
Dickerson, David, death, 113.
Dickey, David (Iredell Co.), pension state¬
ment, 287.
Dickey, David (Rutherford Co.), pension
statement, 287; at King’s Mountain, 223,
279; data on, 514, 523, 617; incident of,
512, 517; death, 521.
Dickey, Elizabeth, husband’s pension state¬
ment, 342.
Dickey, John, pension statement, 342.
Dickey family, data on, 526.
Dickinson, Henry, affidavit, 252-253, 255-256;
owns negro, 327.
Dickinson, Capt. John, in battle, 82; sketch,
444.
Dickinson, John S., letter, 444.
Dickinson, John V., relative of, 444.
Dick’s River, in Kentucky, 160.
Dickson, Lieut. - - , in Revolution, 272.
Dickson, Charles M., referred to, 494.
Dickson, Capt. Henry, militia officer, 243.
Dickson, Capt. James, militia officer, 164.
Dickson, John, pension statement, 306.
Dickson, Gen. John, data on, 477.
Dickson, Col. Joseph, militia officer, 163, 166,
296, 443, 508, 538; order, 185; civilian
career, 224, 467; testimonial, 244, 505;
data on, 294, 460, 465, 468, 471, 478-479,
481, 494, 511, 515, 620; residence, 465.
Dickson, Margaret, marriage, 469.
Dickson, Mary, testimony, 485.
Dickson, Myra, testimony, 485.
Dickson, Mrs. Peggy, testimonial, 549.
Dickson, Dr. William, power of attorney, 70;
letter to, 71.
Dickson, Mrs. William, referred to, 356.
Dickson family, data on, 478-479.
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Dickson’s field, origin, 479; encampment at,
478.
Diggs, Major - , owns sword, S61.
Dillard, Capt. James, orders for, 189-191;
services, 270, 277, 381, 390; pension state¬
ment, 296; certificates, 297, 380.
Dillard, Mrs. Mary, gives warning, 390; ques¬
tionnaire, 433.
Dillon, Capt. - , killed, 389.
Dillon, Thomas, letter, 218.
Dinkins, - , hanged, 332.
Dinsmore, - , Indian agent, 233.
Dix, Col. - , appoints captain, 302.
Dixon. See also Dickson.
Dixon, - , British deserter, 465.
Dixon, B. F., letter, 558.
Dixon, Henry St. John, letter, 230.
Dixon, Mrs. Susannah, present, 510.
“Dixons of Dixon’s Ford,” article, 449.
Dixon’s Springs (Tenn.), residents, 71, 79-80,
83-86, 88-90, 92-106, 109-110, 112-114, 116,
118-122, 138, 328, 332, 341, 345; death
near, 358.
Doack, Capt. Robert, militia officer, 3, 158.
Doack, William, transfer of men, 3; ensign,
157.
Doak, Robert, survey for, 73.
Doak, Rev. Samuel, data on, 64, 466.
Dobbin, Col. - , in Revolution, 265.
Dobson, Joseph, messenger, 222; pension state¬
ment, 278; residence, 445; owns relics, 550.
Dodge, Sen. Henry,- referred to, 131.
Dodge, Capt. John, papers, 622.
Dogwood Spring, location, 462, 472.
Doherty, Gen. George, letter to, 29; mention¬
ed, 3, 85, 321; notes on, 322, 329; at con¬
vention, 65; militia officer, 213, 225.
Doherty, Michael. See Dougherty.
Donaho, Capt. Thomas, service under, 279.
Donaldson, L. C., information from, 585.
Donelson, Gen. Daniel, referred to, 106.
Donelson, Israel, information on, 396.
Donelson, Col. John, letters, 6, 168, 189; let¬
ter to, 27, 29; word from, 19; peace nego¬
tiator, 20-21, 24; commissioner, 25-27, 91,
193; order, 194; runs line, 1; leads settlers,
80, 132; mentioned, 25, 81, 85, 92, 105-
106, 157; data on. 110, 163, 348; killed,
134; daughter, 108.
Donelson, Mrs. John, visited, 96; inquiries
about, 121-122, 128, 134.
Donelson, Rachel, mentioned, 106, 108.
Donelson, Samuel, appointed, 51.
Donelson, Stockley, certification, 66; death,
71; mother visited, 96; letter, 122; wound¬
ed, 137; in legislature, 141; account of, 331.
Donelson, Thomas, pay, 4.
Donelson, William, appointment, 50; mention¬
ed, 107; messenger, 168.
Donelson’s Station, settled, 132; abandoned,
133.
Doniphan, Joseph, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Donoho, Dr. - , visited, 93.
Dood, Jacob I., discovers lead, 82.
Dooley, George R., informant, 104, 112; let¬
ter, 105.
Dooley, Hiram G., has papers, 104; letter,
112.
Dooly County (Ga.), resident, 303.
Dorchester (S.C.), in Revolution, 297.
Dorton, - , letter to, 70.
Doublehead, Cherokee chief, at treaty, 55;
notes on, 133, 376, 379; spy, 261; reserve
for, 218.
Dougherty (Doherty), Lieut. Michael, services,
80, 309.
Doughty, Maj. - , boat attacked, 48.
Douglas, E,. in legislature, 141.
Douglas, John, letter, 411.
Douglass, Edward, provision returns, 166.
Douglass, Jonathan, pioneer, 260.
Downey, Capt. - , in Revolution, 265.
Downs, Maj. Jonathan, in Indian wars, 276;
in Revolution, 277; pension statement, 312.
Downs, Sarah, husband’s pension statement,
312.
Downs, William, commissioner, 27, 91, 193.
Doyle, Maj. - , built fort, 214.
Dragging Canoe, Cherokee chief, enmity to
settlers, 7, 9-10; mentioned, 110; friendly
to British, 111, 161; warfare, 308-309, 328,
348, 372, 504.
Drake, Jonathan, residence, 55.
Drake, Joseph, information on, 364-365.
Draper, Capt. - , service under, 293.
Draper, Lyman C., letters, 76, 78, 84-89, 92,
94-96, 98, 100-102, 104-105, 109, 112-119,
128, 317, 409, 424, 450, 455, 458, 469, 478,
482, 484-485, 495, 503, 529; letters to, 76-
139, 144, 312-384, 390, 396-601; miscellan¬
eous notes, 80, 82, 102, 142-145, 271, 342,
450, 484, 493, 513, 515, 541, 544, 582, 587,
596, 615-622; comments, 82, 155, 168, 227,
229, 230-231, 548; questionnaires, 347, 352,
368, 410, 414, 419, 423-424, 427, 429-431,
436-438, 474, 477, 479, 486-489, 491, 497-
499, 504-505, 514, 522, 527, 547; articles,
315, 358, 404, 600; memoranda, 335, 371,
433-434, 436, 444, 447, 453, 467, 501, 559;
interviews, 81, 94, 99; bequeaths manu¬
scripts, 139; King’s Mountain and Its He¬
roes, 451, 453, 503, 524; copy asked for,
139; reviewed, 442; publisher, 576, 582-590;
sale, 564, 567, 571, 574-575, 583, 590, 593,
598-599, 601; advertised, 591; reception of,
444; praised, 455-458, 460, 591-594; criti-
sized, 602-606; illustrations, 618; plates
burned, 598.
Drayton, Col. - , in Revolution, 275; kill¬
ed, 188.
Drayton family, mentioned, 388.
Dreher, E. J., letters, 432, 434; questionnaire,
433.
Dreher, Capt. Godfrey, facts on, 432-434;
query on, 433.
Drew, Will, clerk of Virginia senate, 179.
Drury, Prof. Asa, visited, 120.
Drury Tew’s station, garrisoned, 270.
Dubose, - , reminiscences, 428.
Duck Creek (Tenn.), whites killed at, 233.
Duck River (Tenn.), land on, 72; battle of,
122; resident, 605.
Duckworth, John, pension statement, 284; wit¬
ness, 470; pensioner, 495; certificate, 496;
at Ramsour’s Mill, 601.
Duckworth family, persecute Loyalists, 492.
Dudley. Col. William, mentioned, 282; de¬
feated, 635.
Duff, David, residence, 574; in Revolution,
575, 578.
Duffie, W. G., sales for, 593.
Dugan, Col. James, in Revolution, 285.
Dula, Mrs. Susannah, informant, 369, 373.
Duncan, Judge - , letter, 325.
Duncan (Dunkin), John, letter, 6; data on,
145, 171; in service, 162.
Duncan, John K., referred to, 363.
Duncan, Joseph, mentioned, 142.
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Duncan, Stephen, pardoned, 225.
Duncan’s Creek (N.C.), resident, 564.
Dundas, Lord - , case not presented to,
606.
Dunham, William, wounded, 45.
Dunkard Bottom (Va.), Christian’s home, 167.
Dunkin. See John Duncan,
Dunlap, Charles, British officer, 581.
Dunlap. Maj. James, Loyalist, 170, 285, 310,
581; defeated, 302, 390, 619; services, 351,
383, 416, 419, 438, 444; wounded, 416, 461,
494; death, 413-414, 420, 445, 457, 461,
468, 490, 509, 577; grave, 498, 502; ref¬
erences to, 616.
Dunlap family. Loyalists, 581.
Dunlap’s Creek (S.C.), stores at, 164.
Dunlaps Station, Rutledge at, 337.
Dunlop, Ephraim, letter, 8.
Dunmore, John Murray, earl, appoints captains,
2, 86, 367; mentioned, 148; attack on, 283;
service under, 120, 316, 334, 383, 389.
Dunmore County (Va.), account, 155.
Dunn, Andrew, death, 457, 461.
Dunning, Robert, witness, 46.
Durbrough, Elizabeth, marriage, 631.
Duree, Samuel, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Durrett, R. T., informant, 601.
Dutchman’s Creek, location, 369.
Dykes, - ■, Tory, attack on Sevier, 368.
Dysart, Col. James, militia officer, 171-172,
187, 234, 290, 348, 363, 610, 613; letter,
22; orders for, 190; wounded, 175; sketch,
363.
Dysart, John, pension statement, 262; query
on , 511.
Eagle Mills (N.C.), resident, 538.
Earle, Baylis, letters, 237, 608; residence, 579,
583.
Earle, J. B., testimonial, 234.
Earle, Samuel, postal, 448.
Earle’s ford, action near, 479.
Early, - - , mentioned, 139.
Earnest, Henry, obituary, 142.
Easley, Elizabeth, marriage, 412.
East Tennessee Historical and Antiquarian So¬
ciety, ruined, 138; circular, 146; lecture,
474.
Eastham, Miriam, married, 540-541.
Eaton, Gen. - , at Guilford, 634.
Eaton, Amos, and Eaton’s Station, 88, 91.
Eaton. Thomas, notes on, 108; living, 121;
queries on, 128; death, 134.
Eaton’s Station, origin of name, 88, 91; horse
at, 7; settlement, 127, 132; attacked, 161,
324, 337; force from, 348.
Eaves, John B., questionnaire, 514; letter,
521.
Eaves, La Fayette, questionnaire, 514.
Ebbing Creek congregation, members, 155.
Ebenezer (Ga.), in Revolution, 169.
Eckols, Joel, wounded, 94, 107.
Edenton (N.C.), resident, 43.
Edgefield (S.C.), in Revolution, 268; resi¬
dents, 554, 630.
Edgefield District (S.C.), residents, 284, 311,
622; officers, 418.
F.dgerton, Mrs. - , remarks, 579.
Edinburgh Review, article, 382.
Edisto River (Ga.), skirmish on, 170, 393,
629; valley of, 386.
Edmiston. See Edmondson.
Edmondson, Capt. A. J., letter to, 89; men¬
tioned, 370.
Edmondson, Andrew, letter, 352.
Edmondson, Capt. Andrew, at Long Island,
331; at King’s Mountain, 610.
Edmondson, Anne, married, 463.
Edmondson (Edmiston), Archibald, appoint¬
ment, 53.
Edmondson, Lieut. Robert, military services,
88, 306; killed, 175.
Edmondson (Edmiston), Col. William, state¬
ment, 2; goods for, 22; appointment, 50;
at King’s Mountain, 252, 264; services, 162,
306, 341, 570, 610; letters to, 171-172,
186, 189-190; certificates, 235, 253; re¬
ceipt, 2, 168; orders for, 181; criticized,
236, 244; data on, 110, 326, 350; marriage,
562; sketch, 352; papers, 360.
Edmondson Jr., William, militia officer, 171-
172, 264, 611; killed. 175.
Edmondson family, at King’s Mountain, 328;
record of, 562.
Edmondson place, location, 470, 478; Lytle at,
494.
Edmundson’s Fort (N.C.), garrisoned, 263.
Edwards, Lieut. Frederick, in Revolution, 290.
Edwards, James L., letter to, 318; certifica¬
tion, 335, 344, 363.
Edwards, Gov. Ninian, pacificism of, 236.
Edwards, William L., letter to, 304.
Egle, Dr. William D., author, 449.
Egleston, Capt. - , in Revolution, 258.
“Elam,” pamplet sent to, 521.
Elbert, Gen. Samuel, British leader, 300.
Elder, Robert, testimonial, 249.
Elholm, Maj. Augustus C. G. in duel, 145;
in Franklin affair, 198; letters, 219, 221;
mentioned, 78; sketch, 135.
Elizabethton (Tenn.), residents, 476, 483, 500;
route via, 478; mill at, 495; iron works,
322.
Elk Garden (Va.), fort at, 157; roll for, 2;
in Revolution, 270.
Elk River, campaign, 137; skirmish at, 563.
Elkin (N.C.), residents, 530, 562, 582.
Ellet, Elizabeth, referred to, 408; Pioneer
Women of the West, mentioned, 380.
Elliott, Bishop - , conversation, 393.
Elliott, Capt. - , mentioned, 125.
Elliott, Col. Bernard, notes on, 628.
Elliott Jr., Capt. Bernard, notes on, 628.
Elliott, Capt. James, in Revolution, 246, 271,
297; account, 156; death, 182.
Elliott, Stephen, publisher, 405.
Elliott, Thomas, cited, 247.
Elliott’s Station (Tenn.), soldiers at, 46.
Ellis, J. R., letter, 473.
Ellis, Jesse, pension statement, 307-308.
Ellis, Maj. Nathan, in Revolution, 307.
Ellis, Samuel, attestation, 307.
Emuckfau, battle of, 76.
English, - , survey for, 73.
English, Capt. Thomas. See Ingles.
English, Thomas Dunn, poem, 382.
Enoree River (S.C.), attack on, 222, 390;
location, 472.
Entriken, Thomas, attestation, 297.
Enyart, Silas, killed, 327.
Eoneguski, Cherokee chief, 414; novel about,
423.
Episcopal Church, property recovered, 393.
Ernest, Rev. Felix, testimonial, 249.
Erskine, Dr. Alexander, parentage, 82.
Erskine, Michael, marriage, 82.
Erwin, Alexander. See Irwin.
Erwin, Arthur, notes on, 602.
Erwin, William, attestation, 276; toasted, 315.
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Erwin, Col. William Willoughby, notes on,
602.
Erwinsville (N.C.), resident, 473.
Espey, Capt. Samuel, in Revolution, 282, 471;
attestation, 279; pension statements, 281,
305; data on, 451, 526, 548, 552, 596, 631;
date of death, 588; residence, 538.
Espey family, data on, 538, 548, 5S7; home,
282.
Estill, Dr. - , letter to, 117; mentioned,
118-119.
Estill, Capt. James, mentioned, 119; defeat,
96.
Estill, Samuel, Kentucky militia officer, 627.
Eutaw Springs (S.C.), battle of, 240, 243, 258,
264, 266, 284, 286, 289, 305-306, 311, 388,
391, 410, 427, 448, 521, 628-629; editorial
on, 387.
Evans, Lieut. - , service under, 290.
Evans, Maj. - , expected, 63.
Evans, Mrs. - , heroism of, 144.
Evans, Daniel, data on, 510.
Evans, John, pension statement, 622.
Evans, Col. Nathaniel, company disbanded,
59-60; mentioned, 144, 321; expedition, 376;
petition, 243; pension report, 366; sketch,
496, 502.
Evans, Philip, pension statement, 303; data
on, 510, 513; services, 547.
Evans, Capt. Robert, mentioned, 111; par¬
entage, 144.
Evans, Thomas, letter, 37; mentioned, 109.
Evans, Waiter, surveyor, 74.
Evans, William H., letter, 396, 547, 561, 567.
Evans family, ancestors, 396.
Evans’ battalion, bounties for, 206.
Evins, Andrew. See Ewins.
F.win, Hugh, at King’s Mountain, 625.
Ewing, - , at Chota, 7; account, 24.
Ewing, Edwin H., in Congress, 114; letters,
114; messenger, 116; mentioned, 117.
Ewing, Capt. James, service under, 286.
Ewing, Capt. Robert, removes to Kentucky,
210.
Ewing, Capt. Samuel, service under, 277.
Ewing, William, mentioned, 111; pursues In¬
dians, 137.
Ewing, Young, letter, 210.
Ewins (Evin, Evins), Andrew, clerk, 24; bond,
27; certificate, 251, 256.
Ewins Jr., Andrew, witness, 37.
Fagan, Capt. - , in battle, 87.
Fagan, John, at King’s Mountain, 247.
Fagot, Andrew, referred to, 43; letter, 44.
Fair Play (S.C.), residents, 416, 426, 432, 446,
565.
“Fairfield,” estate, 541.
Fairfield County (S.C.), resident, 436, 446.
Fairforest (S.C.), resident, 629.
Fairland (Mo.), resident, 131.
Fairlawn (S.C.), post at, 244.
Falling (Fawley, Fawling), William, cattle ap¬
praised, 162; warns settlers, 308, 328; killed,
329, 375.
Palls, Capt. Gilbraith (Gilbert), in Revolution,
276, 296, 305, 537, 544; killed, 283, 339.
“Falls of Kanawha,” poem, 382.
Fancher, Richard, pay due, 12.
F. and Al. Journal, clipping from, 315.
Fanning, Coi. David, British officer, 188, 632;
leads Loyalists, 266, 278, 288, 296.
Farley. Mrs. - -, asks for facts, 414.
Farmville (Va.), resident, 70.
Farnsworth, Jeremiah, attestation, 310.
F'arquharson, Dr. R. I., mentioned, 138.
Farragut, David G., letter, 130.
Farragut, George, data on, 130-131; report,
211; militia officer, 212.
Farris, Elijah, interviewed, 100; letter, 112.
Farris, Capt. Robert, pursues Indians, 275.
Farrow, John, attestation, 297.
Fauche, Capt. - , witness, 52 ; raider, 59.
Faulkner, Capt. Ralph, in Revolution, 630.
Faust, Capt. - , attacked, 395.
Fawley, Fawling. See Falling.
Fayette County (Ky.), residents, 32, 217, 373.
Fayetteville (N.C.), resident, 204; Martin de¬
feated at, 294.
Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, error, 384.
Fayetteville (Tenn.), rendezvous at, 99; resi¬
dent, 501.
Featherstone, Miss - , Ferguson’s mistress,
526.
Federalists, opposition to, 218.
Ferguson, Adam, letter to, 504.
Ferguson, Andrew, poem by, 480.
Ferguson, James, Tories raid family of, 454.
Ferguson, Jesse B., and spiritualism, 138.
Ferguson, Maj. Patrick, letter, 504; British
officer, 111, 169, 178, 234, 238, 531, 533,
540, 574-575, 578, 609; military move¬
ments, 176, 182, 222, 248, 269, 279, 281-284,
287, 304, 310, 313, 331-332, 367, 378, 381,
390-391, 394, 405, 444, 453-454, 458, 461,
465, 470, 472, 474, 476-477, 480, 485, 487-
490, 492, 494-499, 502-504, 507, 511-512,
517-518, 543, 601, 60S, 610, 623-624, 634;
route, 395, 464, 468, 470, 523, 542, 549,
608; killed, 171, 174, 183, 224, 253, 273,
370, 505, 534, 536, 557, 569, 607; grave.
545, 578; mistress, 407, 434, 474, 480, 484,
487, 491, 497, 508, 518, 525-526, 571;
horse, 529; sword, 348, 534, 543, 565;
relics, 464, 475-476, 490, 502, 545; head¬
quarters, 577, 632; poem and obituary, 182,
184; sketch, 505; characterized, 539; ap¬
pearance, 599; papers, 229.
Ferguson place, location, 466.
Ferguson’s Hill, height, 482; location, 501;
buried on, 502.
Ferguson’s Station, Tories at, 390.
Ferrell, John, service, 57.
Ferrell, Ovid, names river, 376.
Ferrell, William, order, 4; killed, 167.
Ferris, - , Irish weaver, 576.
Few, Col. Benjamin, association with, 283; on
Indian expedition, 292; data on, 432.
Few, Col. William, pursues Creeks, 46.
Fickle, R. P., letters, 138, 552.
Ficklin, Joseph, narrative, 113.
Ficklin, Mrs. Joseph, mentioned, 328.
Field, Col. John, militia officer, 157, 161;
mentioned, 89, 91; killed, 389.
Fields, George, warns settlers, 260.
Fields, Lewis, notes on, 621.
Fincastle County (Va.), hostilities in, 158,
161; militia, 2, 6, 168; roll, 147; residents,
5, 175; representative, 359.
Findlay, Samuel, account, 153.
Findleson, Richard, in Nickajack campaign,
137, 145; introduced, 212; recommended,
213.
Finley, Caleb, Indian attack on, 142.
Finley, Dr. Samuel, educator, 339-340.
Fish Pond River, in Georgia, 170.
Fishdam Ford, battle, 178, 277, 448; men
killed, 421, 434; sketch of, 437.
Fisher, Col. - , commandant, 525.
Fisher’s Peak, location, 562.
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Fishers River (N.C.), resident, 561, 565.
Fishing Creek (S.C.), battle at, 170, 262-263,
266, 283, 289, 445; Sumter at, 408, 421;
capture, 439.
Fisk, Moses, Tennessee account, 374; refer¬
ences, 374; death, 375.
Fitchgard, Garret, order on, 163.
Fitzgerald, Thomas, at King’s Mountain, 508;
services, 543.
Fitzwater, Thomas, at King’s Mountain, 508.
Flannery, - , Indian messenger, 157.
Flannery, Elijah, land entered, 12.
Flannery, Thomas, land entered, 12.
Flat Creek (Tenn.), resident, 208.
Fleenor, Michael, statement, 341; summary
of services, 611.
Fleming, Col. William, commands troops, 389;
data on, 89, 91, 323, 337; writes obituary,
187; narrative, 541; letters, 18, 103, 117;
letter to, 158; papers, 342.
Fleming family, mentioned, 592.
Flennigan family, data on, 414, 420.
Fletcher, Col. Duncan, Loyalist leader, 275,
581; mentioned, 415; data on, 417, 436;
death, 421.
Fletcher, Thomas, attacked, 144.
Fletcher family. Loyalists, 581.
Flint Hill, location, 526, 531, 534; on Whigs’
route, 583, 586.
Flood, John, killed, 100.
“Floral Hill” (N.C.), resident, 411.
Florida, question of, 76; expedition, 272, 295,
297, 300, 311, 628; Loyalist battles in, 355;
resident, 424.
Flournoy, Gen. - , in Creek war, 236.
Flournoy family, query on, 606.
Floyd, Gen. - , Loyalist. See Boyd.
Floyd, Col. Andrew, pursuit of, 283; attesta¬
tion, 297.
Floyd, Col. B. R., mentioned, 98; data ac¬
quired, 100.
Floyd, Col. John (of Ky.), letter, 5; surveyor,
73, 159; mentioned, 98; data on, 101, 1 IS ;
papers, 112-113, 117, 342; feud with Camp¬
bell, 352; association with, 365.
Floyd, Gen. John (of S.C.), in Creek war,
236.
Floyd, Letitia, promises papers, 100; letter,
342; referred to, 341.
Floyd, Matthew, reports Loyalists mistreated,
445.
Floyd County (Ky.), resident, 304.
Flushing (N.Y.), resident, 403.
Foard, Rev. Edward, conversation, 393.
Fogey, James, appointment, 51.
Fogg, F. B., on committee, 148.
Follett (O.), letter, 589.
Fondren, Matthew, farm, 582-583; mentioned,
453.
Fontaine, Patrick Henry, gives information,
49-50; reference to, 79; anecdotes of, 81;
messages to, 92-93.
Fontaine, Col. William Spotswood, referred to,
363; mentioned, 370; letters, 551, 572.
Fontontoba, Chickasaw chief, 25.
Foote, Dr. William H'., Sketches of Virginia,
Historical and Biographical, comments on,
365.
Forbes, Gen. John, in French and Indian War,
187, 338.
Force, Peter, Historical Tracts, referred to, 362.
Ford, Capt. - , commands vessel, 197.
Ford, Amyri, affidavit, 396.
Ford, James, loses horses, 296.
Ford, Col. James, neglect of duty, 46; desires
land, 53; mentioned, 107; data on, 110, 129,
272; queries on, 128, 137; references on,
143; grants discharge, 275.
Ford, Capt. Peter, in Revolution, 285.
Ford, Col. Philip, living, 129.
Forest Hill (Tenn.), residents, 313, 316, 318,
320.
Forest Home (Miss.), residents, 78, 325.
Forney, A. E., letters, 527, 539; mentioned,
518.
Forney, Col. Abraham, pension statement, 282,
550; attestation, 283, 349; affidavit, 317;
data on, 518, 530-531; relative, 524.
Forney, Daniel, camp on farm, 422; reference
to, 556.
Forney, J. A., referred to, 490.
Forney, Jacob, data on, 529, 531, 534; forms
association, 537.
Forney, Peter, pension statement, 282; data
on, 526.
Forrest, Edmund, surveyor, 74.
Forsyth County (N.C.), resident, 544.
Fort Blackmore (Blakemore), troops at, 10,
12; account for, 7.
Fort Chiswell (Chissel), officer ordered to, 6;
established, 81; lead found at, 80; resident,
18; Loyalist insurrection. 172.
Fort Congaree, captured, 274.
Fort Cornwallis, taken, 383; British at, 385.
Fort Crider, location of, 530, 534-535, 548;
built, 549.
Fort Defiance (N.C.), history of, 443, 486,
543; resident, 313; land at, 549; manu¬
scripts, 556, 569.
Fort Dinwiddie, in Virginia, 152.
Fort Duquesne, captured, 187.
Fort Golphin, pillaged, 385; vicinity explored,
386.
Fort Grierson, stormed, 383.
Fort Harness, escape to, 153.
Fort Henry, supplies at, 167.
Fort Hope (Va.), letter from, 152.
Fort Jameson (S.C.), built, 275.
Fort Johnson, Martin at, 5.
Fort Laurens, built, 259, 307.
Fort Lee, Martin at, 8-10.
Fort Loudon, built, 81, 187.
Fort McFadden (N.C.), garrisoned, 282.
Fort McIntosh, built, 259, 294, 307; Lin¬
coln at, 341.
Fort Madison (Ga.), monument at, 600.
Fort Madison (on the Mississippi), garrison,
233, 236.
Fort Massac, Indians at, 81; built, 210, 214.
Fort Mimms (Ala.), capture of, 99.
Fort Montgomery (Ala.), provisions at, 75.
Fort Moore, detachment at, 10, 12.
Fort Motee, attacked, 408.
Fort Motts, captured, 274.
Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbour, 170;
encounter at, 243, 297.
Fort Patrick Henry, militia at, 7-10, 13, 166;
in Cherokee war, 161-163; resident, 168.
Fort Pitt, parties at, 18; insurrection at, 62;
route via, 155; court martial at, 165; com¬
mandant, 166; resident, 167.
Fort Pleasant, letter from, 198.
Fort Randolph, route via, 167.
Fort Rye Cove, anecdote of, 87.
Fort Seneca, founded, 81.
Fort Stanwix, treaty, 29, 187.
Fort Stoddert (Ala.), resident, 243.
Fort Sullivan, battle, 427.
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Fort Thicketty. See Thicketty Fort.
Fort Vause, captured, 345.
Fort Vincennes. See Vincennes.
Fort Washington, treaty at, 205; troops for,
225.
Fort William, defended, 143.
Fort Young, in Virginia, 152.
Foster, A., messenger, 55; returns, 56.
Foster, James, wounded, 100.
Foster, Rev. Stephen A., mentioned, 258;
lecture, 474.
Foster brothers, at King’s Mountain, 581.
Four Hole Bridge (S.C.), in Revolution, 349.
Foust, Sarah C., letter, 572.
Fowle, Judge Daniel G., address, 509.
Fowler, Moses, Indian fighter, 112.
Fox, Arthur, surveyor, 32. _
Francis, Capt. Henry, militia officer, 172.
Frankfort (Ky.), residents, 66-67, 225, 236;
news from, 67; capital, 232.
Frankfort (Ky.) Palladium, cited, 224.
Frankland. See Franklin (state).
Franklin, Abednego, relatives, 91.
Franklin, Barnard, data on, 547; descendants,
553, 557.
Franklin, Benjamin, and State of Franklin,
144; related to, 435.
Franklin, James, killed, 38.
Franklin, Capt. Jesse, in battle, 394; in Cleve¬
land’s regiment, 441-442; surrender to, 347,
354, 471; captured, 565, 568; marriage, 370;
relatives, 91; sketch, 442; portrait, 536;
residence, 562; data on, 544, 557.
Franklin, Marcus A., letter, 344.
Franklin, Meshach, relatives, 91; obituary,
317; mentioned, 557.
Franklin, Molly, relatives, 91.
Franklin, Shadrach, relatives, 91 ; inquiry for,
347-348; letters, 354; data on, 535, 544,
547.
Franklin, Wylie, letters, 535, 544, 553, 561,
565; questionnaire for, 547; statement, 550.
Franklin family, data on, 544; memoranda on,
618.
Franklin (state), agitation for, 78, 91, 93,
193-194, 196-202, 408; origin of name, 88,
105; formation, 331; residents, 31, 34, 203;
struggle over, 312, 318, 321, 324, 368, 452,
501; officials, 327, 355, 379; articles on,
140, 143-144, 345; queries on, 85, 148.
Franklin (N.C.), resident, 519.
Franklin (O.), resident, 319.
Franklin (Tenn.), visited, 70.
Franklin County (Ga.), residents, 270, 426,
528, 560.
Fraser, Maj. - , attacked, 390; killed, 390.
Frederick County (Md.), muster roll, 151;
residents, 151, 155; landed estates in, 153.
Frederick County (Va.), removal from, 379;
resident, 546.
Fredericksburg (Va.), residents, 218, 457.
Frederickton (N.B.), residents, 572, 574, 581.
Freeland, George, queries on, 128; notes on,
133; militia officer, 160.
Freeland (Tenn.), resident, 76.
Freeland’s Station, attacked, 127; settled, 132.
Freeman, Capt. Thomas, letter, 164.
French, - - , mentioned, 139.
French, dealings with Indians, 19; aid colo¬
nists, 13, 147, 176; fleet, 185, 187; friction
with, 220.
French and Indian War, in Virginia, 330;
participants, 345, 352, 429, 439.
French Broad River, treaty on, 23, 31, 44-45,
52; settlers beyond, 26; in Tennessee, 205.
French Lick, on the Cumberland, 19, 21;
resident, 25, 116; treaty at, 191; attacked,
133.
French River, rendezvous on, 182.
Friday, Gabriel, expected, 8; facts on, 433.
Friday, John, facts on, 433.
Friday’s Fort, battle of, 263, 266-267, 366,
615, 629.
Frierson, John N., letters, 408-409, 414; resi¬
dence, 409.
Frobis, - , Loyalist, 573.
Frog Town, attacked, 292.
Fry, Joshua, executor, 374.
Fulton, - , recommended, 213; debtor, 202.
Fulton, A. S., letters, 525, 531.
Fulton, Robert, medal to son, 259.
Fundleson, Richard, guide, 61.
Gaddis, Col. Thomas, militia officer, 165.
Gaffney, Col. W. W., letter to, 529; letter,
533.
Gaffney City (S.C.), residents, 495, 501, 524,
533.
Gailiard, James, death, 428.
Gaines, Capt. - . in Revolution, 305.
Gaines, Dr. - , Presbyterian leader, 443.
Gaines, Gen. Edmund P., mentioned, 90.
Gaines, George L., messenger, 99.
Gainsborough (Tenn.), inscription on tree,
120.
Gallatin (Tenn.) resident, 132.
Gallows Oak, location of, 564, 586.
Gamble, John N., Tennessee official, 227.
“Game Cock,” Sumter’s sobriquet, 392, 423,
428-430; origin, 417, 424-425, 427, 431.
Gammon, R., in legislature, 141.
Gangewer, A. M., letter, 589.
Gap Creek, location, 477-478, 491.
Garden, Alexander, cited, 540.
Gardenhire, E. L., letter, 136; statement,
226.
Gardoqui, Don Diego de, issues passport, 199.
Garibaldi (N.C.), residents, 481, 494.
Garland, Samuel, mentioned, 82.
Garlington, A. C., letters, 468, 470.
Garrard County (Ky.), resident, 246.
Garret, William, in fight, 73.
Gary, Gen. Martin, reference to, 567.
Gass, John, interviewed, 97; notes on depo¬
sition, 620.
Gaston, Esther, marriage, 404.
Gaston, Joseph, toasted, 314.
Gaston County (N.C.), residents, 396, 483,
494, 526, 531, 553, 564, 587.
Gastonia (N.C.), resident, 587.
Gates, Col. - , land grant, 154; message
for, 155, 610.
Gates, Gen. Horatio, at Camden, 171, 607;
letters, 175, 256; papers, 177, 180, 559;
letter to, 177, 179; messenger to, 223,
613; defeated, 263, 266, 278, 392, 415;
prisoners sent to, 383; service with, 176,
406; headquarters, 504.
Gatliff family, pioneers, 3.
Gavitt, Thomas, survey for, 74.
Geiger, Emily, referred to, 406-407 ; exploit,
408.
Genesee County (N.Y.), residents, 76-77, 315,
317, 319-320.
Genet, Edmond Charles, comments on, 60.
Gentry, John, killed, 99.
Gentry, William, killed, 99.
George III, land grant from, 408.
George, Patsy, mentioned, 445.
George, Capt. Robert, sent to Indians, 20-21.
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Georgetown (S.C.), resident, 227.
Georgia, lands in, 24-25, 71-72, 201; gover¬
nor, 26, 30, 50, 388; council, 196; petition
for, 27; commissioners, 27, 30, 34, 36, 44-
45, 91; Indian relationships, 37, 65; fi¬
nances, 31, 40; and Jay Treaty, 64; road
to, 226; visited, 72, 303, 359, 369; resi¬
dents. 28, 87, 194, 284, 435, 446, 506, 510,
516; officials. 135, 395; legislature, 192-193,
383, 388, 624; independence of, 373; and
Congress, 405; in Revolution, 214, 553, 592,
626, 628. 634.
Georgia Gazette, file of, 129.
Georgia Historical Society, gift for, 228; officers
send letter, 455; approve book, 503.
Germain, Lord George, letter to, 176; letter,
177; dispatch for, 458; papers, 621.
German Creek (Tenn.), letter from, 210, 220.
Germantown (N.C.). in Revolution, 350, 365;
residents, 361, 551.
Gerrard, Gov. James, presents letters, 67;
letter, 67.
Getson, David, letter to, 219.
Gibson, Alexander, witness, 154.
Gibson, Capt. David, in Revolution, 285.
Gibson, Lieut. George, service under, 286.
Gibson, Col. John, court martial report, 165;
papers, 621.
Gilbert, - , departure, 51.
Gilbert, Sarah, marriage, 604.
Gilbert, William, at King’s Mountain, 520;
home of, 416, 502; notes on, 603; errors
on corrected, 603-606; sketch, 605.
Gilbert. Mrs. William, cares for Dunlap, 420;
incident, 509.
Gilbert family, mentioned, 462; query on, 606.
Gilbert Town (S.C.), British at, 171; camp
at, 174. 222, 419, 472, 494, 498, 523, 543,
584; sketch of, 575, 577; data on, 459,
467-468. 472, 479, 485-486, 490, 496, 498-
499, 518; notes on, 603; residents, 413, 511,
604-605; engraving of, 632.
Gilbreath, (Gilbraith), Alexander, sketch, 351;
pension statement, 623; widow, 495.
Gilbreath, Mrs. Alexander, data on, 351, 369,
373.
Gilbreath (Gilbraith), Capt. William, widow,
495; pension statement, 623.
Giles, Capt. James, muster roll, 187.
Giles County (Tenn.), residents, 286.
Giles County (Va.), residents, 280, 629.
Gilham, John, appointment, 51.
Gilkey, J. H., letters, 517, 522-523, 532, 545,
552, 573.
Gilkey, John. letters, 560, 571.
Gilkey Dr. John H., referred to, 514.
Gilkey, Capt. Robert, services. 287, 304, 550,
575; sketch, 556; family, 571.
Gilkey, Walter, Loyalist, 556, 569, 571;
hanged, 341.
Gilkey, William, letter for, 560.
Gill, Arthur, toasted, 315.
Gill, James, toasted, 315.
Gill, Mary, incident, 445.
Gill. Robert, toasted, 314.
Gill, Thomas, toasted, 315.
Gillam, Maj. Robert, in Revolution, 262, 295;
attacks Creeks, 277.
Gillenwaters, Elijah, justice of peace, 251.
Gillespie, - , in Tennessee, 211.
Gillespie, - , Loyalist, 553.
Gillespie, - , sobriquet from, 431.
Gillespie, Capt. - , kills Dunlap, 461.
Gillespie, Col. Alfred, referred to, 474.
Gillespie, David, query on, 490; data from,
516.
Gillespie, Henry, data on, 498, 502, 513, 516,
547.
Gillespie, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 264.
Gillespie, Thomas, appointed, 51.
Gillespie, William, appointed, 51; killed, 100.
Gillespie family, taken prisoners, 100.
Gillespie’s Gap, location, 469, 481, 490, 493-
494; troops at, 476; data on, 479.
Gillespie’s Station (Tenn.), Cherokees at, 330;
Indians take, 142, 338.
Gilliland, James, pension statement, 335, 341 ;
summary of services, 611.
Gilliland, John, account, 154.
Gill’s Creek (S.C.), troops near, 179.
Gilmer (Gilmore), Enoch, at King’s Mountain,
223, 625; query on, 424, 433.
Gilmer, Francis W., Sketches and Essays, re¬
ferred to, 355.
Gilmer, George R., letter, 369, 373-374.
Gilmer, William, query on, 424; wounded,
625.
Gilmer family, data on, 369; inquiry, 425.
Gilmor, Robert and Company, letter for, 197.
Gilmore, Capt. - , service under, 280.
Gilmore, Enoch. See Gilmer.
Gilmore family, history of, 438; information
on, 439.
Gist, Capt. - , mentioned, 124.
Gist, Gen. Mordecai, in South Carolina, 180;
lands, 220.
Gist, Col. Nathaniel, trip of, 10; reinforce¬
ments for, 9.
Gist, Peter, letter to, 13.
Gist, Thomas, rifle appraised, 163.
Givens, Daniel, toasted, 315.
Glade Hollow Fort (Va.), roll of men at, 2;
resident, 6; militia, 157; Indian attacks on,
271.
Glade Spring (Va.), resident, 534.
Glasgow, J., signs survey, 65.
Glasgow, James, letter to, 216.
Glass, Maj. - , at convention, 65.
Glass family, taken prisoners, 100.
Gleghorn, James, home, 545; Loyalist, 578.
Glendale (S.C.), residents, 467, 473, 481.
Glenn, Jenett, gives information, 408.
Glenn, W. D., letter, 434.
Glenytilly, E. W., letter, 588.
Glover, William, letter, 57.
“G.M.Y.” article, 503.
Goare, Henry, bond transfered to, 154.
Goare, Joseph, witness, 155.
Godfrey, - , Georgia planter, 170.
Goff, Andrew, report, 158.
Goforth brothers, in battle, 500; killed, 512.
Golden. Reuben, attestation, 271.
Goldsby, Capt. - , killed, 389.
Golphin’s cowpens, battle at, 272.
Goochland County (Va.), resident, 287.
Goode, Capt. Richard, in Revolution, 262.
Goodwin, Robinson, affidavit, 317.
Goodwood (Va.), Campbell’s home, 171, 186,
190.
Gordon, Capt. Alexander, in Revolution, 310;
letter, 194; data on, 547.
Gordon, Archibald, lieutenant, 2, 4.
Gordon, Charles, burial place, 535; relatives,
590.
Gordon, Gen. James B., in Confederate army,
535.
Gordon, Capt. John, military service, 99-100,
104, 111, 293; references on, 140, 143;
slave, 403.
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Gordon, Capt. Roger, mentioned, 274.
Gordon family, data on, 570; residence, 465.
Gosnell, Nicholas, Tory. 625.
Goss, John, surveyor, 74.
Goss, Zachariah, hung, 172, 563.
Goucher Creek, location, 462; fort on, 465.
Gould, Col. - , sketch by, 107.
Gowen, Capt. John, service under, 296.
Gower, Abel, daughter, 146.
Gower, Capt. John, service under, 310; in
Cherokee expedition, 311.
Gower, Mary, marriage, 126, 146.
Gowry, William G., letter for, 534.
Graham (Grimes), Lieut. D., service under,
291, 296.
Graham, Capt. J. S. C., Loyalist, 516-517.
Graham. Gen. Joseph, comment, 111; rela¬
tive of, 403; letter, 412; with Davis, 420;
account criticised, 352, 623; map, 578; men¬
tioned, 113, 412, 422, 631, 633.
Graham, Maj. Samuel, wounded, 169.
Graham (Grimes), Col. William, officer. 159,
419-420, 442, 550, 608; at King’s Moun¬
tain, 223, 296; commission, 168; service
under, 280-282, 294, 493, 614; rank, 495;
pursues Loyalists, 270; pension statement,
279, 297; testimonial, 221; data on, 298,
304, 372, 422, 424, 430, 433-434, 443, 472,
482-483, 492, 508; wife, 486. 498; resi¬
dence, 422, 439, 484, 489; sketch, 424, 480,
556, 616; death, 428; autograph, 486; dia¬
gram, 487.
Graham family, prominent members, 433 ;
residence attacked, 484, 498.
Granby (N.C.), troops at, 393; stores at, 494.
“Granger,” letter, 510.
Grant, James, surveyor, 74; letter, 62; men¬
tioned, 125; service under, 429; sketch, 616.
Grant, John, surveyor, 74.
Grant, Stephen, surveyor, 74.
Grant, U. S., mistakes of administration, 441.
Granville District (S.C.), lands in, 155; resi¬
dent, 303.
Grassy Creek, location, 469, 479, 481, 492-
495; troops near, 476; mill on, 490.
Grassy Nob (N.C.), resident, 560.
Grattan family, data on, 369.
Graves, A. F., advertisement, 452.
Graves, Capt. John, at Camden, 303.
Graves, Mary, domestic life, 325; marriage,
446.
Gray, Gaspar, information from, 571.
Gray, J. L., death, 583.
Gray, James (Rutherford Co., N.C.), pension
statement, 287; data on, 270, 545, 571,
577; notes on route, 485; death, 578; manu¬
script, 579.
Gray, James (Wilkes Co., N.C.), pension
statement, 288.
Gray, Capt. Jesse, Loyalist, 296.
Gray, Mrs. P., letter, 449.
Grayson, Capt. - , report, 36; leader of
infantry, 283.
Great Island. See Long Island on Holston.
Greeley, Horace, information on, 321.
Green, Col. - , at Guilford, 634.
Green, Abner, reference to, 536.
Green, Andrew, in legislature, 141.
Green, Duff, mentioned, 429.
Green, Eli, obituary, 555.
Green, Elisha, mentioned, 110; notes on, 131,
133; account of, 376.
Green, J. W., grandson, 512; account, 526.
Green, John, mentioned, 525; letter, 531.
Green, Joshua, mentioned, 110.
Green, Thomas, mentioned, 110.
Green, W. W., letter, 496; questionnaire, 499.
Green, Maj. William, accused of Loyalism,
237-238, 543, 555, 575; escape, 435, 461,
468, 472, 487, 494, 499, 512, 526, 556,
562, 568, 579, 583; data on, 407, 480,
497, 499, 508, 512, 514, 519, 521, 536,
630; mentioned, 474, 512; references, 460;
services, 301, 466; in legislature, 608; a
Whig, 473; papers, 565; grandson, 496, 502.
Green, Zachariah, mentioned, 111; father at¬
tacked, 134.
Green County (Ky.). residents, 208, 213.
Green County (N.C.), resident, 38; militia,
38.
Green Hill (N.C.), residents, 466, 489-490,
499, 537.
Green River (Ky.), settlers on, 208.
Green River (N.C.), resident, 526; fords on,
485, 537; topography of, 472, 497, 501.
Greenaway. James, residence, 58; at conven¬
tion, 65.
Greenbrier Land Company, surveys confirmed
22.
Greenbrier River (Va.), Indian skirmish on,
152; militia on, 158.
Greene, Gen. Nathanael, at battle of Guilford,
185, 263, 440, 462, 634-635; at siege of
Ninety Six, 277, 458; organizes troops, 305;
pursues Cornwallis, 185, 231, 294; com¬
mands, 313, 316, 368, 378, 391, 468, 612;
service under, 268, 275-276, 279-280, 286-
287, 291, 299, 307; mentioned, 283, 519,
623; survey, 72; letters, 185, 406, 424, 631-
632 ; commission, 15; letter to, 183-184;
appointments, 215; arranges treaty, 190;
biography, 243.
Greene family, of Rhode Island, 560.
Greene College, chartered, 64.
Greene County (N.C. and Tenn.), division of,
47; lawlessness in, 194; removal to, 407;
judge, 204; militia, 212; residents, 49 249
309, 486, 491, 500.
Greenfield Fort, attacked, 134.
Greenlee, David, Whig, 222; residence, 424,
445.
Greenlee, James, farms raided, 601.
Green’s Grove (N.C.), resident, 502.
Greensboro (N.C.), resident, 602.
Greenup, Christopher, letter, 209.
Greenville (Ill.), residents, 572, 576.
Greenville (Ill.) Advocate, notice in, 573.
Greenville (Ky.), resident, 377.
Greenville (S.C.), residents, 105, 343, 417
424, 428, 452, 457-458, 460, 468, 470, 510,
536, 547, 550-551, 560-561, 567, 606; news¬
paper sketch, 437; troops, 387.
Greenville (S.C.) Enterprise and Mountaineer,
clippings. 452, 458.
Greenville (Tenn.), book sales in, 590.
Greenville District (S.C.), residents, 274, 412
521.
Greenwood (Va.), residents, 83, 85, 87, 123
135.
Greer, Andrew, orderly book, 102; witness.
153; sale, 159; gives bond, 168; lawsuit,
169; incident of, 549.
Greer, Benjamin, data on, 352.
Greer, Joseph, rears children, 376.
Greer, Capt. Josiah, service under, 277, 297
Greer, Col. Thomas, death, 411.
Gregg, Maj. Abraham, reference to, 80.
Gregg, Col. H. H., inquiries sent to, 139.
Gregory, Berry, pensioner, 106.
Gregory, William, pensioner, 106.
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Grey, Capt. William, in Revolution, 285.
Grierson. Col. Benjamin, surrenders posts, 311.
Grierson’s Fort, skirmish at, 272.
Griffin, Cyrus, signature, 41; commissioner, 46.
Griffin, John, killed, 99.
Griffith, - , Loyalist, 338.
Griffith, William, mentioned, 148.
Grigsby, Hugh Blair, letter, 456; Discourse on
the Virginia Convention of 1776, mentioned,
456; letter, 456.
Grimes, — — , of New Orleans, 77.
Grimes, Col. William. See Graham.
Grimke, Col. J. F., notes on, 628.
Grindall Shoals, forces at, 275.
Grise, John, mentioned, 142.
Grundy, - , furnishes aid, 231.
Guest, Moses, mentioned, 573.
Guest, William, Loyalist, 574.
Guffy, James, captured, 512.
Guignard, J. G., letter to, 199.
Guilford County (N.C.), in Revolution, 185.
Guilford Court House, battle, 185-186, 263,
273, 281, 285, 291, 306, 375, 377, 388, 413,
440, 442, 450, 452, 454, 462, 538, 510, 557,
565, 609, 612-613, 631; description of, 634.
Gunby, Col. - , at Guilford, 634.
Guthriesville (S.C.), resident, 315.
Guy, William, toasted. 314.
Gwathmey, William, house in Louisville, 601.
Gwin, James, deserter, 211; protest, 555; sees
Loyalist hung, 573.
Gwin, Rev. James, author, 86, 90, 101.
Gwin, Richard, reference to, 562.
Gwyn, Mrs. A. J.. letter, 582.
Gwyn, Lieut. David, in Revolution, 280.
Gwyn, J., letter, 530.
Gwyn, James, sketch by, 518.
Habersham (Haversham), Col. - , men¬
tioned, 262, 274.
Habersham, Rich W., letter, 325.
Habersham (Ga.), residents, 496, 520.
Habersham County (Ga.), residents, 285, 310,
475, 541, 559.
Hackett, - , reports by, 52.
Hackett, Dr. Frank, mentioned, 570.
Hackett, Richard F., reference to, 564; letter,
576.
Hackett, William T., letters, 432, 496, 541,
559; questionnaire, 432.
Haddrill’s Point, in Revolution, 628.
Hadley, J. S., on committee, 148.
Hadley, Joshua, mentioned, 109.
Hagers, Frederick, Loyalist. 527.
Hagers, George, Loyalist, 527.
Hagers, Simon, Loyalist, 527.
Hagerstown (Md.), in Revolution, 631.
Haggins (Hagins), Col. William, in Revolution,
271, 302; references to, 616.
Hagins. See Haggins.
H'aldimand, Sir Frederick, papers, 621.
Hale, Lieut. - , chastised, 82.
Hale, James, notes on, 133.
Halifax County (Va.), Indian hostilities in,
153; native of, 539.
Halker, Adam, owns slave, 169.
Hall, Adam, substitute for, 265.
Hall, Capt. Hugh, in Revolution, 266.
Hall, Dr. James, Presbyterian leader, 443, 592.
Hall, Gen. William, orders for, 23; attends
meeting, 34, 98; reference to, 90, 107; vis¬
ited, 93, 95; letters, 105, 107; queries on,
102, 104, 117, 128; mentioned, 115, 122,
129; information on, 130; obituary, 135;
noticed, 332; portrait, 106.
Hall family, data on, 105, 135-136.
Hall County (Ga.), residents, 268, 272, 289,
296, 304, 310.
Hall’s Bottom (Va.), resident, 374.
Hambright, Col. Frederick, in convention of
1775, 619; in Revolution, 263, 267, 273,
282-283, 285, 294, 407, 438, 491, 494, 578:
at siege of Charleston, 295; at King’s
Mountain, 527, 539; wounded, 407, 438,
491, 494, 578; order, 185; appointment,
422; association with, 439; data on, 113,
298, 477, 486, 493, 495, 504, 511; refer¬
ences to, 616; autograph, 486; papers, 630;
sketch, 405, 505, 556; descendants, 508,
510, 591.
Hambright, Gill, letter, 438.
Hambright’s Hill, battle ground, 477.
Hamilton, — — , Tennessee pioneer, 8.
Hamilton, Alexander, funding report, 201;
Works, 598.
Hamilton, Maj. Andrew, attestation, 284;
letter, 284; daughter, 448.
Hamilton, David, soldier, 431.
Hamilton, Henry, papers, 621.
Hamilton, John, discharge, 157.
Hamilton, Col. John, British officer, 169.
Hammond, Capt. Abner, sketch, 624.
Hammond, Dr. Abner Lewis, letters, 380, 388,
394; articles, 381, 385-393, 395, 402; edi¬
torial on, 387; data on, 387, 395, 401;
sketch, 387; obituary, 409.
Hammond, Charles, of England, 384.
Hammond, D. L., letter, 586.
Hammond. Capt. George, in Cherokee expedi¬
tion, 284, 311; papers, 400.
Hammond, Herbert, letters, 129, 371.
Hammond, Job, father of, 384.
Hammond, John, father of, 384.
Hammond, Capt. Joshua, imprisoned, 385; es¬
capes, 386; military services, 624.
Hammond, Col. Leroy, at council at Augusta,
283; in Revolution, 186, 291, 311, 622,
624; service under, 383; notes on, 393, 633.
Hammond, Martin, father of, 384.
Hammond, Col. Samuel, in Dunmore’s War,
389; in Revolution, 173-174, 187-189, 214,
385-393, 395, 624; saved from Loyalists,
387; letters, 183, 259, 427; article, 258;
papers. 395, 624; pension statement, 283;
attestation, 311; data on, 385, 393, 617,
622; sketch, 380, 383, 387, 389, 400; eu¬
logies, 633; descendants, 591.
Hammond, Col. Samuel Pierre, with Lafayette,
391.
Hammond family, genealogy, 383.
Hampton, Col. - , service under, 287, 304;
attack, 404; mentioned, 474.
Hampton, Gov. - , sketch, 448.
Hampton,
424.
Col.
A., inquiry, 410;
services,
Hampton,
Col.
Adam; information
sought,
414; militia officer, 164, 419, 620; attacks
Loyalists, 285; service under, 310; letters,
413-415.
Hampton, Col. Andrew, commissioner, 154-
155, 168-169, 189, 618; military activity,
268, 273, 280-281, 283, 285, 287, 294, 310,
384, 418-419, 444, 489; at King’s Moun¬
tain, 543, 550; service under, 623; data on,
394, 521, 574, 583; letter to, 183; testi¬
monial, 221, 622; petition, 624; death,
578; sketch, 414, 437, 439, 456; relatives,
413, 419.
Hampton, Capt. Anthony, family murdered,
372; data on, 414-415, 419; sons, 422.
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Hampton, Capt. Edward, service under, 287.
Hampton, Col. Henry, references. 616.
Hampton, James J., questionnaires for, 410,
424, 436-437; letters, 418-419, 422, 434-436,
439, 444-445; death, 453.
Hampton, Col. John, at battle of Stono, 276;
pension statement, 262; inquiry for, 400,
410, 419.
Hampton, Jonathan, letters, 237, 456, 461,
466, 479, 489, 499, 537, 581; dispatch,
444; papers, 565; queries of, 238; sum¬
mary, 419; data on, 436, 468, 498, 502,
512, 515, 555, 630; sketch, 413, 415-416.
Hampton, Noah, death, 437, 439, 457, 461,
479.
Hampton, Col. Richard, references, 616.
Hampton, Capt. Samuel, at Cowpens, 303.
Hampton, Gen. Wade, in Revolution, 266-267,
406; appointment, 433; service under, 448,
579; data on, 262, 274, 400, 403, 415, 430-
431; negroes captured, 411; references to,
547, 616.
Hampton III, Sen. Wade, information from,
398, 510; book presented to, 593.
Hampton, Col. William, query on, 414.
Hampton family, names, 439; data on, 400-
401, 447, 515, 620; residence, 416; murder
of, 372, 560.
Hampton (Mo.), residents, 462-463, 483, 496.
Hampton (Mo.) Herald, sketch in, 447.
Hampton Roads (Va.), resident, 414.
Hampton’s Island, location, 400.
Hampton’s Shoals, location, 400.
Hamrick, John, statement, 523.
Hancock, — — , letter to, 63.
Hancock, W. S., election predicted, 462.
Hand, Gen. Edward, letters found, 98; let¬
ters to, 164-167; service under, 283, 383.
Handley, Margaret, marriage, 81-82; cap¬
tivity, 82.
Handley, Nancy, captured, 82.
Handley (Hanly, Henley), Capt. Samuel, en¬
ters land, 12; claims, 48, 63; in Revolu¬
tion, 82, 180, 208, 455; data on, 82, 84,
93; accounts, 454.
Handley Jr., Capt. Samuel, interviewed, 81;
statement, 326.
Haney, Francis, on pay roll, 145.
Hanger, Col. George, narrative, 224.
Hanging Maw, Cherokee chief, 12, 15, 206,
212; visited, 52, 317; data on, 133.
Hanging Rock (S. C.), in Revolution, 262-
263, 266-267, 271, 274, 277, 288-290, 295,
298, 368, 397, 448, 593; region of, 415.
Hanly, James, queries on, 128.
H'anly, Capt. Samuel. See Handley.
Hanna, James, toasted, 314.
Hanna, Robert, attestation, 297.
Hanna, William, toasted, 314.
Hannum, Mrs. - , residence, 62.
Hanover County (Va.), resident, 155; emi¬
grants to, 551, 585.
Hanrick, Jilson, order to, 74.
Harberd’s Ferry. See Herbert’s Ferry.
Harbin, Thomas, referred to, 416, 432; rela¬
tive, 446.
Hardeman, Col. Thomas, oration, 506.
Hardeman County (Tenn.), resident, 305.
Harden. See Hardin.
Hardige, William, request, 163.
Hardin (Harden), Capt. Abraham, letters, 405,
407, 421, 439, 442, 473, 475, 488, 494-
495, 529; questionnaire, 438, 477, 491, 497;
information from, 525, 574, 577; autobiog¬
raphy, 439, 459; death, 574; portrait, 373.
Hardin, Capt. Benjamin, attends meeting, 34;
statement, 484.
Hardin, Ellis. See Harlan.
Hardin, F. M., letters, 408, 587.
Hardin, Ira, letters, 584-585.
Hardin, J., in legislature, 141.
Hardin, Capt. John, in service, 87; service
under, 279, 282; queries on, 363; wounded.
88; killed, 67, 329, 338.
Hardin, John J., article by, 353.
Hardin, Col. Joseph, queries on, 85; notes on,
405, 408, 438.
Hardin, Gen. M. D., notes on King’s Moun¬
tain, 353.
Hardin, Capt. William, facts about, 348; let¬
ter, 455; runs boundary, 562.
Hardin County (Ky.), resident, 216.
Harding, Capt. Benjamin, mentioned, 107.
Harding, E. H’., referred to, 508.
Hardman, Capt. Thomas, service under, 290.
Hardy, J. F. E., letters, 420, 422-423; gives
manuscript, 625.
Hardy, S., letter, 28.
Hardy, W. M., letter to, 423.
Harelip King, Chickasaw chief, 57.
Hargis, Capt. Shadrach, mentioned, 294.
Hargis, William, discharge, 171, 187; pension
statement, 293.
Hargraves, Col. - , in Revolution, 368; ref¬
erence to, 373.
Hargraves, Maj. Francis, in Revolution, 278,
288, 307, 312.
Harlan (Hardin, Harlin), Ellis, warns settlers,
331; connected with Cherokee, 11, 190,
372; plans attack, 161.
Harman, John, affidavit, 631.
Harmon, Valentine, in Kentucky, 197.
Harnage, Maj. - , British officer, 176.
Harpe, Micajah, killed, 68, 222.
Harpe, Wiley, murderer, 68.
Harpe brothers, murderers, 67, 70; movements,
68; escape, 68; queries on, 86; biography,
91.
Harper, J. C., letters, 448, 468, 485, 511, 535,
567, 576; referred to, 486; testimony, 505.
Harper, Robert G., Congressman, 220; men¬
tioned, 56; wife, 535.
Harper’s Magazine, excerpt, 394.
Harper’s Weekly (N.Y.), sketch of King’s
Mountain, 515, 553.
H'arrill, Housen, at King’s Mountain, 526.
Harrill, J. B., letter, 512.
Harrill, L., letters, 518, 542.
Harrington, Mrs. George, reference to, 584.
Harrington, Gen. W. H., militia officer, 177;
letter to, 177.
Harris, James, signer of Mecklenburg Declara¬
tion, 443.
Harris, Maj. James, in Revolution, 302.
Harris, Jenkin, land grant, 151.
Harris, John, toasted, 315.
Harris, Capt. William, at siege of Ninety Six,
301.
Harris, William S., History oj Poplar Lint
[ Tentl Church, 411.
Harris family, query on, 606.
Harrisburg (Pa.), document sent to, 449.
Harrison, - , horse not mustered out, 57.
Harrison, Capt. - , mentioned, 48; services
57, 60.
Harrison, Mrs. Anna S., parentage, 115, 117.
Harrison, Benjamin (of O.), visited, 139.
Harrison, Gov. Benjamin, letters, 19-20, 22-24,
29, 190-191, 212; commission, 21; message,
25; data on, 139; papers, 622.
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Harrison, Gideon, statement, 619.
Harrison, James, referred to, 371; letters, 600-
601.
Harrison, Capt. John, in Revolution, 274.
Harrison. Reuben, facts on, 410.
Harrison, William B., referred to, 357.
Harrison, Gen. William H., at River Raisin,
90: in War of 1812, 236; portrait, 321.
Harrison’s Fort, discharge at, 290.
Harrod. Col. James, in Kentucky, 5; men¬
tioned. 112; data on, 100.
Harrod, Col. William, papers, 105, 112.
Harrodsburg (Ky.), contest at, 5; resident,
402.
Hart, Col. Nathaniel, hopes for peace, 10;
mentioned, 112; manuscripts, 112, 342;
daughter’s obituary, 299.
Hart, Capt. Samuel, in Revolution, 272.
Hartley. Dr. C. B., mentioned, 430-431.
Hartwell (Ga.), resident, 426, 432.
Harvie, Gen. Jacqueline B., referred to, 349.
Harwell, Lamawell, account, 157.
Haskell, J. T., letter, 451.
Hastings County (Ga.), resident, 432.
Hatch, Julia M., letters, 509, 600.
Hatcher’s Pond, destruction, 386.
Hatfield, Richard, survey for, 74.
Haversham. See Habersham.
Haw River (S.C.), battle on, 440.
Hawbottom (Va.), resident, 160.
Hawk, Serg. - , in Revolution, 304.
Hawkins, Col. Benjamin, Indian trader, 37;
commissioner 31. 33, 233; letter, 48.
Hawkins County (N.C. and Tenn.), militia,
38, 60, 212; commissary, 48; land grant,
51: services, 201; residents, 246-247, 297,
299, 561, 568, 574.
Haws, Col. - , at Guilford, 634.
Hawthorn, Maj. Adam, information on, 410.
Hawthorn, Col. James, data on, 381, 408, 616.
Hawthorn, Capt. Nathaniel, defends Carolinas,
303.
Hay, David, appointment, 50.
Hay, Maj. Jehu, papers, 621.
Hay, William, invoice to, 23.
Hayden, Sydney, material on Brant, 450.
Hayne, Gen. Isaac, fate, 179.
Hayne, Paul H.. writes poem, 507, 510.
Hayne family, mentioned, 388.
Hayneville (Ala.), residents, 425, 433.
Hays, - , explores Kentucky, 330.
Hays, David, mentioned, 107.
Hays, Jane Donelson, mentioned, 108.
Hays, Col. Joseph, in Revolution, 271, 277,
301; at King's Mountain, 297; at siege of
Ninety Six, 301; in Indian wars, 18, 137,
232; home, 35; notes on, 131.
Hays, Col. Robert, letter, 44; data on, 54,
110; signature, 54; certification, 74; in leg¬
islature, 141; sketch, 107-108; descendants,
108.
Hays, Gen. Samuel L., letter, 108; mentioned,
_ 109.
Hays, Stockley D., parentage, 108.
“Hays Request,” estate, 153.
Hay’s Station (Tenn.), attacked, 108-109.
Hay ter, Israel, testimonial, 245, 255.
Haywood, Dr. Egbert, letter to, 93; commun¬
ication, 109; reference to, 320.
Haywood, John. History oj Tennessee, 96, 137,
244, 320; comments on, 124, 145, 147, 313,
328; History oj North Carolina, 621; state¬
ments, 81, 91, 96, 113, 127, 130; reference
to, 90, 332.
Haywood, Mark A., survey for, 74.
Haywood, S., signature, 35.
Headspeth, Capt. - , in Revolution, 622.
Heard (Herd, Hord), Stephen, appointed
commissioner, 27, 30, 91, 193; mentioned,
379.
Heard, William. See Hord.
Hecklerode, H., land entered, 12.
Hedrick, Capt. Peter, in Revolution, 264, 266.
Hefner, — - , built fort, 549.
Heitman, J. H., commends book, 457.
Helena (Ark.), resident, 433.
Hellen, - , killed, 137, 144.
Hemphill, James, toasted, 314.
Hemphill, Capt. Thomas, residence, 469-470,
476, 478; death, 488, 494; confirms state¬
ment, 522.
Hemphill family, mentioned, 592.
Henderson, Miss A. E., letters, 468, 478, 481,
483, 508, 530, 533.
Henderson, James, marriage, 469.
Henderson, Capt. John, militia officer, 158.
Henderson, Maj. Pleasant, manuscript, 119.
Henderson, Col. Richard, and Transylvania, 5,
51, 56, 112, 119, 148, 159; land grants, 51,
206; surveys, 65, 69, 356; lawsuit, 82; let¬
ters, 4, 120; papers, 120; descendants, 397.
Henderson, Robert, pension statement, 310.
Henderson, Samuel, marriage, 353.
Henderson, Capt. Thomas, in Revolution, 282.
Henderson, Col. William, grants discharge,
267; at siege of Ninety Six, 274; service
under, 383, 391; reference, 616.
Henderson, William A., lecture, 408.
Henderson family, genealogy, 356; data on,
479.
Henderson (Ky.), manuscripts at, 119-120.
Henderson County (Ky.), residents, 262, 300.
Henderson’s Springs (Tenn.), resident, 586.
Hendrick, Billy, carries letter, 18.
Hendrick, Solomon, killed, 134.
Henley, Miss — — , married, 597.
Henley, Col. David, data on, 110.
Henley, Capt. Samuel. See Handley.
Henley, T. J., informant, 115.
Henry, Alexander, toasted, 315.
Henry, Belinda, incident, 477.
Henry, David, services, 95, 264.
Henry, Edmund, letter, 230.
Henry, Hugh, appointed, 51.
Henry, John, toasted, 315.
Henry, Malcolm, toasted, 315.
Henry, Gov. Patrick, commission, 11; acquires
land, 13, 201; letters to, 28, 33, 45, 49,
67; anecdotes of, 81; letters, 102, 202;
relatives, 109, 111, 457, 541, 551-552, 560,
585, 587; influence, 117; attacks Dunmore,
283; meets Martin, 358.
Henry, R. M., letters to, 424, 427.
Henry, Robert, writes narrative, 222-223, 421,
423; cited, 521, 602, 624; manuscripts, 422-
424; services, 392, 625; sketch, 427.
Henry, Thomas, born in Ireland, 625.
Henry, W. W., letter, 551.
Henry, William, toasted, 315.
Henry, William L., questionnaire, 423; letter,
625.
Henry, William Wirt, loans letter, 45, 50.
Henry brothers, arrest spies, 531.
Henry family, taken prisoners, 100.
Henry County (Ky.), resident, 528.
Henry County (Va.), troops, 9; visited, 28;
residents, 28, 48, 59, 63, 66-69, 71, 83, 87,
135; representative from, 87; Draper at,
340.
Henry Station, commander, 454.
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Herbemont, Mrs. - , facts on, 414; letter,
415.
Herbert, Edward, referred to, 433.
Herbert, John, attestation, 291.
Herbert, Capt. William, services, 3, 389.
Herbert’s (Harberd’s) Ferry (Va.), in Revolu¬
tion, 290.
Herd, John, promissory note, 155.
Herd, Stephen. See Heard.
Hermitage (Tenn.), Jackson’s home, 241.
Herndon, Miss - , married, 550.
Herndon, Col. Benjamin, receipt, 157; data
on, 222, 288, 431; leads mutiny, 347; facts
sought, 424, 445; news for, 571; letter to,
628.
Herndon, E. W., letter, 625.
•Herndon, Maj. Joseph, at King’s Mountain,
268; makes gun, 563; in Cherokee cam¬
paign, 632.
Herndon, Tom, referred to, 445.
Hiawassee, Cherokee town, 72; council at, 228;
captured, 312; campaign, 316.
Hiawassee (Tenn.), resident, 220.
Hickenbotham, Capt. - , Indian skirmish,
152.
Hickerson, Maj. - , owns farm, 518.
Hickman, Edwin, commissioned, 51; letter,
104; mentioned. 520.
Hickman. Maj. Thomas, visit to, 90, 92-93,
122; mentioned, 94, 111; informant, 96;
letters, 106-107, 110, 121; query on, 117;
death, 134; obituary, 104.
Hickory (N. C.), resident, 503.
Hicks, Willis, appointment, 53.
Higgins, - , plantation, 174.
Higgins, Maj. John, attacks Tories, 303.
Higgins, Ensign Philemore, in Revolution,
299.
Higginson, - , mentioned, 94.
Highland, Capt. Harry, pursues Indians and
Tories, 301.
Hightower, William, on hunting trip, 340,
347.
Hightower Campaign, against Cherokee, 63,
215, 313, 324, 354.
Highwassee. See Hiawassee.
Hiland, Maj. - , persecutes Loyalists, 492.
Hiideburn, Charles R., letter, 560.
Hill, Gen. D. H., The Land We Love, 554.
Hill, James, attestation, 282.
Hill, Capt. John, service under, 274.
Hill, Reuben, pension statement, 288.
Hill, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 319.
Hill, Capt. Thomas, service under, 302.
Hill, William, letter to, 97; letters, 132, 318;
secretary for North Carolina, 184; military
service, 305, 384, 548; toast to, 315; at¬
tack, 381; property destroyed, 480; refer¬
ences, 616.
Hillsboro (O.) , residents, 396, 459, 481.
Hillsboro (O.) Gazette, obituary in, 447
Hillsborough (N.C.), residents, 4, 25, 39, 42,
159, 175, 194, 383, 485; mentioned, 42;
clerkship, 43.
Hinde, Rev. Thomas, death, 117.
Hinds, - , killed, 38.
Hinds, Simeon, wounded, 38.
Historical Sketch of the Battle of King’s
Mountain, pamphlet sent, 463.
Hite, Charles, mentioned, 111.
Hix, Baylis, referred to, 370.
Hix, Nathaniel, receipt, 7; payment to, 166.
“H.M.I.,” letter, 578.
Hoagland, Capt. Henry, complained of, 164.
Hobbs, Vincent, horses stolen, 158; militia of¬
ficer, 160; kills Indian chief, 356.
Hobkirk’s Hill, battle, 450.
Hodges, Willis, pensioner, 106.
Hodges family, persecute Loyalists, 493.
Hodges Station, abandoned, 45.
Hoffman, John, buyer, 159.
Hogan, Humphrey, teacher, 376.
Hogg, James, surveyor, 74.
Hoggett, James, appointment, 50.
Holbrook, S. S., letter, 463.
Holcomb, Absalom, grants discharge, 301 ; at¬
testation, 310.
Holden, Joseph, query on, 369.
Holden, William, letters, 584-586.
Holder, John, Kentucky pioneer, 101, 239;
daughter, 118.
Holland, Isaac, genealogy of, 570; at King’s
Mountain, 596.
Holland, Maj. James, sketches, 603-606.
Holland family, mentioned, 462; query on,
606.
Holland (in Europe), negotiations with, 239>
Holliday, Zachary, interviewed, 142, 617.
Holliday’s Cove (Va.), troops stationed at,
307.
Hollis, David, statement, 410.
Holman, Harold, obituary, 142.
Holman’s Ford (N.C.), Boone at, 348; loca¬
tion of, 577.
Holmes, Abiel, American Annals, cited. 364.
Holmes, Col. Robert, in Revolution, 298-299;
at King’s Mountain, 265.
Holstein (Denmark), resident, 135.
Holston, Stephen, river named for, 363; data
sought, 363-365.
Holston Intelligencer, publication for, 230.
Holston River, settlers, 1, 3, 8, 154-155, 201,
319; residents, 22, 37, 46, 160, 188, 197,
612; treaty on, 23, 52, 70, 261; Shoat’s
ford on, 23: garrisoned. 72; settled. 126,
308; public lands on, 156, 242, 322: route
via, 194, 227; ammunition for, 201; de¬
fense of, 202; mouth of, 205: salt made on,
227; Indian defeat at, 260, 348; expedition,
40, 300; endangered, 338; improvements at,
357; explored, 361; location, 364. See also
Long Island.
Holt, Stephen, messenger, 161.
“Honey Quarry," estate, 152.
Honeycutt, John, mentioned, 375-376; death,
134.
Hood, David, recovery, 72.
Hood, Capt. John, service under, 366.
Hood, Thomas, pension statements, 265, 293.
Hoops, Adam, receipt, 151.
Hope, J. M., letter, 580.
Hope, Rev. John C., gives information, 406;
letters, 400, 407-408, 411.
Hope Station (S.C.), residents, 400, 411.
Hopewell (N.C.), residents, 32, 46; treaty, 32,
41, 204-205, 240.
Hopkins, Miss - - -, marriage, 367.
Hopkins, Col. David, in Revolution, 280;
statements corrected, 353.
Hopkins, Francis, Loyalist, information on,
338-339; hanged, 322, 326-328, 587.
Hopkins, Gen. Samuel, orders, 61; letter, 61.
Hopkinsville (Ky.), resident, 232.
Hord, Stephen. See Heard.
Hord (Heard, Herd), Col. William, in service,
1; data on, 80, 84; queries on, 89.
Horry, Gen. Peter, achievement, 406; service
under, 427.
Horry, Mrs. Peter, adoption, 407.
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Horse Creek, British at, 385.
Horton, - - , Loyalist, 576.
Hoss, Henry, referred to, 139.
H'oss. L. P., referred to, 139.
Houghton, Mifflin & Company, publishers, 599.
House, - , escapes, 454.
House Mountain (Tenn.), settler near, 569.
Houseal, Capt. - - , capture, 408.
Houseal, William, information from, 400.
Houston, - - , survey for, 74.
Houston, Christopher, data on, 537, 544.
Houston, Capt. James, at Ramsour’s Mill,
537; residence, 544; pension, 545.
Houston Jr., James, mentioned, 47; at conven¬
tion, 65.
Houston, John, mentioned, 47.
Houston, Gov. Samuel, as leader, 144; notes
on. 322; mentioned, 475; descent, 544.
Houston, Thomas F., letter, 537.
Houston family, data on, 538, 544.
Houston County (Ga.), settlers in, 194.
Houstonia (Mo.), resident, 537.
Houstonville (N.C.), resident, 544.
Howard, Col. - - , at Cowpens, 609; at Guil¬
ford, 634.
Howard, Benjamin, appointed, 236.
Howard family, data on, 342.
Howe, George, Presbyterian Church in South
Carolina, 593.
Howe, Henry, Virginia Historical Collections,
353, 587.
Howe, Gen. Robert, in Florida expedition,
295, 300.
Howe. Sir William, in Philadelphia, 13.
Howie, Robert, toasted, 314.
Howison, Robert R., History of Virginia, 362.
Howley, Gov. Richard, grants captaincy, 300.
Hoyl, Andrew, character, 384.
Hubbard, Dr. - — — , retired, 591.
Hubbard. Col. James, departure, 51; queries
on, 89; data on, 128, 454; death, 452.
Huck. Col. Christian, in Revolution, 269, 281,
307, 445, 629; killed by Carroll, 314.
Huck’s Defeat, account of celebration, 314-
315; participant in battle, 366, 614; prison¬
er taken, 407; sketch, 446, 448. See also
Huyck’s Defeat.
Hudson, — — , Loyalist, 375.
Hudson, Capt. - - , British officer, 170, 268.
Hudson, Adam B., wounded, 108.
Huger, Alfred, letter, 405; obituary, 405.
Huger, Gen. Isaac, service under, 383, 634.
Huggins, Capt. James, mentioned. 400.
Huggins, Maj. John, daughter, 399; war serv¬
ice, 400-401.
Hughes, Capt. — — Loyalist, 575; land grant,
154.
Hughes, Anny F., letters, 407, 415, 417, 421,
433, 436; questionnaire, 434, 436.
Hughes, Archy, expected, 72.
Hughes, Frank, private, 455.
Hughes, Col. Isaac, in Revolution, 622.
Hughes, John, information, 400; route to
residence, 401; letter, 401; marriage, 434.
Hughes, Col. Joseph, information on, 407, 415,
417; killed, 407; brother, 434.
Hughes, Robert M., certificate, 583.
Hughs (Hughes), - , messenger, 49.
H'ulbert, - , kills Indians, 200.
Humphreys, Col. - , commissioner, 46.
Humphreys, Lieut. Benjamin, in Revolution
304.
Humphreys, Capt. David, in Revolution, 304.
Humphreys, Ensign Solomon, in Revolution,
304.
Hunt, J., signature, 35.
Hunter, Capt. - , data secured, 106; in
Cherokee expedition, 337.
Hunter, Dr. C. L., letters, 402, 406, 443, 459,
470, 478-479, 486, 492, 508, 518, 525, 537-
538, 550, 577, 588; referred to, 494; map,
518; Sketches of Western North Carolina,
448, 459, 471, 473; works mentioned, 507.
Hunter, Col. Charles, mentioned, 426.
Hunter, John, mentioned, 109.
Hunter, John L., facts on, 417.
Hunter, Gen. Starke, mentioned, 419, 421,
430; defeated, 100.
Hunter family, data on, 429, 431.
Hunting Creek (N.C.), location, 369; resident,
544.
Huntsville (Ala.), residents, 82, 555; conven¬
tion at, 243.
Huntsville (N. C.), resident, 324.
Huron Indians, peace with, 21.
Husband, Herman, in Whiskey Insurrection,
62.
Husk, George, deserter, 211.
Hutchings, John, receipt to, 73.
Hutchins, Col. Thomas, sells horse, 158; let¬
ter, 38; manuscripts, 406; data on Ashe's
defeat, 626.
Hutchinson, T. S., letter, 405.
Hutchinson, William, pension statement, 266;
attestation, 296.
“Huyck’s Defeat,” article, 455. See also
Huck’s Defeat.
Hyder, Jacob, experience, 416.
Hyer, George, mentioned, 414.
ot —
Idlewild (N.C.), residents, 570, 577.
Illinois, parties in, 18; message from Indians,
19; commander, 43; Clark’s campaign in,
121; explorations, 126, 134, 146; resident,
236, 452; settlers in, 564, 572.
Imanuel, Capt. David, in Revolution, 351.
Indian Creek, location, 362.
Indiana, resident. 77; visited, 118, 120; Indian
outbreak in, 230; removal to, 379, 450, 455.
Indians, activity of, 1, 3, 7, 16, 22, 35, 44,
46, 55, 62, 80, 82, 88, 91, 99-100, 111, 127,
132-134, 136-137, 139, 144-146, 151-153,
167, 230, 260-261, 290. 330, 372-373, 376,
379, 386, 389, 394, 455, 488, 521; activity
against, 5, 9, 17, 56, 59, 81, 87, 105, 111,
126, 143, 148, 266, 268, 273, 282, 287, 292-
293, 297-299, 301, 308-309, 313, 316-317,
324, 387-388, 397, 405, 408, 425, 430, 440,
450, 455, 469, 486. 491; negotiations and
treaties, 15, 20-21, 23-26, 29-30, 32-33, 36-
37, 40, 43, 65, 83-84; claims defined, 26;
commissioners, 28, 44-45; agents, 28, 39;
legislation, 28; superintendents, 41, 83, 87,
140; boundary run, 68; removal plan, 76;
hated, 102; fighters surviving, 112; of the
Southwest, 141, 143; inquiries about, 147;
war history of, 323, 504; protection against,
422, 502, 518. See also the several tribes.
Ingles (English), Capt. Thomas, mentioned, 1,
84.
Ingles, Capt. William, defeats Indians, 152-
153; letter, 152; killed, 38.
Ingraham, J. L., letter, 421.
Ingraham, Mrs. William, referred to, 420.
Ingram, • — - — ■, killed, 329.
Inman, Capt. - •, service under, 287; data
on, 472.
Inman, Joshua, commands troops, 214.
Inman, Capt. Shadrach, commands, 390; kill¬
ed, 634.
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Innes (Innis), Col. Alexander, British officer,
169, 390, 634.
Innes, Col. Harry, letters, 34, 186, 198; letter
to, 35; Virginia officer, 190.
Iredell County (N.C.), residents, 287, 342,
449.
Ireland, emigrants from, 126, 270, 277, 295,
445, 501; residents, 187, 418, 436-437, 445,
455.
Iron manufactures, 527-528, 530; guard for,
209.
Iron Mountain, troops cross, 478.
Iron Works (S.C.), battle of, 272, 276, 279;
location, 461, 473; old road at, 475; des¬
troyed, 480.
Irvine, Capt. Christopher, identified, 620; pro¬
vision return, 166.
Irvine, O. B., letters, 424, 428; letter to, 304;
mentioned, 470.
Irvine, Robert, provides pack horses, 171.
Irvine, William, Kentucky militia officer, 627.
Irwin (Erwin), Alexander, in battle, 394; data
on, 492, 602.
Irwin (Erwin), Capt. John, in Revolution,
355; grants discharge, 263.
Irwin, Col. Robert, in Revolution, 267, 271,
302, 305; residence, 403; references, 616.
Irwin, Thomas J., letter, 447-448.
Isaacs, Col. Elijah (Elisha), data on, 288, 443.
448, 487, 541, 549, 559-560, 570, 573;
queries on, 449, 628; mentioned, 479; re¬
ferred to, 499; letter, 516; of Tennessee,
559.
Isaacs, Samuel, data on, 559.
Isaacs family, data on, 448, 559.
Iseley, Jacob, testimonial, 247.
Ishe’s fort (Tenn.), garrisoned, 261; command¬
ers at, 354.
Ishe’s Mill (Tenn.), rendezvous, 211-212.
Island Flats. See Long Island Flats.
Island Ford, identity of, 482; topography of
region, 497, 501; location, 525; road, 468.
Jack, Capt. James, in Revolution, 267, 286;
mentioned, 282; messenger, 222.
Jack, Patrick, bond, 151.
Jackman, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 307.
Jackson, Gen. A. E., referred to, 139.
Jackson, Gen. Andrew, ridiculed, 54; signa¬
ture, 54, 626; mentioned, 56, 97, 122; re¬
ceipt to, 73; handwriting, 73; in Creek
war, 74-76, 231, 236; letters to, 75; favors
Indian removal, 76; friend of Blount, 130;
informant, 81, 92, 131; visited, 95-96; ap¬
proves plans, 99; loan, 108; in Nickajack
campaign, 128, 137; treaty commissioner,
240-242; letters, 241-242; trip, 243; re¬
sembles Cleveland, 332; parents migrate,
403; military career, 406; a Democrat, 528;
son, 606.
Jackson, Mrs. Andrew, mentioned, 106.
Jackson, Audrey, remarks, 75.
Jackson, David, toasted, 315.
Jackson, Henry R., letter, 455.
Jackson, Col. James, and Jay Treaty, 64; let¬
ters, 214-215; in Revolution, 311, 385; men¬
tioned, 284, 392.
Jackson, Joseph, interviewed, 97; referred to,
496.
Jackson, Capt. William, mentioned, 311; at
King’s Mountain, 313.
Jackson (Tenn.), visited, 92; residents, 93,
108, 110.
Jackson County (Ga.), resident, 262.
Jackson’s Burgh, in Georgia, 170.
Jackson’s River (Va.), Indians hostile on, 151-
153.
Jacksonville (Ill.), residents, 459, 481.
Jamaica Royal Gazette , article, 188.
James, Chancellor - , collects material, 430.
James, Maj. John, commands, 399, 406.
James, Dr. Joseph A., mentioned. 398.
James, Lorenzo, letters, 417, 429-431; ques¬
tionnaire, 430.
James, Judge William D., writer, 398; papers,
399-400, 414; military service, 399; family
data, 398; Life of General Marion, mention¬
ed, 400, 417.
James River (Va.), improvement of, 193.
Jamison, Capt. - , toasted, 315.
Jamison, Joseph, attestation, 349.
Jarvis, John Wesley, data on, 565.
Jay’s Treaty, copy enclosed, 64; discussed,
217.
Jefferson, Peter, executor of will, 374.
Jefferson, Thomas, favors Indian removal, 76;
invitation to Cherokee, 175; report to, 182;
letters, 184, 245, 583; letter to, 14; in
Europe, 193; report on lands, 206, 226-227;
suggestions to, 256, 607; medal for, 259.
Jefferson (N.C.), residents, 334, 336, 340, 352.
Jefferson City (Mo.), resident, 139.
Jefferson County (Ky.), resident, 210.
Jefferson County (Tenn.), militia, 60; resi¬
dents, 65, 129, 273; sheriff, 380.
Jenkins, - , order of, 194.
Jenkins, Susanna, married, 224.
Jenkins, Thomas, owns place, 568.
Jenkins, Dr. W. L., letter, 135.
Jennings, - , purchase from, 154.
Jennings, Edmund, in controversy, 91; men¬
tioned, 92, 105, 111, 115; notes on, 102;
pension papers, 103-104, 106; pension state¬
ment, 293, 345.
Jennings, Miles, mentioned, 102.
Jennings County (Ind.), resident, 295.
Jervais, - , payment, 33.
Jeter, Gov. T. B., military review, 507; ad¬
dress, 509.
Jetton, Joel, at Cowan’s Ford, 625.
Johns, - , killed, 133.
John’s River (N.C.), residents, 464, 567; es¬
tate of, 579.
Johnson, - , killed, 68.
Johnson, Rev. - , statement, 513.
Johnson, A., mentioned, 519.
Johnson, Abram, questionnaire, 522.
Johnson, Ambrose, owns sword, 566.
Johnson, Cave, reference to, 90, 93, 109; let¬
ters, 106, 129; letters to, 111, 114-115.
Johnson, Chapman, letter to, 106; knowledge
of Indian treaties, 345.
Johnson, Henry, appointed, 51; visited, 95;
reference to, 109; mentioned, 129.
Johnson, Capt. James. See Johnston.
Johnson, Capt. Jesse, in Cherokee campaign,
284.
Johnson, Dr. Joseph, letters, 392, 397; death.
397.
Johnson, Lewis, reference to, 552; letter, 565.
Johnson, Moses, substitute for, 265.
Johnson, Rachel, mentioned, 142.
Johnson, Col. Richard M., father, 49; uncle,
106.
Johnson, Robert, letters, 49, 67.
Johnson, Gov. Samuel. See Johnston.
Johnson (Johnston), Lieut. Samuel, ensign,
164; in skirmish, 169; wounded at King’s
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Mountain, 563; owns sword, 544, 552, 561-
563, 565; residence, 553: services, 278, 288,
368, 562: sketch, 565-566.
Johnson, Thomas, appointment, 51, 53; notes
on, 129, 140; in legislature, 141; marriage,
614; relatives, 95.
Johnson, Dr. Uzal, Loyalist, 560, 569, 596-
597.
Johnson, Judge William (of N.C.), letters, 4,
258; letter to, 631; endorser, 194; writings,
243, 385, 400; criticized, 613, 624.
Johnson, Sir William (of N. Y.), manuscripts,
447.
Johnson family, mentioned, 388.
Johnston. Col. James, in Revolution, 282, 2S4,
471, 539: data on, 460, 525, 527, 556, 567.
Johnston, Capt. Joseph, at King’s Mountain,
465.
Johnston, Levi, in Revolution, 238.
Johnston, Judge Peter, letter, 69; commission¬
er, 87; affidavit, 253.
Johnston, Capt. Samuel. See Johnson.
Johnston (Johnson), Gov. Samuel, letter, 39,
43; appointment, 87, 159.
Johnston, William, letter, 465; book presented
to, 593.
Johnston, Col. William, at King’s Mountain,
556.
Johnstone, - , Loyalist, 222.
Johnstone, Col. - , letter, 66.
Jolly, Maj. Benjamin, services, 271, 407.
Jolly, David, information on, 396.
Jones, - - , informant, 131.
Jones, Gen. - , commander, 61.
Jones, Benjamin X., pensioner, 106.
Jones Jr., Charles C., letters, 589, 626; book
presented to, 593; on program, 507, 510.
Jones, Darling, attestation, 312.
Jones, G. W., letter to, 357.
Jones, H. C., letter, 119.
Jones, J. D., records, 475.
Jones, Sergt. John, military service, 60.
Jones, John D., letter, 425.
Jones, John Gabriel, in Kentucky, 5.
Jones, Joshua, owns plantation, 431.
Jones, Molly, prisoner, 107.
Jones, Seaborn, signs document, 201.
Jones, “Shocco,” owns declaration, 424.
Jones, Thomas L., letters, 440, 442, 589; re¬
ferred to, 441.
Jones, Tom, and Sumter, 103.
Jones, Will H., letter, 139.
Jones and Slaughter, receipt, 155.
Jonesboro (Tenn.), residents, 47, 54, 139, 202,
204, 206, 216, 225, 341, 349, 351, 491, 532,
538, 561, 564; visited, 54, 58; convention
at, 143; headquarters at, 205.
Jordan, Lieut. David, service under, 295.
Joslin, Col. Benjamin, son, 108, 144; notes on,
131, 133.
Joslin, Lewis, parentage, 108; letter, 144.
Joslin, Mary Gatewood, son, 144.
Joyce family, query on, 515.
“J. S. D.,” article, 600.
Junalaska, Indian chief, 558.
Juniper Springs, mentioned, 407 ; location,
408; no facts on, 411.
Jurdon, - , account, 157.
Jurthon, Col. - , mentioned, 178.
Kain, Capt. W., letter, 225.
Kanawha (W.Va.), Lewis at, 389.
Kanawha Mountains, army crosses, 389;
sketch, 382.
Kanawha River, battle at, 323; 466. See also
Point Pleasant.
Kaskaskia (Ill.), resident, 107.
Kayler, - , built fort, 549.
Kean, — — , report, 36.
Kee, Capt. Thomas, mentioned. 284.
Keener, Capt. - , mentioned, 525.
Keese, Elijah, letter, 554.
Keith, W. L., referred to, 370.
Kelley, Alexander, accepts order, 196.
Kelley, D. C., letters, 568, 580; owns papers,
582, 613.
Kelly, Col. - , of Chattanooga, 114.
Kelly, Col. Alexander, visited, 49; mentioned,
47, 114, 128; expedition, 213.
Kelly, Joshua, makes contract, 607.
Kelly, Tom, raider, 59.
Kelner, - , Loyalist, 539.
Kelsey, Samuel, toasted, 314.
Kelso, Maj. Hugh, road commssioner, 226.
Kemp, Dr. I., educator, 56.
Kendall, Amos, author, 124.
Kennan, - , and lawsuit, 68.
Kennedy, Col. Daniel, witness. 38; in legis¬
lature. 141; services, 354, 452; report, 211;
data on, 376, 622.
Kennedy, Daniel R.. letters, 452, 454, 475.
Kennedy, John P., Horseshoe Robinson, cited,
599; Life of William Wirt, 369.
Kennedy, Joseph, Kentucky militia officer,
627.
Kennedy, Gen. Thomas, arrival of, 52; in
Cherokee expedition, 284, 337; in Revolu¬
tion, 301, 627; data on, 112, 588, 617;
mentioned, 128; testimonial, 246.
Kenton, Gen. Simon, data acquired, 100; sol¬
diers living, 112; interview planned, 119;
companions visited, 120.
Kentucky, conditions in, 10; departures to,
11, 18, 293, 358; visited, 52, 70, 74, 92.
97-98, 100, 105, 109, 113. 118-119; aid of
sought, 56: troops, 61. 145, 166, 210, 214;
historian of, 62; and Jay Treaty, 64; legis¬
lature, 66, 509; boundaries, 67, 87, 217,
615; commissioners, 67; residents, 94, 103,
257, 354, 397, 423, 461, 494, 513; relief of,
167, 171; governor, 207, 580; invaded, 172;
cooperation of, 208; immigrants to, 191,
194; convention in, 197; Congress rejects,
197-198; endangered, 204; Indian slave in,
206; religious conditions in, 207, 224; In¬
dian lands in, 242; barbecue in, 318; ex¬
ploration, 330; defense of, 341; enterprises
in, 345; removal from, 379; newspapers,
473; blacksmith, 530; Encyclopedia, 595.
Kentucky County (Va.), division of, 341.
Kentucky Gazette, file found, 112.
Kentucky Historical Society, visit of president,
109; and Clark biography, 120.
Kentucky Laws, extract, 626.
Kentucky River, lands on, 156.
Kercheval, Samuel, History of the Valley of
Virginia, referred to, 340, 342.
Kerr, Alfred D., attestation, 342.
Kerr, James, pension statement, 269, 469.
Kerr, Joseph, pension statement, 269; referred
to, 453, 459.
Kershaw, Gen. Eli, in Revolution, 274.
Kershaw, Col. James, service under, 274.
Kershaw, Gen. James B., information on, 402;
referred to, 412.
Kershaw District (S.C.), resident, 430.
Kettle Creek, battle of, 240, 292, 300, 373.
Keys, Capt. James, pay of, 13-14; testimoni¬
als, 235, 245, 256; services of, 341, 611.
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Keys, Samuel, pension statement, 33S.
Kidd, John, toasted, 314.
Kilgore, Col. Benjamin, in Revolution, 270.
Kilgore, Capt. Charles, in Revolution, 277.
Killbuck, Delaware chief, papers of, 621.
Kilpatrick, Rlaj. Michael, seizes goods, 37;
killed, 100; mentioned, 107.
Kilpatrick. Lieut. Robert, in Revolution, 278.
Kimball. Maj. F., in Revolution, 290, 41 S.
Kimberlin, Jacob, killed, 153.
Kimborough, - , consulted, 347.
Kincannon, A. N., letters, 533, 535, 540.
Kincannon, Capt. Andrew, data on, 161, 290,
341, 510, 518, 520, 522, 525, 528, 530-531,
533, 535-536, 540, 542, 619; death date,
532; services, 558.
Kincannon Jr., Andrew, son, 525.
Kincannon, Elizabeth, son, 528.
Kincannon, George, son, 525.
Kincannon family, residence, 536.
King, Austin A., letter, 128.
King, Elisha, attestation, 349.
King, Maj. James, mentioned. 51; advised, 52;
letter, 211; buys place, 227; services, 544.
King, Capt. Nathaniel, at Brier Creek, 284.
King, Maj. Robert, mentioned, 128-129, 331.
King, Maj. Thomas, in legislature, 141; on
Cherokee expedition, 337-338.
King, William, mentioned, 84, 142; widow,
227; testimonial, 244, 248.
King’s Creek, crossed, 583.
King’s Fort, families in, 375; on Reedy Creek,
376.
"King’s Mountain,” article, 505, 514.
King’s Mountain (N.C.), residents, 477, 493,
497-498, 501, 504, 506, 516, 519, 523, 531,
545, 548, 553, 556, 558, 566-567, S81-583;
document from, 542 ; article, 599.
King’s Mountain (S.C.), derivation of name,
518; route to, 394-395, 466, 468, 470, 472-
474, 476-479, 482-483, 485, 487-488, 491,
493-495, 497-498, 500, 512, 542, 546, 552-
553, 556, 586; troops for, 225-226, 244, 394,
481; battle described by British, 171, 176,
181, 183-184, 186; by Campbell, 608; by
Graham, 623; by Henry, 625; by Shelby,
174, 176, 231, 245, 571, 574; by Vance, 222-
223; route from, 562, 568, 579, 581-583; size
of, 556; height, 474, 488; maps, 529, 542,
578, 582, 584; sketches, 88, 541, 553, 567;
prisoners taken at, 175, 177-179, 238, 246,
495, 541, 563, 565, 569, 619, 632; negroes
captured, 216; papers, 203; wounded at,
438, 440; court martial, 422; controversy
over commander, 186, 228-233, 244-257, 552,
554, 558-559, 595; testimonials on, 234-
236, 244-249; officers thanked, 178-179;
muster rolls, 181.
King’s Mountain, battle anniversary celebra¬
tions, 128, 230-231, 382, 456, 483, 488, 506-
508, 543, 545, 558, 561, 579, 599; monu¬
ment, 515, 545, 553, 571, 588, 599.
King’s Mountain Centennial Association,
sketch for, 452; organization, 506, 515; let¬
ter to, 503; publishes book, 468.
Kingsley, Alpha, secures funds, 99.
Kingston (N.C. and Tenn.), residents, 29,
34, 195-196.
Kinkead, - , delivers letter, 3.
Kinkead, Capt. - - -, militia officer, 167.
Kinkead, Andrew, deposition, 203.
Kinkead, James, statement, 496.
Kinkead family, persecutes Loyalists, 492.
Kirkpatrick, Samuel J., letters, 532, 538, 564.
Kirksville (Mo.), residents, 509, 600.
Kirtleys, emigrants, 1; mentioned, 84.
Knox, Capt. - , in Revolution, 267; killed,
283, 525.
Knox, Gen. Henry, signature, 36; letters, 39,
48, 200; treaty with Indians, 57; secretary
of war report, 204; letter to, 205.
Knox, Ensign James, service under, 309, 350.
Knox, Capt. William, in Revolution, 284; let¬
ters, 40, 42.
Knox County (Ky.), residents, 301, 324.
Knox County (Tenn.), residents, 65, 83, 208,
246, 264, 286, 572; militia, 210.
Knoxville (Tenn.), visited. 54, 59, 62, 220;
residents, 55, 57, 60-65, 69, 76-78, 109, 207,
211-215, 219, 225, 228-229, 231, 236, 248,
253, 261, 313, 408, 456, 466. 471, 473-474,
482, 512, 524, 530, 532, 570, 572, 592;
convention at, 65; news from, 68, 70; news¬
paper, 103; rendezvous, 337.
Knoxville (Tenn.) Gazette, search for files, 86,
90-93, 103-105, 109, 123, 130; letter to
editor, 218.
Knoxville (Tenn.) Register, article, 574.
Knoxville (Tenn.) Tribune, article from, 541;
review for, 592.
Koen, Abram, notes on, 131.
Koen, Benjamin, notes on, 131.
Koon, John, activity, 408.
Kossuth, Louis, visit to America, 368.
Kuykendall, Jonathan, toasted, 315.
Kuykendall, Matthew, pension statement, 438.
Kuykendall, Samuel, toasted, 315.
Kyle, Capt. Robert, service under, 29S.
La Balme, Col. Mottin de, papers, 621.
Lacefield, - , Loyalist, 565.
Lacey, Col. Edward, in Revolution, 381, 575,
629; data on, 463; incident, 445; descend¬
ants, 436, 591; references, 616.
Lacey, Hopkins, appointed, 51.
Lacey, Col. William, in Revolution, 170.
Lafayette, Marquis de, order, 186; reunion,
391; commendation from, 450; relations
with, 413, 431, 609.
Lafayette (O.), resident, 139.
Lafayette County (Ark.), residents, 104, 112.
Lafferty, Lieut. - , hanged, 517; data on,
521; Loyalist, 543.
Laird, James, at King’s Mountain, 252.
Lamar, Sen. L. Q. C., relatives, 568.
Lancaster, Richard, recovery, 72.
Lancaster (Pa.), settlers, 544.
Lancaster County (Pa.), resident, 365.
Land, Capt. Benjamin, data on, 415, 434;
residence, 433.
Land, Mrs. Benjamin, facts on, 421, 436-437.
Land, Charlotte, statement, 436.
Land, Thomas C., family, 433-434.
LaDdon, - , business man, 375.
Lands, surveyors’ action, 186; information on,
192; improvement for, 193; chancery suit
for, 238-239; ungranted, 242; bounty for
services, 530.
Landsford (S.C.), residents, 436-437, 445-446.
Lane, Turner, tutor, 372.
Langdon, John, and Jay Treaty, 64.
Langford. See Lankford.
Langford, J. J., address, 436.
Langhorne, Robert I., power of attorney, 257.
Langlade, Charles de, papers, 621.
Langston, Mrs. - , warns the Whigs, 461.
Langum. See Lankford.
Lanier, Col. James, messenger, 36; punishes
offenders, 37; letter, 37; at treaty, 308;
daughter, 551.
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Lankford (Langford, Langum). - , hanged,
68, 439; escape, 512; mentioned, 517.
Lankford, Lient. James, escapes, 526, 556, 568,
579; spelling of name, 582.
Lankford, John, residence, 5S0; escapes, 583.
Lankford, Lieut. Stephen, data on, 521.
Lanman, Charles, excerpt of letter, 585;
sketch, 596.
Lansing, Catherine G., letter, 449.
Lapp, Capt. - - , service under, 278.
Larcombe, R. J., letter, 455.
Larks, - , camp, 189.
Larrabee, Charles H'., note by, 81; letters, 83,
332; postcript, 83, 85; elected attorney,
117; Draper’s friend, 326.
Lash, W. A., letters, 479, 489, 502.
Latham (Lytham), - , visited, 14; Shelby
writes to, 23; informant, 357.
Lathan, Rev. Robert, pamphlet by, 450, 459,
506, 571; Historical Sketch of King’s Moun¬
tain, 542.
Latopoia, Chickasaw chief, signature, 33.
Lauderdale, Col. Samuel, commander, 99.
Laughlin, Col. S. H., informant, 106; referred
to, 109; letter to, 115; visited, 119; mem¬
oirs, 142.
Laughlin, Thomas, mentioned, 142.
Laurel River (Ky.), emigrants killed on, 134.
Laurens, John, death, 427.
Laurens District (S.C.), residents, 271, 276-
277, 296-297, 306, 312, 346, 380, 464, 466,
470; removal to, 289; troops in, 386.
Laval, W., letter, 357.
Lavonia (Ga.), resident, 496.
Lawson, Gen. Robert, in Revolution, 302, 634;
residence, 351.
Lawson’s Fork, burial ground on, 467.
Lea, John M., letters, 460, 468, 542.
Lea, Capt. Luke, Loyalist, 623.
Leach, Lieut. - , joins infantry, 283.
Leach, Gen. J. M., statement, 545.
Leach, James, in service, 544.
Lean. Capt. John, at King’s Mountain, 579.
Leatherdale, Lieut. James, service under, 291.
Leatherman family, no knowledge of, 601.
Lebanon (Tenn), residents, 35, 105, 130, 133,
136, 322-323, 359.
Lebo, Isaac, pursuit of, 286.
Ledbetter, Col. George, in Revolution, 288;
notes on, 583.
Lee, Arthur, Indian commissioner, 29.
Lee, Gen. Henry, letter, 185; letters to, 49,
230; acquaintance with, 280; associated
with, 291; militia officer, 290. 388, 391,
613; in Revolution, 145, 258, 272, 274, 284,
297, 299-300, 385, 634-635; governor of
Virginia, 60, 87, 102; motion by, 36; com¬
mendation from, 450; statement, 620;
achievement, 387, 406; anecdote about, 387;
mentioned, 284; Memoirs, 403; article cri¬
ticized, 624.
Lee, Lieut. P. L., joins infantry, 283.
Lee, Richard Henry, works, 117.
Lee, Gen. Stephen D., work on, 516.
Lee family, mentioned, 388.
Lee County (Ky.), resident, 230.
Lee County (Va.), residents, 290, 300, 343,
363.
Leech, David, toasted, 314.
Leech, John, survey for, 73.
Leech, William, survey for, 73.
Leeke, Matthew, in lawsuit, 260.
Leeper, Capt. - , messenger, 57; data on,
68, 82.
Leeper, John, reward for, 222.
Leeper, Matthew, services, 550.
Leeville (Tenn.), resident, 582.
Leich, — — , communication with, 418.
Leland, - , messenger, 83.
Leman, - , sells land, 12.
Lenoir, Maj. John, letter to, 237; at King’s
Mountain, 543.
Lenoir, Rufus, manuscripts, 556.
Lenoir, Col. Thomas, article requested of, 358.
Lenoir, W. W., reference to, 443, 530; letters,
549, 555, 569, 573.
Lenoir, Gen. William, in Revolution, 288, 351,
502, 548-549, 623; account of King’s
Mountain, 358, 360, 556; informant, 443;
defense of Campbell, 573; descendant, 469;
sketch, 440, 442; obituary, 313; papers,
569.
Lenoir family, marriage of member, 479.
Lenoir (N.C.), residents, 469, 471, 474, 481,
484, 499, 505, 530, 535, 549, 590, 615;
fort on site of, 548; newspaper, 449.
Lenoir County (N.C.) Topic, statement, 490.
Lens, J. A., letter, 476.
Leonard, Jacob, witness, 266.
Lernoult, Capt. Richard, papers, 622.
Leslie, Gen. Alexander, British officer, 176,
180, 458, 613, 634; efforts, 381.
Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, article, 514.
L’Estrange, Thomas, British officer, 581.
Leuthold, Andrew, surgeon, 208.
Leventhorpe, C., letter, 574.
Leventhorpe, C. Patterson, letters, 543, 573.
Leverington (Pa.), residents, 123-125, 366,
368, 372.
Lewis, Capt. Aaron, letter, 14; militia officer,
165, 172, 187, 271, 348, 611; certificate,
168.
Lewis, Gen. Andrew, letters, 1, 117, 151-152,
158; militia officer, 147, 159, 258, 294,
334, 383, 389, 444; at Point Pleasant, 308,
330, 389; visited, 98; criticized, 328;
death, 101; obituary, 187; descendants, 88;
data on, 103, 328; letters promised, 367;
letters found, 98, 342, 357; mentioned, 89,
91, 98, 345.
Lewis, Col. Charles, mentioned, 89, 91, 98;
killed, 294, 328, 389.
Lewis, Col. Chester, service under, 294.
Lewis, Dixon H., facts sought, 426.
Lewis, James Martin, three of the name, 566;
notes on, 621.
Lewis, Col. Joel, of Virginia, 468; in Revolu¬
tion, 104, 254, 273, 534, 543, 562; data on,
520, 541, 549, 621; kinsmen, 566; sketch,
500, 540.
Lewis, Capt. John, in Indian wars, 8; vis¬
ited, 98.
Lewis, Meriwether, genealogical data, 369.
Lewis, Maj. Micajah, data on, 278, 520, 534,
541, 550, 621; sketch, 502.
Lewis, Col. Samuel, agent for land company,
22.
Lewis, Col. Thomas, letters in Preston papers,
342.
Lewis, W. B., mentioned, 468.
Lewis, W. Tony, land grant, 541.
Lewis, William, toasted, 314.
Lewis, William T., wife, 549.
Lewis family, information on, 444; data prom¬
ised, 520.
Lewis County (Tenn.), resident, 110.
Lewis’ Fork (Ga.), residents, 542, 548, 557-
558; origin of name, 573.
Lewisfield house, attack at, 404.
Lewistown (Pa.), residents, 584-585.
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Lexington (Ga.), residents, 369, 373-374.
Lexington (Ky.), mentioned, 47; residents, 67,
75, 109, 112, 250, 259, 342, 349, 597-598;
news from, 68; clergyman at, 207.
Lexington (Ky.) Reporter, article in, 232,
235-236; editor, 236.
Lexington (Ky.) Western Luminary, obituaries
257.
Lexington (Mass.), minuteman at, 104.
Lexington (S.C.), troops ordered through, 386.
Lexington County (S.C.), resident, 436.
Liberty (Ky.), residents, 410, 413, 422-423.
Liberty Hall, resident, 225.
Lick Creek, on route of troops, 180; man
wounded at, 341.
Limeback, Rev. E. W., music composed by,
507, 510.
Lincoln, Capt. Abraham, at Fort McIntosh,
341.
Lincoln, Pres. Abraham, violated constitution,
404.
Lincoln, Gen. Benjamin, commissioner, 46;
in battles, 170, 263, 267-268, 271, 273, 275,
283-284, 289, 293, 300-301. 311, 381, 383,
623; Indian commissioner, 209.
Lincoln County (Ky.), land in, 200; resi¬
dents, 208, 213, 216, 239, 249, 580; re¬
moval to, 379.
Lincoln County (Mo.), resident, 75.
Lincoln County (N.C.), residents, 19, 189,
281-282, 294-295, 298, 300, 305-306, 396,
402-403, 405-406, 414, 420, 443, 451, 459,
468, 470, 478-479, 486, 492, 508, 518, 525,
527, 537-539, 550, 562-563, 574, 577, 588,
608, 623; clerk of court, 224; troops, 492-
493; camp in, 497; in Revolution, 534,
539; early politics, 538.
Lincoln County (Tenn.), resident, 276, 355.
Lincolnton (N.C.), residents, 445, 465, 468,
471, 478, 481, 483, 500, 507-509, 513, 517,
519, 526, 530, 533, 539, 573; building of,
469, 471, 478.
Linder, John, referred to, 426; letter, 432.
Lindley’s Fort, battle at, 312.
Lindsay, Neville, mentioned, 94.
Lindsey, Isaac, oath, 25.
Lindsey, Ensign James, in Cherokee war, 295;
captured, 578.
Linebarger, Frederick, escape, 537.
Lingow, Mrs. Martha A., questionnaire, 429,
435.
Linley, Capt. — — , Loyalist, 273.
Linn, Col. William, data acquired, 100.
Lisle, Col. John, references, 616.
Littell, William, cites old laws, 626.
Little, Col. George, service under, 278.
Little, Capt. Thomas, in Indian battles, 278;
service under, 279; attestation, 297.
Little Carpenter, Cherokee chief, query on,
110; death, 111; notes on, 379.
Little Fawn, killed Purviance, 7.
Little Turkey, account of, 376.
Little Broad River (Tenn.), troops from, 226.
Little Doe River, in Tennessee, 476.
Little Meadows (Va.), skirmish at, 187, 330.
Little Mountain, location, 489; same as King’s
Mountain, 495.
Little River (S.C.), removal to, 346; fort on,
458, 460; camp near, 468.
Little Tennessee River, campaign on, 376.
Littrell, Col. - , killed, 188.
Littun, John B., letter, 370.
Livingston, Peter, family captured, 356.
Livingston, Robert, minister to France, 224.
Livingston (Tenn.), residents, 324, 337, 375-
376.
Livingston County (Ky.), resident, 292.
Livingston County (Mo.), resident, 131.
Locke, Col. Francis, in Revolution, 264-266,
276, 303; in Cherokee campaign, 279;
raised troops, 460; officer, 537; mentioned,
623.
Locke, Lieut. George, killed, 460.
Locke, Col. Matthew, at Hanging Rock, 298;
victory, 465.
Locke, Col. William, in Revolution, 269, 302;
at Ramsour’s Mill, 271, 342, 509; data on,
500, 507.
Lockhart, Maj. Patrick, in Revolution, 281.
Lockwood, Dr. Johan, attends wounded, 511.
Locust Grove (Ky.), resident, 119.
Locust Shade (Tenn.), resident, 374.
Locustland (Tenn.), residents, 105, 107.
Lodge, H. C., American Colonies, 591.
Loftin, Capt. ■ — — , in Revolution, 282.
Logan, Col. Benjamin, relatives, 93, 101;
relatives interviewed, 100, 106; data on,
105, 620; mentioned, 106, 320, 354; re¬
quest for, 209-210; in Cherokee expedition.
214; death, 224.
Logan, Francis, property destroyed, 583.
Logan, J. R., letters, 471, 477, 480, 487, 493,
497, 501, 504, 516, 523, 531, 545, 548, 553,
556, 563, 566-567, 570-571, 574-575, 578-
579, 581-583, 586; maps, 488, 498, 501,
516, 553; statement, 489; questionnaire,
497; diagram, 503; reference to, 538; notes
on route, 542; letter for, 548, 558, 585,
596; agent for sales, 590; letters to, 630-
631.
Logan, John, Loyalist, 566.
Logan, John (of Ky.), data acquired, 100.
Logan, N., wounded, 348; not related to Gen.
Logan, 354.
Logan, Robert, surveyor, 394.
Logan, Thomas, Loyalist, 566.
Logan, William, witness, 38; gives data, 488;
in Revolution, 566; at King’s Mountain,
571.
Logan, Mingo chief, leads Shawnee attack,
270.
Logan’s Fort, siege of, 98, 142.
Logansport, Ind., resident, 77.
Logsdale (Va.), rendezvous, 61.
London (England), resident, 458; sales of
King’s Mountain, 598.
London Political Magazine, cited, 378.
Long, - , mentioned, 489.
Long, - , of Texas, 516.
Long, Capt. - , refusal, 431.
Long, Col. - , brief account of, 331.
Long, A. B., letter, 491.
Long, Andrew, referred to, 490; testimony.
498.
Long, John, testimonial, 247; credibility of,
248; name withheld, 459.
Long, Joseph, appointed, 51.
Long, Robert, attestations, 271, 297; pension
statements, 277, 297, 306.
Long, William, at King’s Mountain, 252;
mentioned, 408.
Long Hair, Cherokee chief, killed, 145.
Long Camps (Ga.), Williams at, 311.
Long Cane (S.C.), battle of, 291; residents,
186, 188-189.
Long Creek (N.C.), in Cherokee campaign,
298; resident, 548.
Long Hunters, route of, 107; Dysart as, 362;
mentioned, 379.
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Long Island, on Holston, 6, 30, 32, 45, 70, 173,
180, 182, 199, 301, 307, 611; residents, 14,
19, 28; cannot call at, 14; treaty at, 23,
308; Indian claims, 70; settlement at, 80;
battle of, 80, 84, 88, 91, 110, 124, 258,
265, 308, 322, 327-328, 331, 333-336, 341-
343, 348, 350, 352, 359, 379, 384; visited,
123; fort built, 145; described, 629.
Longnose, loses horses, 59.
Lookout Mountain, battle of, 76, 81, 87, 93,
97, 261, 329, 380, 455; participants, 136,
331: map mentioned, 116; description, 132;
in Cherokee campaign, 337.
Looney, Col. Peter, mentioned, 94; data on,
329, 331, 375.
Looney family, mentioned, 324.
I.opp, Capt. John, in Revolution, 266.
Lorraine, - , papers, 622.
Lossing. Benson J., oath sent to, 25; Picto¬
rial Field. Book of the Revolution, mentioned,
377, 384; sketches by, 378; book reviewed,
380; autographs, 486; Field Notes, cited,
528; book presented to, 592.
Loudon (Tenn.), residents, 440-442, 632.
Loudon (Tenn.) Times, clipping from, 440-
442.
Louisa County (Va.), resident, 491.
Louisa River, land grant on, 155; unsettled
tract, 242.
Louisiana, purchased, 225; resident, 606.
Louisville (Ky.), visited, 96, 113, 239; resi¬
dents, 112, 119, 219, 398-399, 401, 600-
601; land grant near, 338; fort located,
601.
Louisville (Ga.) Gazette, excerpt from, 70.
Louisville (Ky.) Gazette, file, 401.
Louisville (Ky.) Western Messenger, article
copied from, 309.
Love, - , messenger, 42 ; killed, 68.
Love, Col. A., toasted, 314.
Love, James R., letter to, 97; letter, 130.
Love, Josiah, appointed, 51.
Love, Capt. Philip, letter, 3; militia officer,
158; message from, 227.
Love, Col. Robert, letter, 47-48; services, 337;
diary, 97; mentioned, 115; in feud, 130;
returns of, 205.
Love, Gen. Thomas, visited, 94; mentioned,
115.
Love, William, services of, 80.
Love family, data on, 130; mentioned, 592.
Lovelady Ford (N.C.), location, 470.
Lovely, W. L., brigade major, 208; on cam¬
paign, 58.
Lovlata, - - , report of, 185.
Low, James, letter, 370.
Low, Sampson, Marston, Searle and Riving-
ton, London sales agents, 598.
Lowesville (N.C.), residents, 470, 478-479,
486, 492, 508, 518, 525, 537-538, 550, 577,
588.
Lowman, Capt. John, in Revolution, 273.
Lowndes, James, mentioned, 398; letter, 399.
Lowndes, Rawlins, information on, 399; papers
lost, 399.
Lowndes family, mentioned, 388.
Lowndes County (Ala.), residents, 425, 433.
Lowrie, - , lawsuit, 82.
Lowry, William G. G., letters, 531, 562, 564.
Lcwther, Stephen, daughter, 351.
Loyal Land Company, surveys confirmed, 22.
Loyalists, suppressed, 250, 281, 292, 312; ac¬
tivity, 25, 262, 264, 266-268, 270, 274-275,
277-279. 281-282, 284-286, 288, 295, 300-
303, 305, 307, 310, 320, 325, 332, 338-
339, 348, 355, 386-387, 390, 393, 410, 416,
430, 435, 443, 454, 457, 465, 480, 482, 489.
512, 517-518, 601, 620, 623-624, 632, 634;
guarded, 287; defense against, 291, 303;
captured, 296; hanged, 107, 310, 322, 332,
341, 343-344, 347, 436, 453, 468, 493-495.
498-499, 501, 504, 511, 514, 516-517; pris¬
oners, 311; hostility to, 336, 343; attacked,
302, 390, 39S, 405, 408, 433, 440. 493;
treatment, 334, 390, 396, 407, 413-414, 418,
432, 445, 452, 471, 493, 517, 613-614;
graves, 523; headquarters of, 458, 465;
quoted, 487; descendants, 466; character¬
ized, 331; incidents, 89, 374-375, 378, 411,
461-462, 465, 485, 494, 498, 523-525; ad¬
herents, 385, 434, 439. 444, 453, 477, 480,
485, 508, 513-514, 520, 525.
Lucas Capt. - , mentioned, 262.
Lucas, Bartram, land grant, 154.
Lucas, Robert, queries on, 128.
Lulbegrud Creek (Ky.), Indian village, 113.
Lumpkin, - , flight of, 223.
Lumpkin, Thomas, power of attorney, 607.
Lumpkin County (Ga.), residents, 366, 607.
Lyle, Rev. John, obituary, 257.
Lyles, Capt. John, service under, 286.
Lyman, - , letter, 180.
Lynch law, origin of, 329.
Lynch’s Creek, in Revolution, 290.
Lyon, - , visited, 49.
Lyon, Lieut. Umberstone, in Revolution, 290.
Lyon family, query on, 515.
Lyons, Clinton G., reference to, 568; letter,
574.
Lyons, William, reference to, 568.
Lytham. See Latham.
Lytle, Capt. - , mentioned, 43.
Lytle, Col. Archibald, mentioned, 265; in
Revolution, 273, 279, 292; death, 488.
Lytle, Capt. James, in Revolution, 306.
Lytle, Capt. Thomas, at King’s Mountain,
222-223, 538; residence, 469-470, 476, 478;
son, 494; statement, 522.
Lytle, Capt. William, mentioned, 265.
McAfee, Capt. - , service under, 293.
McAfee, Gen. R. B., interviewed, 100.
McAlister, - - , witness, 46.
McArthur, Maj. - , British officer, 169, 214.
McBee, Silas, opinion of, 88; mentioned, 89;
interviewed, 94; at King’s Mountain, 335;
statement, 341; death, 344.
McBride’s Mills (N.C.), residents, 499, 516.
McCabe, — — , message, 56.
McCaddon, John, letters, 104, 106.
McCaleb, Archibald, pioneer, 260.
McCall, Hugh, History of Georgia, 243.
McCall, Col. James (William), in Revolution,
283 392 395.
McCall, Maj. William. See Col. James McCall.
McCall, William A. (B.), letters, 476, 487,
495, 499, 502, 513, 516, 527, 547; ques¬
tionnaire, 479, 489, 491, 495; data, 493.
McCann, Dr. William, attends wounded, 511.
McCarty, James, appraiser, 4.
McCarty, Mrs. James, killed, 38.
McCaul, James, married, 224.
McCauley, John, statement, 341.
McCaw, John, toasted, 315.
McClain, Capt. Jeremiah, in Revolution, 268.
McClain’s Bluff, camp at, 187.
McClanahan, Col. - , service under, 309,
350.
McClanahan, Capt. Robert, killed, 158, 389.
McClellan, Capt. - , letter, 99.
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McClellan, A., letters, 77, 79.
McClellan, Alexander, land surveyed, 192.
McClellan, Gen. George B., nomination, 138.
McClelland, Capt. William, service under, 295.
McClewer, Richard, attestation, 294.
McCloskey, Capt. - , deposition, 45; in
Indian wars, 345.
McClosky, David, queries on, 102, 104.
McClung, - , gift, 60.
McClung, Col. Alexander K., referred to, 474.
McClung, Charles, at convention, 65.
McClung, Hu L., letter, 512.
McClure, Arthur, statement. 485.
McClure, Halbert, family killed. 190.
McClure, Capt. Hugh, toasted, 314.
McClure, James, toasted, 314.
McClure, Col. John, surprises enemy, 392;
services, 445; stock killed, 485.
McClure family, killed. 134.
McClure’s Ford, route, 498.
McCollom, Alexander, mentioned, 84; inform¬
ant, 93.
McCollough, Lieut. Thomas. See McCullough.
McCombs, - , Loyalist, 628.
McConnachie. place located, 445.
McConnell, Capt. John, toasted. 314.
McConnell, Reuben, toasted, 315.
McCool, Capt. John, in Revolution, 280;
commands, 415.
McCord, - , mentioned, 89.
McCord, Col. David J., eulogy, 426, 428;
death, 427.
McCord, George E., letter, 419.
McCord, Louisa S., no copy of eulogy, 398;
referred to, 397, 405.
McCord, Russell P., letter, 417; summary for,
419; obituary, 424.
McCord family, ancestry, 419; genealogy, 426.
McCorkle, James, order, 19; residence, 167.
McCorkle Col. Locke, referred to. 500.
McCormick, - , half-breed, murdered, 372.
McCormick. Capt. William, statement, 59.
McCowan, Duncan, escape, 266.
McCoy, - , attacks Loyalists, 284.
McCoy, Annanias, surveyor, 66.
McCoy, D., educator, 56.
McCoy, Daniel, discharge, 2.
McCoy, James, messenger, 222.
McCrary, Col. Robert, appointment by, 297;
services, 277, 295.
McCrie, James, Presbyterian leader, 443.
McCue, Sarah A., marriage, 447.
McCulloch, - , letter, 48.
McCulloch, Capt. - , notes on, 131.
McCulloch, John, testimonials, 234, 244-245,
249, 620; refusal to testify, 249-250, 252;
affidavit, 306; pension statement, 335, 341;
summary of services, 612.
McCulloch, Col. Samuel, in Revolution, 307.
McCullough (McCollough, McCulloch), Lieut.
Thomas, killed at King’s Mountain, 610;
grave, 468, 472, 568; inscription, 462.
McCutcheon, Lieut. William, service under,
286.
McDonald. See also McDowell.
McDonald, - , Indian negotiator, 15-16.
McDonald, Gen. - , Loyalist, 268.
McDonald, Catherine, married, 523.
McDonald, J. A., letter to, 490.
McDowell, Col. - , of Kentucky, 100.
McDowell, Ann, statement, 499.
McDowell, Col. Charles, militia officer, 174,
176, 215, 223, 250, 253, 273, 275, 278-279,
281, 298-299, 304, 309, 444, 538, 550, 579,
601, 609, 619, 623; despatch to Gage, 613;
in Cherokee expedition, 302; in Revolution,
262, 285, 310: at Cane Creek, 394, 470;
not at King’s Mountain, 316, 396, 439, 464,
470, 484, 486, 504, 523; orders for, 26;
queries on, 86; informant on, 324; data on,
347, 475, 481, 485, 511, 524; brothers,
396, 463, 467, 474, 528-530, 578, 621;
father, 505: cousin, 588; descendants, 357,
549, 615, 633; correspondence, 222; sketch,
505; successor, 439; tombstone inscription,
499.
McDowell Jr., Charles, descendants, 615.
McDowell, Eliza, marriage, 633.
McDowell, Ellen, heroism, 528.
McDowell, Ethan A., mentioned, 502; des¬
cendants, 615.
McDowell, H. H., letters, 484, 492, 503: let¬
ter to, 443; postal, 513; praises King's
Mountain, 593.
McDowell, Hugh, referred to, 481, 524;
brothers, 530.
McDowell, Gen. Irvin, relative of, 485.
McDowell, James, recommended, 213.
McDowell, John (Hunting John, of Pleasant
Garden), takes protection, 391; brothers,
530; sons, 463, 621; descendants, 464, 492;
data on, 627.
McDowell. Col. John H'., referred to, 481.
McDowell Sr., Joseph, sons, 492; death, 505,
530; farm, 567.
McDowell, Joseph, unidentified, 464, 486, 492,
494; names confused, 464, 495, 522-523;
data on, 481, 504, 518, 520-522; statement,
557; papers, 462.
McDowell III, Joseph, at Cincinnati, 492;
son of Gen. Joseph. 447.
McDowell, Gen. Joseph (of Quaker Meadows),
in Cherokee campaign, 279, 301; at Cow-
pens, 263, 303; at Cane Creek, 466; defeat¬
ed. 171; at King’s Mountain, 304, 329,
339, 474, 484-485, 499, 505, 522, 524, 527,
532-533, 545-546, 549, 573, 608, 616, 623;
in Congress, 475, 484, 533-534; brothers,
467, 470, 474, 528-530, 578; cousin, 443,
481, 588; marriage, 444, 459, 464; sons,
396, 492, 613; widow, 492, 528; grand¬
daughter. 464, 523; obituary, 224; auto¬
graph, 192, 469, 571; portrait, 471, 503;
sketch, 464; data on, 347, 481, 514, 518,
523-524, 536-537, 570, 579, 590, 619, 627.
McDowell, Maj. Joseph (of Pleasant Garden),
in Cherokee expedition, 279, 292, 298; in
Revolution, 262, 269, 285, 293, 470, 516;
attacks Indians, 309; at King’s Mountain,
222-223, 246, 302, 381, 464, 475, 478, 481,
486, 488, 502, 522, 524-526, 532, 538, 545-
546, 573, 579, 602, 633; serves as captain,
527; in legislature, 470, 534, 542-543;
sketch, 463, 470, 627; incident of, 513; rel¬
atives, 490, 528, 591; widow, 492; data on,
113, 347, 536-537, 570, 590, 601-602, 617;
identity, 621.
McDowell, Joseph J., information from, 396;
death, 447, 459.
McDowell, Margaret O’Neal, home ransacked,
523.
McDowell, Mary, statement, 499.
McDowell, Mary P., mentioned, 398; letter,
400.
McDowell, Nancy M., referred to, 482; let¬
ter, 490.
McDowell, Robert, pension statements, 275,
626; attestation, 311.
McDowell, Samuel (misprinted McDonald), ac¬
tivities, 18, 167; letters, 197, 207, 217.
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McDowell, Silas, referred to, 420.
McDowell, Mrs. W. M., sends clipping, 627.
McDowell, W. W., letter, 521.
McDowell, William, at King’s Mountain, 528.
McDowell family, taken prisoners, 100; gene¬
alogy, 464, 467, 470, 476, 493, 496; data
on, 471, 481, 487, 489, 514, 519, 528-529,
535, 546, 578, 615-616, 627; mentioned,
356, 479, 518; estates, 579.
McDowell County (N.C.), named, 481, 518;
fort in, 422; places located, 445; descrip¬
tion, 424; residents, 476, 478, 494, 538,
545-546, 553, 557.
McElhamp, Capt. - - , in Revolution, 272.
McElhaney, Capt. James, certificate, 185, 189;
toasted, 315.
McElrath, David, soldier, 395.
McElwell, James, toasted, 314,
McEntire family, mentioned, 592.
McEwen, Margaret, marriage, 511.
McFadden, Ensign Adam, service, 419.
McFadden, Alexander, pension statements. 270,
294, 299; attestation, 279; attacked, 579.
McFadden. Capt. James, in Revolution, 270.
McFadden’s Fort, troops stationed at, 281,
306; incident at, 480; commander, 483.
McFaddin, David, appointment. 53.
McFall, Arthur, statement, 487; query on,
490; death, 495,
McFall, Hugh, brings word, 511.
McFall, John, Loyalist, 302.
McFall brothers, Loyalists, 487, 496, 549.
McFarland, Dr. Benjamin F., mentioned, 129;
letters, 129, 380.
McFarland, Daniel, letter, 165.
McFarland, Col. Robert, relatives, 129.
McFarling, William, payment to, 145.
McGahey, Lieut. John, service under, 278.
McGary, Daniel, attends meeting, 34.
McGary, Col. Hugh, data expected, 102; men¬
tioned, 105; account of, 343; stepson, 345;
at Blue Licks, 345; sketch, 347.
McGaugh, John, appointed, 51.
McGaughey, Capt. Samuel, pension statement,
626.
McGavock, - , land, 44.
McGavock, James, residence, 167.
McGaw, Capt. John, in Revolution, 292.
McGee, John, secures newspapers, 129.
McGee, William, appointment, 51.
McGillivray, Alexander, mentioned, 37; makes
peace, 43-44; letters to 45, 49-50; grants
passport, 53; departs, 46, 55; Creek chief,
200-201.
McGjmpsey, - , Loyalist, 555.
McGinnis, John, British officer, 581.
McGinnis, Col. Robert, data on, 530, 560, 596.
McGinty, - , Nashville editor, 367.
McGirt, - , Loyalist officer, 223, 351.
McGonaugh place, location, 424.
McGonigle, - , killed, 301.
McGonnigal, William, substitute for. 292.
McGowan’s Ferry, in Revolution, 387.
McGowan’s Ford, in South Carolina, 183.
McGready, James, and the revival, 91.
McGreer, John, attestation, 307.
McGrew, Thomas F., letter, 484.
McGriff, - — ■ — , material from coffers promised,
409.
McHenry, James, secretary of state, 221.
Machir, Alexander, letter, 159.
McIntosh, Capt. - - , mentioned, 262.
McIntosh, Maj. - - , mentioned. 221.
McIntosh, Gen. John, data on, 144-145.
McIntosh, Gen. Lachlan, expedition, 13, 112,
294, 307; papers, 98, 621; commissioner,
193; service under, 259.
McIntosh Jr., Lachlan, appointed commission¬
er, 2 7.
McIntosh, Maj. William J., article by, 137,
144.
Mcjunkin, Dr. Joseph, preserves tradition,
593.
Mcjunkins, Maj. - , mentioned, 461.
McKay, Col. Aeneas, service under, 259.
McKee, ■ — — , militia officer, 159.
McKee, Col. - , informant, 131.
McKee, William S., referred to, 434, 508.
McKelvey, Miss - . married, 558.
McKenney, Capt. William, in Revolution,
305.
Mackenzie, Lieut. Roderick, cited, 540.
McKenzie, Capt. William, muster roll, 187;
in service, 384.
McKey, “Squealing” James, in battle, 394.
McKey, William, in battle, 394.
Mackey family, mentioned, 592.
McKinney, Col. - , furnishes goods, 241.
McKinney, Mrs. Henry, husband in battle,
523.
McKinney’s Gap, location, 486, 493.
McKissick, Capt. Daniel, data on. 519, 525,
530, 533, 539, 620; killed Ferguson, 569.
McKissick. I. G., letter, 539.
Macklin, William, pursues Indians, 137.
McKnight. Capt. John, in Revolution, 267.
McLain, William, daughter, 376.
McLean, Col. Charles, certificate, 164; com¬
plained of, 164; in Revolution, 238, 282.
630; in Cherokee campaign, 286; data on,
281-282, 526, 529, 543, 548, 556, 596;
residence, 534, 538.
McLean, Mrs. Clara Dorgan, writes ode, 507,
510.
McLean, Ephraim, attends meeting, 34.
McLean, Dr. J. D., referred to, 422, 434.
McLean, Mrs. Mary D., death attested, 396;
claim of heirs, 396.
McLean, Dr. William, affidavit of his services,
317-318; built monument, 553, 578.
McLean, Dr. William B., statement, 396.
McLean family, data on, 539.
McLeary, Michael, pension statement, 302.
McLeod, Gen. - , British leader, 264.
McLeod, William, attestation, 276.
McLure, E. C., letter, 421.
McLure, John, data from, 421.
McLure, Richard, at King’s Mountain, 545,
579.
McMaster. J. R., letter. 410.
McMinn, Joseph, appointment, 51.
McMullen, Capt. John, at Cowpens, 303.
McMullen, William, conduct, 4.
McNab, John Campbell, to write sketch, 411.
McNair, James, at Reedy Creek, 330; explores
Mississippi, 331; pioneer, 355.
McNairy, John, judge, 56; early services, 64.
McNairy County (Tenn.), resident, 300.
McNeel, James, toasted, 315.
McNeel, R. S., of Mississippi, 510.
McNeese, Robert, pension statement, 276.
McNeil, - , buys negroes, 226.
McNeil, Col. Hector, British officer, 188.
Macon (Ga.), residents, 344, 383, 400-401,
409, 427, 633.
Macon County (N.C.), residents, 276, 301.
305, 307, 608.
McPherson, - , Georgia patriot, 169.
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McPherson, Maj. - — — , at Brier Creek, 626.
McQueen, Samuel, data on, 352.
McRandall, James, toasted, 315.
McRea, Mary, death, 461.
McRoberts, Charles, obituary, 142.
McRory, Col. Thomas, commander, 99.
McSwain’s Ford, resident, 523; crossed, 583.
McWatters, James, referred to. 447.
McWatters Sr., John, grandfather of John,
436: sketch, 437, 445, 447; genealogy. 446.
McWatters Jr., John, letter, 436, 445-446;
death, 448.
McWatters, S. M., sketch, 437; letter, 446.
McWatters, Sumter, relative, 445.
McWatters family, genealogy, 445.
McWhorter, - , seen, 111.
Madison, - , interpreter, 52.
Madison, Col. George, letter to, 227.
Madison, James, on the constitution, 199; in
Congress, 201; ancestry, 585; favors Indian
removal, 76; commission, 435-436.
Madison, Rowland, recommended, 215.
Madison. Thomas, mentioned, 109; commis¬
sary, 160; home, 180.
Madison family, genealogical data, 349.
Madison (Ind.), residents, 133, 318, 406.
Madison County (Ala.), residents, 310, 632.
Madison County (Ky.), residents, 197, 422;
circuit court, 238-239; list of militia offi¬
cers, 627.
Madison County (O.), resident, 139.
Madison County (Tenn.), settlers, 218; resi¬
dent, 263.
Madison Court House (Va.), residents, 551,
561.
Madison (Wis.) State Journal, obituary in,
555.
Magahee Fort (N.C.), troops stationed at, 281,
294. _
Magazine of American History, reference to,
554; articles for, 559.
Magerville (N.B.), resident, 203.
Magnolia Magazine, inquiry, 397; copies, 344,
399; referred to, 401.
Magruder, Allen B., historian, 327; facts
about, 328.
Maham, Col. Hezekiah, commands dragoons,
186.
Mahan, Archibald, appointment, 53.
Mahan, Col. John, in Revolution, 258.
Mahanaim (Va.), Christian’s home, 28, 185,
188, 190, 192.
Maiden Springs (Va.), fort at, 157; muster
roll, 2.
Main, John, killed, 134.
Major, negro servant, 101.
Maiding. See Maudlin.
Mallory, Capt. Leonard, service under, 287.
Malmudy, Col. - , service under, 2S7, 383.
Malony, V. S., letter, 551.
Maloy, Thomas, attends meeting, 34.
Manafee, Capt. John, and State of Franklin,
331.
Manahan, William, toasted, 315.
Manchester (S.C.), resident, 420.
Manifee, Jonas, mentioned, 35.
Manly, M. E., letter, 126.
Mann, - , goods delivered to, 22.
Mann, N. Grayson, letter, 455.
Manning (N.C.), resident, 400.
Mansco, Col. Casper, data on, 108, 110, 112;
mentioned, 43, 106, 109, ill; queries on,
105; sketch, 107.
Mansco’s Station, settled, 132; abandoned, 133.
“Mansfield,” estate, 534, 540.
Mapp, Capt. John, service, 82.
Maps:
Boone’s residences, 373.
Broad River, 585.
Cedar Spring, 467.
Cleveland’s home, 542.
Clinch River, 1.
Ferguson’s route, 542.
King’s Mountain and vicinity, 488, 493,
498, 501, 512, 516, 518, 529, 542, 553,
578, 582, 584.
Musgrove’s Mill, 467.
Southwestern Virginia, 147.
Western North Carolina, 577.
Marble Springs (N.C.), resident, 232.
Marcy, W. L., attestation, 363.
Marietta (Ga.), resident, 448.
Marion, Gen. Francis, letter, 177; in Revo¬
lution, 177, 226, 231. 240, 244, 274, 287,
290, 301, 312, 316, 381, 385, 391, 395, 398,
406, 413, 415. 427, 632; intervenes, 417;
at Capers’, 428; friends of, 428; biography
mentioned, 398-399.
Marion (N.C.), residents, 517, 522-523, 532-
533, 545-546, 552, 573.
“Marion and Sumter,” article, 385.
Marion Legion, formed, 418.
Marjoribanks, Gen. - , commands, 391.
Markham family, query on, 606.
Marr, Galloway, killed, 145.
Marrow. Martha, marriage, 377.
Marshall, Col. - , service under, 281.
Marshall, John, opinion of, 62; gives informa¬
tion, 88, 613.
Marshall, Joseph H., visited, 93.
Marshall, Col. Thomas, surveyor, 32; letters,
18, 98; receipts, 192-193.
Martin, Gen. Alexander, letters, 26, 30, 203:
in Revolution, 268, 279, 284; defeat at
Fayetteville, 294; commission from, 189,
288, 296; owns land, 72, 206; proclamation,
194.
Martin, Andrew, mentioned. 133.
Martin, Lieut. Barkley, in Revolution, 291.
Martin, Brice, lieutenant, 6; summoned, 59;
relatives, 87; escape, 88; information on,
323; explores Kentucky, 330; services, 162-
163, 379.
Martin Jr., Brice, mentioned, 94, 133; living,
135; death, 136; letter, 379.
Martin, D. D., letter, 564.
Martin, Edward, toasted, 315.
Martin, Emily, mentioned, 133.
Martin, Capt. George, militia officer, 192.
Martin, J., in legislature, 141.
Martin, Jacob, pension statement, 339.
Martin, James (Jimmy), letter, 304; opinion,
72.
Martin, Col. James, in Revolution, 264-265,
304, 539, 575; pension statement, 277, 627;
toasted, 315.
Martin, John (of Ky.), pension statement,
262; mentioned, 239, 520.
Martin, John (of N.C.), pension claim, 318-
319.
Martin, John (of Va.), pension statement,
300; gives information, 260; provision re¬
turn, 164.
Martin, Capt. John (Jack, of S.C.), wounded,
536; pension statement, 554; affidavit, 558;
at King’s Mountain, 573; sketch, 496; data
on, 507; toasted, 315.
Martin, John C., letters to, 78-79.
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Martin, Gen. Joseph, letters, 1, 14, 31, 33, 45,
49, 67, 97, 161-162, 168, 189, 199; letters
to, 1, 3-14, 19-26, 28-30, 32-35, 37-39, 41-
43, 46-48, 52, 59, 61-63, 66, 68-69, 71-73,
103, 161, 180, 182, 191, 193. 202; account,
12; commissions to, 2, 5, 13, 15, 25, 27, 31,
33, 36, 60, 69, 91, 193; slander against,
13: negotiations, 16, 20-21; mentioned, 28,
115; memoranda, 42, 145; receipts, 7, 12;
orders to, 61; orders, 201; and Indian
claims, 70: passport, 72-73; residence, 323:
opinion asked, 185; land operations, 64, 192;
trader, 52; at Rye Cove, 7-8; in Franklin
affair, 112; military operations, 63, 76, 97,
100, 124-125, 136, 142, 268, 275, 287, 301;
muster rolls, 4, 6; pay rolls, 6-7, 10, 12; in
Cherokee campaign, 261, 337-338, 376, 455;
provision returns, 162; Indian agent, 11, 15,
17, 39-41, 182, 200; governor of Southwest
Territory. 117-118; queries on, 89; data on,
79, 83-84; biography planned, 116, 135;
career, 87, 91; descendant, 78-79; papers,
83-86, 98, 100-102, 106; described, 87;
quoted, 489.
Martin Jr., Col. Joseph (of Va.), letters, 83,
85, 87, 123, 135; inquiry about, 117; ref¬
erence to, 85; visited, 89, 98-99; no news
from, 97; has manuscripts, 138.
Martin, Joseph A., information from, 101.
Martin, Gov. Josiah, commission, 155.
Martin. Matt, pension statement, 291.
Martin, Morgan, questionnaire for, 437.
Martin, Moses, pension statement, 262.
Martin, Nancy, pension claim, 318-319; dec¬
laration, 551.
Martin, Capt. Nathaniel, in Revolution, 263;
association with, 384.
Martin, Patrick Henry, in army, 97.
Martin, Robert, referred to, 324.
Martin, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 274.
Martin, Capt. Salathiel. in Revolution, 310;
data on, 347-348, 540, 547, 561, 567;
stature, 358, 558, 582; sketch, 496, 502,
518.
Martin, Capt. Samuel, muster roll, 187; pen¬
sion statements, 295, 300; letters, 304, 384;
services, 382, 471, 525; data on, 531.
Martin, Dr. Samuel, referred to, 524.
Martin, T. C., mentioned, 133.
Martin, Thomas, seen, 73.
Martin, William, of Kentucky, 239.
Martin, William (of N. C.), affidavit, 382.
Martin, Col. William (of Tenn.), commissary,
59; letters, 59, 68, 71, 79-80, 83. 86, 90.
92-93, 95-97, 101, 103, 106, 108-110, 113,
115-116, 118-119, 328, 332, 345; autobiog¬
raphy, 142; letters to, 79, 84-86, 88-90, 92,
94-98, 100-105, 109, 112-114, 116-120, 138;
interviewed, 99; information on, 116-323,
333; mentioned, 83, 324, 339; remarks re¬
futed, 335; death, 121; obituary, 358; por¬
trait, 106; manuscripts, 136.
Martin Jr., William, mentioned, 133.
Martin, William L., mentioned, 115; letters,
130. 133, 136; dead, 138.
Martin, Wilson Y., letters, 103-104, 121-122,
328; draws map, 116; visited, 119; living,
130: mentioned, 133; letter to, 136;
amanuensis, 330.
Martin, Mrs. Wilson Y., informant, 138.
Martin, Zachariah, notes on, 131.
Martin family, prominent, 515; data on, 558.
Martin’s Creek (Va.), location, 362.
Martin’s Depot (S.C.), residents, 464, 466,
470.
Martinsburg (Va.), residents, 63, 196.
Martinsville (Va.), resident, 72.
Maryland, settlers of, 1; land sales in, 155;
troops, 391; residents, 268, 308, 352, 406,
520.
Maryland Gazette, articles from, 152.
Mascoutin Indians, mentioned, 43.
Mason, Samuel, highwayman, 69; mentioned,
116.
Mason, Stevens Thomson, letter, 63.
Mason County (Ky.), resident, 257.
Mason County (N.C.), resident, 349.
Massenburg family, query on, 606.
Mathis, Alley, marriage, 430.
Matlock, William, mentioned, 111; queries on,
128; death, 134.
Matthews, Caleb M., letter, 528.
Matthews, Gen. George, asks position, 45; in
battle of Great Bridge, 383 ; in Revolution,
624; governor of Georgia, 135.
Matthews, Mussendine, remark of, 223; death,
424; query on, 424.
Mattocks, Capt. John, Sevier joins, 511; in
battle, 479, 525; killed at King’s Mountain,
438, 472, 511, 527, 539, 625; monument,
623; data on, 480, 523; grave, 477; des¬
cendants, 568.
Maudlin (Maiding), Col. Moses, notes on,
140.
Maury, Abram, notes on, 131.
Maury, Thomas, not in campaign, 108.
Maury County (Tenn.), visit planned, 95-96.
Max Meadows (Va.), residents, 525, 531.
Maxwell, Col. George, letter, 197; in Revolu¬
tion, 18, 383, 446, 552; testimony, 377;
obituary, 574; reference to, 622; sketch,
331; descendants, 562, 568.
Maxwell, James, appointed, 51; in legislature,
141.
Maxwell, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 291.
Maxwell, Col. Thomas, statement, 253.
Maxwell Springs, fort at, 157.
May, Benjamin, facts on. 410.
May, Capt. David, at Guilford Court House,
280.
May, Capt. James L., related to Shelby, 80.
Mayberry, James, appointment, 51; survey,
51.
Maybin, Col. - , at Valley Forge, 285.
Mayer, - , discourse received, 368.
Mayes family, mentioned, 592.
Mayfern, Col. - , mentioned, 294.
Mayfield, George, notes on, 133; death, 134.
Mayrant, Mrs. - , testimony, 414.
Mayse, George, referred to, 444; letter, 444.
Maysville (Ky.), residents, 112, 126.
Meade, Gen. - , commander, 61.
Meat Camp Creek, query on, 368.
Mecklenburg (Knoxville, Tenn.), residents,
109, 121, 123-125, 127-128, 130, 138, 569-
570.
Mecklenburg County (N.C.), residents, 266-
267, 286, 296, 299, 302, 401, 413, 443, 632;
academy in, 404; agent for, 575.
Mecklenburg Declaration, signer, 443; work
on, 450.
Medical and Physical Journal, remarks from,
72.
Meek, Edward, toasted, 315.
Meek, James, toasted, 3 IS.
Meigs, R., on committee, 148.
Meigs, Return J., letter, 70; advice, 71; issues
passport, 72.
Melton, - , King’s Mountain, quoted, 382.
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Memphis (Tenn.), residents, 401-402, 429,
434-435; news from, 83.
Memphis (Ten*) ) Appeal, article, 505.
Mendenhall, J. K., letter, 412.
Mercer. Gen. Charles Fenton, aid sought from,
365.
Mercer County (Ky.), residents, 197, 207.
Mercer County (Pa.), resident, 259-260.
Mercier, Maj. Louis C. A., at Fort Moultrie,
297.
Meredith, John, letter to, 450; letter, 451,
568.
Meredith, Col. Samuel, marriage, 541.
Meredith, Signal, data on, 541.
Meredith, Capt. William, in Revolution, 306;
information sought, 450; residence, 530;
notes on, 450-451, 541-542, 544, 547, 559,
561, 565, 568, 621; descendants, 558.
Meredith family, data on, 570.
Meritt (Merritt), William, affidavit, 319, 558.
Meriweather, J., secretary Georgia Council,
196.
Meriwether, D., letter, 601.
Meriwether, Nicholas, daughter, 374.
Meriwether, Thomas, will, 374.
Mero, Gov. Estevan, letter, 43; letter de¬
livered, 44.
Mero District (Tenn.), commander, 43, 141;
residents, 43-44, 49, 57, 62, 212; attack on,
62.
Metcalf, - , and Harpe brothers, 68.
Metcalfe, Eli, order, 74.
Metzger, - , mentioned, 48.
Miami River, treaty at, 200.
Michael, William H., referred to, 462.
Michal, G. W., letter, 464, 509, 514, 518, 524,
529, 542; has Ferguson china, 476; letters
to, 522, 536; promise, 508; statement, 513;
article, 627.
Middleton, Col. — - — , in Indian engagement,
273.
Middleton, Col. Charles S. See Myddleton.
Middleton, Henry, letters, 405.
Middleton, John Izard, mentioned, 401.
Middleton, Col. Thomas, in Cherokee war, 429.
Middleton family, mentioned, 388; information
on, 400.
Middletovm Argus, clipping, 608.
Midway Mills (Va.), resident, 565, 567.
Milan (Pa.), resident, 450.
Miles, Maj. Charles, mentioned, 421; prison¬
er, 421, 439; toasted, 314.
Miles, William, inaccurate, 385.
Mill Road, location, 462.
Mill Spring (Tenn.), resident, 380.
Millboro Springs (Va.), resident, 444.
Milledgeville (Ga.), resident, 624.
Miller, , blacksmith, 490; incident of,
326.
Miller, Andrew, has Ferguson relics, 545.
Miller, David, prayer, 472; grandson has relic,
494; capture, 512.
Miller, Henry, interviewed, 100.
Miller, Col. James, militia officer, 287, 368;
encampment, 526; at King’s Mountain, 574,
580; supresses Loyalists, 292; in Cherokee
expedition, 337; statement, 498; death, 578;
identified, 579; characterized, 580; men¬
tioned, 270, 282, 581; query on, 131.
Miller, John, escape, 266; toasted, 314;
prayer of, 529; at King’s Mountain, 545;
militia officer, 627.
Miller, Dr. John, mentioned, 89.
Miller, Mrs. John, parentage, 85; mentioned,
89.
Miller, Capt. John H., mentioned, 370.
Miller, P. M., mentioned, 109; testimonial,
248.
Miller, Dr. Samuel, Retrospect of the Eigh¬
teenth Century, 339.
Miller, Susan (Twitty). See Susan Twitty.
Miller, Col. W. H., referred to, 482; geneal¬
ogy, 517.
Miller, Dr. W. J. T., letters, 430, 433, 442,
472, 480, 483-484, 489, 501, 556, 574, 578,
617; questionnaire, 474; letter to, 482; ref¬
erence to, 538.
Miller, Gov. W. R., letter, 510.
Miller family, mentioned, 388.
Miller County (Tex.), resident, 112.
Miller’s Bridge (S.C.), British at, 170.
Mills, Col. Ambrose, letter, 438; Loyalist,
169, 275, 421, 434, 619; sentenced, 513;
executed, 178, 181, 183, 341, 499; remains
found, 493; descendants, 415, 433-434, 436,
589; data on, 417, 421, 434, 436, 438, 440-
442, 453, 498, 517, 618.
Mills, Dr. Columbus, letter, 441-442.
Mills, John, Loyalist, 516.
Mills, Capt. John, muster roll, 187; toasted,
315; at Eutaw Springs, 629; association
with. 384.
Mills, Thomas, residence, 437.
Mills, W. Ambrose, letter, 513.
Mills, Maj. William, Loyalist, 434, 440, 589;
data promised, 626; death sentence, 513;
residence, 437.
Mills Creek, mentioned, 465.
Mills Springs (N.C.), residents, 436, 438, 513.
Millview (Fla.), resident, 419.
Millwer, William, attestation, 312.
Milton, Elijah, in lawsuit, 260.
Milton place, location, 470.
Mingatushka, Chickasaw chief, signature, 33.
Mingo Homaw, Chickasaw chief, signature,
19.
Mingoamah. See Red King.
Mingohoopoie, Chickasaw chief, signature, 33.
Minor family, data on, 369.
Minter, Capt. John, in Revolution, 294.
Mints (Mint). John B., plantation, 488, 525.
Mississinewa, battle of, 238.
Mississippi, officials of, 88; visited. 92; resi¬
dents, 130, 510; earthquake shock in, 332;
politics in. 344; agricultural college, 516.
Mississippi River, boundary, 21; land on, 25,
43; navigation of, 34-35, 76, 221, 242;
Indian removal beyond, 76, 141; explora¬
tion of, 330; expedition to, 345.
Missouri, residents, 327, 337, 508, 528; com¬
mandant of territory, 383.
Mitchell, Anderson, letter, 324.
Mitchell, Edward, appointment, 51.
Mitchell, Capt. James, toasted. 314.
Mitchell, Mrs. Mary, letter, 209.
Mitchell, Richard, attestation, 247.
Mitchell. Robert, daughter, 209.
Mitchell, S., letter, 216.
Mitchell, Sally, Indian captive, 206, 209.
Mitchell family, notes on, 628.
Mitchell County (N.C.), residents, 482, 519,
567.
Mobile (Ala.), Dragging Canoe at, 10; men¬
tioned, 44; troops at, 99; resident, 427.
Mobley’s Meeting House, battle, 392, 410; lo¬
cation, 392.
Mocassin Gap (Va.), Indians at, 206.
“Modern Estimation of Cromwell’s Character,”
sketch, 382.
Moffett, Capt. - , Indian skirmish, 151-152.
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Moffett, Col. George, service under, 287: de¬
feated, 330; daughters. 444: toasted, 314.
Moffett, Col. John, militia officer, 174, 307.
Moffett, Margaret, married. 459, 537, 601.
Moffett, Mary, married, 481, 537,
Moffett. William, at Point Pleasant, 330.
Mohawk Indians, treaty, 29.
Money, Maj. John, killed, 466; data on, 472.
Monk’s Corners (S.C.), in Revolution, 170,
266-267, 286, 448, 577; location, 403-404.
Monongahela River, Indians on, 153.
Monroe, Gov. James, issues commission. 69;
letters, 102, 224; letter to, 69; service un¬
der, 417.
Monroe County (Tenn.), residents, 270, 306.
Monroe County (Va.), residents, 291, 308.
Montague, Susan M., sales agent, 597.
Montbrun, Timothy de, mentioned, 107-10S;
letter to, 121; in Clark’s campaign, 121;
visited. 122; sketch, 125.
Montcalm, Marquis de, service under, 125.
Montcalm (Va.), residents, 132, 327, 332-333,
335-336, 343, 352-353, 359-366, 368, 372,
376-377, 380-381, 384.
Montevallo (Ala.), letter to postmaster, 458;
resident, 463.
Montford’s Cove, built, 422.
Montgomery, - , in French and Indian
War, 429.
Montgomery, Maj. Alexander, in Cherokee
campaign, 611; home, 363.
Montgomery, Archibald (Earl of Eglinton),
appointments, 618.
Montgomery, Hugh, enters land, 167; letter,
628.
Montgomery, Capt. James, militia officer, 171,
612; in Indian expedition, 286, 348; in
Revolution, 290, 350.
Montgomery, Jane, marriage, 379, 450.
Montgomery, Col. John, militia officer, 61,
161-163, 271, 299, 309; attacks Indians,
287; at Big Creek, 309; appointment, 51;
in Tennessee, 214; landowner, 502; recom¬
mended, 8; reinforcements, 9; queries on,
86, 90, 93; data on, 93; relatives, 95; in
legislature, 141; sketch, 92, 107: killed, 62.
Montgomery, Robert, referred to, 130.
Montgomery (Ala.), residents, 417, 429-431.
Montgomery County (Ky.), land suit in, 238.
Montgomery County (Va.), boundary, 18-19;
court, 19; militia officers, 173; letter from,
186; militia in, 9, 199; resident, 218.
Montgomery place, location, 424.
Monticello (Va.), resident, 245.
Montour’s Bottom, troops at, 165.
Moody, Burrell, to confer, 409.
Mooney, Mrs. - , questionnaire, 514.
Mooney, James, query on, 369.
Mooney, William A., reference to, 521; let¬
ter, 536.
Moor, Jane, husband’s pension statement,
349.
Moor, John, pension statement, 349.
Moore, Alexander, mentioned, 84; builds boat,
91; notes on, 131, 133, 376; order, 163;
articles of agreement, 190-191; pension
statement, 294; attestation, 298; toasted,
314; in Indian fight, 328, 348, 354.
Moore, Alfred, Indian commissioner, 219.
Moore, Andrew, commission to, 69; letters,
201, 204.
Moore, Bernard, referred to, 364.
Moore, Capt. Francis, association with, 384.
Moore, Maj. George, in Revolution, 293.
Moore, Maj Henry, reminiscences, 628.
Moore, Hester, married, 526.
Moore, Hugh, letters, 501, 524: questionnaire,
504; data on, 509; uncle, 529.
Moore, Maj. James, services, 442; toasted,
314.
Moore, John (Bedford Co., Tenn.), pension
statement, 264.
Moore, John (Floyd Co., Ky.), pension
statement, 304.
Moore, John (Hall Co., Ga.), pension state¬
ments, 268, 296.
Moore, John (Lincoln Co., N.C.), pension
statements, 281, 298.
Moore, John (Macon Co., N.C.), attestation,
276.
Moore, Col. John, Loyalist, defense against,
273; attack on, 276, 282; defeated, 283,
292, 465; brother captured, 296; flight, 223,
553, 630; query on, 410; mentioned, 438,
469, 478, 485, 489, 505, 508; data on, 459,
473, 478-479, 483, 487, 501, 509, 513, 519;
at King’s Mountain, 526, 539.
Moore, Gov. John, of South Carolina, 495;
data on, 498; toasted, 314.
Moore, Dr. M. A., referred to, 406.
Moore, Moses, residence, 479; son, 509.
Moore, Nathan, toasted, 314.
Moore, Patrick, of Georgia, 533; letter, 546;
questionnaire for, 547.
Moore, Col. Patrick, Loyalist, 538, 593; ex¬
ecuted, 526, 546; data on, 410, 438, 460,
485, 487, 489, 501, 505, 508, 513, 519, 524
630.
Moore, Maj. Samuel, Whig, 407; service un¬
der, 275, 300; toasted, 314.
Moore, Mrs. Tabitha, letter, 114; mentioned,
120, 130, 133.
Moore, William, affidavit, 255, 257; pension
statement, 266; toasted, 314; wounded at
King’s Mountain, 562.
Moore, Capt. William, militia officer, 262, 292,
303, 608.
Moore, Col. William, marriage, 103.
Moore, William H., letter to, 122.
Moore, William R._, of Memphis, 429.
Moore family, Loyalists, attacked, 407, 417;
data on, 478, 519.
Moore family, Whigs, 465.
Moorefield (Va.), rendezvous, 63.
Mooresburg (Tenn.), residents, 561, 568.
Moran, Edmund, power of attorney, 153.
Moravian towns, in North Carolina, 184, 564-
565, 568-569; visited, 303.
Moreau, Chaplain, notes on, 628.
Morel, John, appointed commissioner, 27, 193.
Morgan, Gen. Daniel, order, 183; letters to,
214-215, 626; in Revolution, 231, 264, 273-
274, 276-277, 280, 283, 289, 302-303, 308,
329, 537, 547, 568, 580, 609, 634; mention¬
ed, 519.
Morgan, George, letter, 167: papers, 621.
Morgan, John, discharge, 189.
Morgan, Ralph, deposition, 238-239.
Morgan, William, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Morgan County (Ga.), residents, 289, 298,
607.
Morgan District (S.C.), trial in, 26.
Morgan’s Station (Ky.), captured, 209.
Morganton (N. C.), residents, 394, 465, 469-
470, 475, 481, 486, 488, 492-493, 496, 499,
519, 521; settlement of, 492; location, 486,
493; route via, 503, 523, 546, 553.
Morganton (N.C.) Blade, request in, 449;
clipping, 628.
Morganton (N.C.) Herald, clipping, 602.
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Morganton (N.C.) Star, successor of, 602.
Morris, Eleanor, marriage, 440.
Morrisania (N.Y.), resident, 593.
Morrison, Maj. - , facts about, 322.
Morrison, Archibald, facts about, 322.
Morrison, George, testimonial, 247.
Morrison, Capt. James, in Revolution, 265,
298.
Morrison, Capt. John, at Long Island Flats,
327; service under, 88; facts on, 322.
Morrison, Peter, at Ring’s Mountain, 247.
Morrison, Rev. R. H., letters, 403, 410, 414,
420; note, 422; data from, 411.
Morrison’s toll, mentioned, 463.
Morrow, Capt. - , killed, 389.
Mortiker, Capt. — — , mentioned, 379.
Mosby, Maj. John, heirs, 32.
Mosby, Capt. Littleberry, service under, 300.
Mosby, Wade, land surveyed, 32.
Mosby family, query on, 606.
Moseley, Thomas, witness, 27.
Moser, James H., sketches of centennial cele¬
bration, 506.
Moses, F. J., letters, 403, 406, 409, 411, 435,
437; death, 437.
Moses, M., letters, 412, 459, 463.
Moses, Myer, certificate for, 261; Whig, 412.
Moses, Octavia Harley, son, 606.
Moses, Perry, obituary, 606.
Moultrie, Col. William, militia officer, 240,
289, 297, 427; mentioned, 48.
Mount Airy (N.C.), residents, 510, 520, 522,
529-530, 532, 536, 575.
Mount Holly (N.C.), resident, 459.
Mount Zion College, founded, 628.
Mountain Leader, Cherokee chief, at treaty
negotiations, 25-26; messenger, 50; men¬
tioned, 51; data on, 210, 212.
Mountflorence, James Cole, appointed, 51.
Mount’s Mill, supplies at, 167.
Mudlick Creek, Ferguson’s camp near, 468.
Mulherrin, James, bond, 27; mentioned, 134.
Mulkey, Jonathan, notes on, 143.
Mulkey, Philip, notes on, 143.
Mull, George, widow marries, 520.
Muller, Capt. - , Loyalist, 351.
Murfreesboro (Tenn.), resident, 477.
Murphy, Judge - - , statement to, 347;
papers of, 360; letter to, 412.
Murphy, Catharine, deposition, 492.
Murphy, John, toasted, 315.
Murphy, Joseph, letter to, 371.
Murphy, Capt. Samuel, interviewed, 120.
Murray, Capt. John, killed, 158, 389; Loyal¬
ist, 302.
Murray, Mrs. John, referred to, 415.
Murray, Mrs. M. S., letter, 425.
Murray, Maj. Thomas, queries on, 105, 107;
service, 111-113, 137; sketch, 107; notes
on, 131.
Murray, William, commissioner, 66.
Murray County (Ga.), resident, 446.
Murrell, Maj. - , referred to, 405.
Murrell, Mrs. Louisa, referred to, 400-401;
death, 409.
Muscle Shoals, settlement, 26, 51; accident
at, 44; Indian battle at, 137; on the Ten¬
nessee, 205.
Museum, files desired, 123.
Musgrove, Wilson, surveyor, 74.
Musgrove’s Mill (S.C.), battle, 243, 262, 276,
283, 310, 353, 368, 388, 390-391, 458, 461-
462, 465-466, 477, 601, 634; importance of
battle, 392; battlefield, 463, 467, 472; burial
plot, 473.
Musick, David, migration, 508; services, 543.
Musick, Lewis, at King’s Mountain, 545.
Muter, George, letter, 34; letter to, 35.
Muter’s fort, commanded, 379.
Myddleton, Col. Charles S., data on, 400; ref¬
erences, 616.
Myers, Gustavus, files, 456.
Myers, John, land grant, 151.
Myers, Col. T. Bailey, lends manuscripts, 447.
Mynatt, W. C., testimonial, 248.
Nall, Capt. William, in Revolution, 278.
Nantahala, Indian chief, 558.
Napier, Mrs. Charlotte, relatives, 132.
“Narrator,” article by, 232-233; condemned,
235; not republished, 236.
Nash, Capt. - , military service, 111.
Nash, Lieut. - , British officer, 170.
Nash, Gen. Abner, daughter’s land. 64; men¬
tioned, 68; in South Carolina, 242, 272.
Nash, William, appointment, 50.
Nashville (Tenn.), treaty at, 23; residents,
'>25, 37, 45, 53, 56-57, 60, 62, 68, 75,
95, 107-108, 110, 114, 121-129, 131, 134,
136-137, 148, 210, 212, 217, 233, 236, 241,
244, 313, 345, 360, 378, 460, 468, 500. 520,
534, 540, 549, 566, 568, 580, 626; conven¬
tion at, 111; visited, 54, 56, 92-95, 128;
settled, 127, 133-134, 146, 331; speech at.
74; historical work at, 81, 90; news sent
to, 99; burial at, 147; museum relic, 486.
Nashville (Tenn.) American, miscellaneous
articles from, 603-604.
Nashville (Tenn.) Banner, letter to, 139; clip¬
ping, 606.
Nashville (Tenn.) Christian Advocate, cited,
136.
Nashville (Tenn.) Gazette, article in, 228,
232, 237; letter for, 244; cited, 255.
Nashville (Tenn.) True Whig, cited, 126, 367.
Natchez (Miss.), residents, 225, 457, 515;
prisoners at, 13; news from, 69; mentioned,
44, 505.
Nausler, Boston, survey for, 73.
Neal, A. J., letter, 528.
Neal, Col. Andrew, mentioned, 349; troops
in charge of, 295, 445; references, 616.
Neal, Archibald, mesenger, 222.
Neal, Charles, order, 145.
Neal, Col. James, regiment, 155; in Revolu¬
tion, 272, 275, 277.
Neal, Col. John, service under, 287, 307.
Neal, Capt. William, militia officer, 172, 610,
614; at King’s Mountain, 254.
Neel, Col. Thomas, in Revolution, 280, 283.
Neel, Gen. W. H., no facts on, 411.
Neel, William, pension statement, 280, 629.
Neely, Sergt. Alexander, account, 153; in
Revolution, 290.
Neely, Maj. James, Indian agent, 231.
Neely, Margaret, marriage, 630.
Neely, Samuel, toasted, 315.
Neely, Thomas, toasted, 315.
Neely, William, mentioned, 90; queries on,
128; killed, 133.
Neil, Andrew. See Neal.
Nelson, - , Loyalist, 178.
Nelson, - , mentioned, 35; obtains testi¬
mony, 250, 252.
Nelson, Col. - , activities, 177; property
destroyed, 178.
Nelson, Anson, resolution of, 460; letter, 500.
Nelson, Robert, letter, 45; appointed, 51.
Nelson County (Va.), document from, 595.
Neosho (Mo.), resident, 139.
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Nesbit’s Island, location, 585.
Netherland family, query on, 606.
Nettles, Jesse S., facts on, 413.
Nettles, Joseph E., referred to, 412; letter,
415.
Nettles, Capt. William, information sought,
412: facts on, 415.
New Brunswick, Loyalists in, 203-204, 572,
581, 596, 606.
New Castle (Ky.), resident, 528.
New Dublin (Va.), resident, 193.
New Hampshire, and Jay Treaty, 64.
New Jersey, in Revolution, 313; Loyalists
from. 540, 560, 572, 576, 596-597.
New Jersey Historical Society, letter from,
568.
New London (Tenn.), resident, 110.
New London (Va.), resident, 66.
New Madrid (Mo.), residents, 244, 248.
New Madrid County (Mo.), residents, 248,
260.
New Orleans (La.), residents, 43-44. 77, 131;
visitors from, 8; trip to, 91; Spanish at,
199; letter from, 218; boats for, 221; re¬
movals to, 227; escape to, 454.
New Orleans (La.) Picayune, article, 396.
New Providence (S.C.), camp at, 179.
New Providence Academy, in North Carolina,
404.
New River (Va.), Indian skirmish on. 12,
152; Tory uprising on, 171-173, 338; ex¬
pedition to, 174, 181; settlers on, 1, 227,
329: in Revolution, 610.
New Rochelle (N.Y.), native, 574.
New York (state), currency, 33; departure
for, 33; residents, 39, 48; and Jay Treaty,
64; Treaty of, 65; visited, 84; Loyalists
from, 540.
New York City. British in, 176; residents,
201, 320-322, 331, 543, 554, 559, 580, 582,
597: Academy of Design in, 237; medal,
406, 411, 435.
New York American, article, 259.
New York Evening Post, article, 599.
New York Herald, article from, 540.
New York Historical Society, papers in, 177;
annual meeting, 544.
New York Observer, article, 449.
New York Royal Gazette, articles, 25, 582.
New York Tribune, contribution sent to, 447.
Newark (N.J.), residents, 568, 596.
Newbern (N.C.), residents, 55, 64, 126;
capital, 155.
Newberry (S.C.), residents, 412, 459, 463,
497; troops cross, 386.
Newberry (S.C.) News, clippings sent, 463.
Newberry County (S.C.), in Revolution, 262;
History, 628.
Newberry District (S.C.), resident, 497.
Newell, Col. James, papers of, 342; mention¬
ed, 364-365.
Newell, Joseph B., letter, 379.
Newell, S. A., letter, 450.
Newell, Col. Samuel, letters, 206, 254, 256;
mentioned, 148; characterized, 253 ; writes
account, 100; certificate, 250, 255-256; at
Powell’s Valley, 345; guards frontier, 612;
captured, 161; wounded, 175; in Revolution,
290; pension statement, 629; grandfather,
379; identity of, 364, 379; data on, 365,
377, 379; diary, 104; sketch, 450, 455, 615.
Newington (N.C.), capital, 169.
Newland, J. C., letter, 481.
Newland family, captured, 356.
Newmarsh, Timothy, British officer, 581.
Newport (Ky.), residents, 239, 440-442, 589.
Newport (Tenn.), resident, 77.
Newton (N.C.), residents, 464, 487, 514, 518,
520, 524, 529, 542.
Ney, Marshal, identified, 392.
Niagara Falls, Indian attack, 32.
Nicholas, Capt. Jacob, in Revolution, 264-265.
Nicholas County (Ky.), resident 289.
Nicholasville (Ky.), resident, 557.
Nicholasville (N.C.), resident, 513.
Nichols, Capt. George, in Revolution, 302.
Nichols, John, appointed, 51.
Nichols, Capt. William (Bill), Loyalist, 310.
Nickajack Expedition, account of, 61, 64, 86,
111, 113, 137, 145; participants, 92, 108,
128, 130; notes on, 94, 99-100, 122, 134,
147; commander in, 146; ends war, 261.
Nickajack Indians, at St. Clair’s defeat, 206.
Niles’ Weekly Register, reprint from, 240;
obituary, 259-260; cited, 327.
Ninety Six (S.C.), settled, 81; in Revolution,
170, 174, 183, 268, 274-277, 289, 292, 296,
355, 408, 450, 458, 501, 515, 524, 593;
commandant, 181; prisoners at, 546.
Nisbet family, descendants of, 449.
Nixon, Capt. John, toasted, 315.
Noailles. Louis Maria, letter to, 219.
Nolichucky Jack. See Col. John Sevier.
Nolichucky River, lands on, 156, 242; militia
on, 160: resident, 196.
Norfolk (Va.), residents, 130, 583.
Norrington, Joshua, killed, 45.
Norris, Jacob, statement, 619.
Norris, W. H., postal, 476.
North Carolina, troops from, 6; boundary, 8,
32, 65, 84, 222, 356, 546, 562; garrison, 12,
391, 417; commissioners from, 15, 17, 27,
36, 44, 355; governor, 20, 30, 42-43, 87,
168, 371, 632; and land purchase, 21; as¬
sembly, 23, 27; murder trial in, 26; finan¬
ces, 40; citizens’ petition, 27; loses western
territory, 30, 49; cession of lands, 30, 140,
144, 200, 202-203, 206; legislature, 36-37,
48, 50-52, 141, 312, 519; treats with In¬
dians, 34, 37, 40; land grant, 51, 330; vis¬
ited, 62, 64, 71; and Jay Treaty, 64; resi¬
dents, 97, 135, 303, 305, 309, 351, 373, 381,
396, 413, 437-440, 443, 456, 469, 481, 486,
501, 509, 511, 513, 515, 620, 630, 633;
pioneer material in, 142; officers from, 155,
601, 620; public lands in, 156, 190; in
Revolution, 159, 178, 188, 238, 262, 266,
268, 285, 302-304, 306, 312, 325, 367, 592,
608-610, 623, 634; thanks to officers, 184,
228, 230, 232; erects Tennessee, 216; re¬
establishes town, 261; and treaty at Great
Island, 308; removal to, 332, 336, 343-344;
pensioner, 396; university, 403; frontier
schoolhouse, 442; journal, 448; and State of
Franklin, 198, 201, 408; letter, 450; map,
462; Gap Creek in, 477; governor’s corres¬
pondence, 506; shinplaster, 507, 515; senate,
539, 605; immigrants to. 572.
North Carolina Historical Society, officers send
commendation, 4S7; approve book, 503;
manuscripts, 371.
North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati,
wants data, 604.
North Carolina Standard, article, 504.
North Carolina University, president, 594.
North Carolina University Magazine, copies,
384, 411; excerpt, 515; files, 402, 591, 594.
North Cove (N.C.), location, 469; residents,
476, 487, 495, 499, 502, 513, 516, 527, 547.
North Fork, defeat at, 394; location, 493.
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North Pacolet (S.C.), in Revolution, 275, 289,
310, 619, 627.
Northwest Territory, defense, 36, 40; ordi¬
nance, 36.
Norwood, Capt. - , in Raft Swamp cam¬
paign, 285.
Norwood’s Mills, in Revolution, 188.
Nova Scotia, residents, 571, 576, 581.
Oak Spring (N.C.), residents, 499, 512.
Oak field (Fla.), residents, 417, 426.
Oates, Addison, reference to, 548.
Oates, Capt. Edward, killed, 178.
Oates, R. M., letter, 548.
Oates family, reference to, 538.
Obadiah, Quaker, recruited, 387.
Oconastota, Cherokee chief, 175, 190; mes¬
sengers sent, 15; presents for, 20; trip
abroad, 102; data desired, 110; saves white
man, 111; peace talks with, 316; death,
111; account of, 376; notes on, 379.
Oconee County (S.C.), residents, 416, 426,
432, 446, 565, 567.
O’Connor, James, defense of station, 134.
Oconohifta, Indian battle at, 270.
O’Fallon, James, letter, 47; mentioned, 53.
Ogeechee River, Indian attack on, 311.
O’Hara, - , British officer, 634.
Ohio, visited, 92; Indian hostilities, 389; resi¬
dent, 447 ;' Biographical Sketches, 292; bib¬
liography, 598.
Ohio River, enemy beyond, 4; falls, 19, 24,
190; boundary, 21, 29; troops on, 41, 92,
389; residents, 49, 600; Indians on, 1S7,
309; rendezvous, 210.
Okmulgee, - , Creeks at, 46.
Old Fields, Callaway shot at, 352.
Old Fort (N.C.), mentioned, 422; residents,
478, 538, 545-546, 553, 557; history of,
518; commandants, 523, 538; former name,
546; information on, 557; references, 616.
Old North State, copy from, 383.
“Old Sandy,” slave, 403.
“Old Straight Finger,” sobriquet, 424.
Oliver, Stephen, obituary, 142.
O’Neal, Col. - , in Revolution, 270.
O’Neal, Margaret, widow, 492 ; marriage, 506.
O’Neall, John B., Annals of Newberry, 497;
cited, 467.
Onear, William, in Kentucky, 197.
Oneida Indians, treaty, 29.
Onondaga Indians, treaty, 29.
Oran, Capt. - - , mentioned, 370.
Orange Couny (N.C.), resident, 304.
Orange County (Va.), residents, 1, 332, 340,
354, 358.
Orangeburg (S.C.), in Revolution, 263, 267,
273-274, 393, 438, 629; commandant, 525.
Ore, Col. James. See Orr.
Orleans, Duke of, touring United States, 218.
Ormond, Benjamin, family Bible, 537.
Orr (Ore), Col. James, mentioned, 115; re¬
ports, 52; letters, 210, 220; commander, 61;
road commissioner, 225; and Nickajack
campaign, 64, 137, 145; queries on, 86;
notes on, 140.
Orton, H. S., praises King’s Mountain, 594.
Osborn, Capt. James, in Revolution, 267.
Osborne, Judge - •, commissioner, 44.
Osburn, Arthur, Loyalist, 563.
Oswego Lake (N.Y.), Indian boundary, 29.
Outlaw, Col. Alexander, at convention, 65;
queries on, 86, 130; marriage, 77; des¬
cendants, 90, 374; bargain, 192.
Outlaw, Only P., marriage, 313.
Overall, William, query on, 128.
Overhill Cherokee, expedition against, 371.
Overton, Barbara, marriage, 564.
Overton, Dr. James, letter, 75.
Overton, Judge John, mentioned, 111; news¬
paper file of, 129.
Overton (Tenn.), resident, 325.
Overton County (Tenn.), residents, 271, 350,
354, 375.
Ovid River, named, 376.
Owen County (Ind.), resident, 379.
Owen County (Ky.), resident, 293.
Owens, Amos, orchard, 531; at King’s
Mountain, 545.
Owens, Maj. Thomas, in Revolution, 303.
Owensboro (Ky.) Monitor, 396.
Owensby, James, pension statement, 550.
Oxford (Ga.), residents, 417-418, 423.
Oxford Iron Works, resident, 201.
Pace, Capt. Drury, in Cherokee expedition,
291.
Pack, Adam, mentioned, 47.
Pacolet ridge, height of, 473.
Pacolet River, location, 462; in Revolution,
287, 461, 601; iron works on, 618.
Pacolet Spring, location, 461.
Padget, John, pension statement, 288.
Page, Nathan, at Reedy Creek, 330.
Palmer, Capt. - , service under, 272.
Palmer, Joseph, toasted, 315.
Palmyra, resident, 360.
Panther Creek (N.C.), residents, 347, 360-361,
370-371.
Paoli, battle at, 365.
Parchment, Philip, appointment, 53.
Paris (Ky.), resident, 257.
Paris (Tenn.), visited, 92, 94.
Parker, Sir Hyde, at siege of Savannah, 301.
Parker, Col. J., letter, 220.
Tarker, Col. Joseph, in Revolution, 630.
Parker, Gov. Peter, repulsed at Moultrie, 297.
Parker, William, certificate, 168.
Parker family, children of, 375.
Parkison, Col. — - — , resident, 197.
Parkman, Francis, historian, 589; book pre¬
sented to, 592.
Parlear’s Creek (N.C.), residents, 534, 548,
550, 557, 577, 581.
Parmer, Ellis, attestation, 307.
Parsons, Capt. - , in Revolution, 275; men¬
tioned, 311.
Parsons, Mrs. Lewis E., letters, 523, 528.
Patrick, Capt. Paul, in Revolution, 278; resi¬
dence, 352.
Patterson, Arthur, death, 574, 578; sons cap¬
tured, 575.
Fatterson Jr., Arthur, captured, 578.
Patterson, Betsy, killed, 38.
Patterson, Capt. James, pension statement,
302.
Patterson, R., receipt for, 192.
Patterson, Col. Robert, papers, 120; service
under, 278; account of, 331.
Patterson, S. F., letter, 360.
Patterson, Thomas, sentenced and escaped,
439; captured, 578; at King’s Mountain,
631.
Patterson, William, captured, 578.
Patterson family, data on, 577-578.
Patterson (N.C.), residents, 448, 468, 485,
511, 535, 566, 576.
Pattillo, Henry, Presbyterian leader, 443.
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Patton, David, attestation, 349.
Patton. Col. James,, surveyor, 357; genealogi¬
cal data on, 361.
Patton, John, loses horses, 296.
Patton, Capt. Matthew, pension statements,
275, 629.
Patton, Capt. Robert, in Revolution, 262,
275; at King’s Mountain, 222-223.
Patton, Samuel, pension statements, 278, 297,
308, 343. 349.
Paul (Poll), Virginia, Ferguson’s mistress,
454, 571.
Peach Orchard, skirmish at, 593.
Peak, William, ensign, 6.
Peake. Mrs. C. H., sketch by, 629.
Pearce, Col. Jeremiah, in Revolution, 290.
Pearson, Christopher, deposition, 492.
Pearson. Mrs. R. M., letter. 475: information
from. 578, 588; owns trophy, 476. 579.
Pearson, W. S., letters, 469, 481, 521.
Pearson family, genealogy, 475.
Peay, Austin, facts on, 410.
Peck, John M., author, 101; opinion, 101;
letter, 103; visited, 116.
Pedee River (S.C.), capture at, 178.
Pelham, Charles, power of attorney. 257.
Pemberton, Maj. - , mentioned, 78; data
on, 80.
Pemberton, Benjamin, data on, 80.
Pemberton, Ezekiel, data on. 80.
Pemberton. Capt. John, at King’s Mountain.
248, 265, 552, 627.
Pemberton, Thomas, data on, 80.
Pembroke (Ky.), resident, 135.
Pence, Robert, attestation, 308.
Pendleton, Edmund, letter for, 3; surveyor,
357.
Pendleton (S.C.), Tory defeat at, 393; resi¬
dents, 370. 403.
Pendleton District (N.C.), adjutant general,
234.
Pendleton District (S.C.), division. 370.
Pendleton (S.C.) Messenger, article, 240.
Penland family, persecute Loyalists. 492.
Penn, Capt. Abraham, letter, 3, 102; absence
of, 4; commander, 89, 91.
Pennsylvania, defence, 40: natives, 240; in
Revolution, 259, 283, 308; residents, 280,
289, 355, 396, 405, 425, 432, 456. 579-580,
626: removal from, 369; Indian hostilities,
389: emigrants from, 537, 563.
Pennsylvania Gazette, articles from, 152-153,
230.
Pennsylvania Journal, letter published in, 30.
Pennsylvania Packet, articles from, 195.
Pensacola (Fla.), residents, 50: governor vis¬
ited, 64; mentioned, 44.
Pentecost, Dorsey, letter, 209.
Perinhoof, Capt. - , in Revolution, 297.
Perkins, — — •, messenger, 55.
Perkins, Joseph, Loyalist, 352; in Revolution,
577.
Ferkins, Nicholas Tate, appointment, 51.
Perkins, Timothy, Loyalist, 352.
Perkins Mill, in South Carolina, 186.
Perry, - , mentioned, 51.
Perry, Gov. B. F., writes sketch, 437, 451,
550; sends sketch. 452, 457; letters, 458,
460; gives information, 551.
Perry, N. J. F., referred to, 426.
Perry, Commodore O. W., in War of 1812,
236.
Perry, William, commissioner, 31.
Perryman, Harmon, letter, 226.
JPeters, Lieut. - - , attacked by Indians, 199.
Peters, John, certificate, 248; toasted, 315.
Petersburg (Va.), residents, 355, 357, 362-
364, 366.
Petree, George, surveyor, 74.
Pettis, Capt. - , routs Loyalists, 305.
Pettis County (Mo.), resident, 537.
Petty, Capt. Luke, mentioned, 274.
Peyton, Capt. — — ■, mentioned, 29.
Peyton, Balie, grandfather killed, 91; ref¬
erence to, 103.
Peyton, Ephraim, mentioned, 103.
Peyton, John, services of, 80, 103; makes
contract, 607.
Peyton, Dr. Joseph H., letter, 103; informa¬
tion from, 96, 104; death, 113; successor,
114.
Peyton, Robert H., reference to, 103.
Pfifer, Col. John, in Revolution, 265, 267.
Pfifer. Capt. Martin, routs Loyalists, 305.
Philadelphia (Pa.), troops at, 13, 161; coun¬
cil at, 17; goods at, 25; visited, 54, 58, 116,
321; residents, 58, 62-63, 122-123, 209-210,
214, 285, 364, 560; news from, 153; Con¬
gress at, 212; physician at, 223; centen¬
nial, 462.
Philadelphia (Tenn.), residents, 425, 452, 454,
475.
Philadelphia County (Pa.), residents, 123-125.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Gazette, reference to, 82.
Philip’s Fort (Ga.), Indian attack on, 273.
Phillips, Capt. - , killed in Indian skirmish,
152.
Phillips, Prof. Charles, sends magazine, 411;
praises Draper’s book, 591; popularity, 594,
Phillips, Joseph, certificate, 254; statement,
619.
Phillips, Maj. Joseph, in Revolution, 278.
Pickard, Benjamin, obituary, 142.
Pickens, Andrew, pension statement, 280;
deposition, 630.
Pickens, Gen. Andrew, militia officer, 273, 385,
391; letters, 46, 186-189, 231, 630; letter
to, 183; query on, 86; gives advice, 33;
gives information, 81; mentioned, 215, 262,
412, 623; data on, 98, 240, 332; office,
538, 609; commissioner 31, 33, 44; aids
frontier, 59; treats with Creeks, 145: in
Cherokee expedition, 291, 307, 311, 392;
in Revolution, 265, 269, 271-273, 277. 282-
284, 300, 355, 385; relatives, 85, 280.
Pickens Court House (S.C.), records at, 370.
Pickens District (S.C.), established, 370; resi¬
dent, 431.
Pickering, Thomas, Indian commissioner. 209.
Pickering, Timothy, opinion, 64; secretary of
state, 221.
Pierce, Capt. - •, statement, 257.
Pierce, Capt. Isaac, militia officer, 164.
Pierce Jr., William, witness, 15.
Pike County (Mo.), resident, 306.
Pfkesville (Md.), residents, 96, 98, 101, 340.
Pillow, Abner, referred to, 112.
Pillow, Gideon J., letters, 108, 113.
Pillow, Lachlan F., letters, 110, 122.
Pillow, Col. William, visited, 95; commander,
99; letter to, 108; living, 109; infirmity,
110; autobiography, 111; statement, 113;
mentioned, 122, 129; queries on, 128; no
data on, 133.
Pilot Mountain, location of, 532.
Pinckney, Charles C., attorney, 195.
Pinckney family, mentioned, 388.
Pine Ridge (N.C.), residents, 544, 553.
Pinson, Judge Joel, informant, 86, 92, 102;
sketch by, 145; letter, 370; death, 371.
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Piomingo, Chickasaw chief, signature, 19, 33;
letters, 56-57, 145.
Pitman, - , at King’s Mountain, 545.
Pitts, Henry, attestation, 271.
Pittsburgh (Pa.), commandant at, 164; resi¬
dent, 112, 383.
Pittsylvania County (Va.), militia captain of,
2; militia, 4-5, 7; enlist men, 9; resident,
73.
Platte County (Mo.), residents, 467, 561.
Pleasant Garden (N.C.), in Revolution, 282,
298, 518; residents, 463-464, 475, 481, 486,
488, 490, 494, 502, 521-524; location, 469,
493; estate of, 579.
Pleasant Grove (Tenn.), resident, 260; con¬
tract at, 607.
Pleasant Ridge (N.C.), resident, 434.
Pleasants, B. F., letter, 397.
Plum Tree (N.C.), residents, 486, 490, 495,
519, 522.
Plummer, Maj. Daniel, Loyalist, 419-420;
scouting, 416; mentioned, 438.
Poe, Lieut. Andrew, militia officer, 164.
Pogue, Col. Robert, paid, 74.
Poindexter, Henry P., referred to, 324.
Poindexter, John F., letter, 361.
Poindexter family, query on, 606.
Foinsett, Joel R., party leader, 404.
Point Pleasant, battle ground, 139; battle of,
4, 82, 86, 89, 91-92, 158, 231, 316, 357;
accounts of, 98, 104, 355; participants, 322-
323, 330, 333-334, 359, 367, 444, 450; ab¬
sentee, 334; material on, 100, 342; monu¬
ment, 393.
Poland, officer from, 198.
Polk, Capt. Charles, in Revolution, 283, 286.
Polk, Capt. Ezekiel, pursues Loyalists, 266.
Polk, James K., and Mexican War, 116, 118;
election noted, 344; relative, 406.
Polk, Col. Thomas, in Revolution, 266, 281,
286.
Polk, Lieut. Thomas, in Revolution, 264.
Folk, Gen. Thomas G., mentioned, 412.
Polk, Col. William, commands regiment, 188;
order, 238; in Revolution, 263, 267, 625;
service under, 279, 286, 630; association
with, 384; mentioned, 108; references, 616.
Polk County (N.C.), residents, 438, 513.
Poll, Virginia. See Virginia Paul.
P'ollard, Capt. Richard, service under, 273.
Pollock, - , witness, 46.
Polly, John, death, 82.
Ponder, John, arrested, 504.
Pontotoc (Miss.), residents, 78-79, 83, 85, 92-
94, 320, 322-324, 326, 332, 335, 338-339,
359, 370, 554; visited, 84, 89; departure
from, 92, 94.
Pool, J. T., letters, 466, 472, 482; map, 467.
Poore. Lieut. - ., in Revolution, 258.
Pooshemastuby, Chickasaw chief, signature
33.
Pope, Philip, pensioner, 106.
Pope, William, notes on, 621.
Porch, Charles P., letter, 455.
Porcher, Frederick A., letters, 405, 428, 455;
commends Draper’s book. 456.
Pore’s Ford, spelling of, 514, 516.
Port Tobacco (Md.), vessel at, 197.
Portage des Sioux, Indian treaties at, 239.
Porter, Alexander, not in Revolution, 580.
Porter, Commodore David, residence, 131.
Porter, Maj. James, at King’s Mountain, 543,
568; data on, 304, 560, 571; descendants,
567.
Porter, Joseph, cowardice of, 441.
Porter, Patrick, receipt, 12.
Porter, R. E., letter, 585.
Porter, Col. Robert, commands rangers, 164,
620; mentioned, 270, 545, 575; appointed
colonel, 550; not in war, 560; in Revolu¬
tion, 630.
Porter, Thomas, in Revolution, 580.
Porter, W. M., letter, 580.
Porter, Col. William, testimonial, 221; depo¬
sition, 238, 630; at King’s Mountain, 526,
550, 560, 580; residence, 543; cousin, 545;
sketch, 548-549, 556; father-in-law, 556;
brother, 571.
Portman, - , mentioned, 89.
Posey, Thomas, militia officer, 158-159.
Potomac River, south fork, 152; head, 153;
improvement of, 193.
Potter, S. C., letter to, 119.
Potter, Thomas, paid, 147.
Potts, Capt. John, killed, 279, 473, 481.
Poulson’s American Daily Advertiser, article
from, 69.
Powell, - , daughter, 321.
Powell, Dr. A. M., letter, 536, 542.
Powell, Ambrose, mentioned, 120; data sought,
363-364.
Powell, Elias, data on, 486, 490, 499; at
King’s Mountain, 536; grandson, 542.
Pcwell, Lewis, pension statement, 303, 495;
query on, 511; case of, 533.
Powell, Mark, Loyalist, 624.
Powell family, data on, 363, 492.
Powell’s Valley, residents, 1, 23, 29, 220, 345,
365; settlements in, S-6, 80; Shelby at, 10:
removal to, 24; land survey, 65-66; visited,
70, 84; mentioned, 120; deaths at, 323, 377,
600; land grant, 51, 330; trace located, 362;
Newell in, 379, 450.
Powellton (N.C.), in Revolution, 536.
Poymace Tauhaw, Chickasaw chief, 19.
Prebble, Lieut. - , referred to, 418.
Presbyterians, call to Cummings, 340; skirmish
near burying ground, 346; female colleges
opened, 370; elder, 380, 407; history, 404;
in South Carolina, 443, 592; leaders among,
443, 511.
Preston, Gen. Francis, papers, 229; oration,
230, 558, 561; letter, 252; letter to, 230,
245, 254, 256, 583; mentioned, 232; militia
officer, 610; son exonerated, 620; defense
of Campbell, 251-252; and Shelby manu¬
script, 361.
Preston, Mrs. Francis, letter to, 89; visited,
98; daughter of Campbell, 336, 587.
Preston, Gov. James P., possesses papers, 88.
Preston, John, survey for, 193.
Preston, John M., letter, 587.
Preston, Gen. John S., documents sent to,
501; letter, 509; letter to, 374; oration, 382.
Preston, Nancy, death, 18.
Preston, Thomas L., letters, 554, 558; relation
with Bancroft, 456.
Preston, Col. William, letters, 3-4, 18, 86,
101, 180; letters to, 157, 174-175, 184;
map sent to, 1 ; express from, 2 ; promise of,
3; messenger to, 158; circular letter, 158;
plans, 173, 607; thanks for, 184; illness,
327; query on, 317; mentioned, 89, 91,
100; at Treaty of Great Island, 308; vis¬
ited, 98, 341; activity, 15, 110, 167, 191,
250, 290; papers, 88, 109, 117, 120, 342,
455.
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Preston, William C., letter to, 89; visited,
98; letter, 235; criticized, 236: article. 244,
558; documents, 245, 377; Colonel Camp¬
bell and Governor Shelby, 251; defended,
252; statement, 257, 385; defends Camp¬
bell, 329; exonerated, 620.
Preston family, notes on, 323; inherits prop¬
erty, 361.
Price, - , wounded at Island battle, 354.
Price, Gillian, Loyalist, 563.
Price, Capt. Thomas, mentioned, 270; at
King’s Mountain, 290.
Prince, Capt. — — , in Revolution, 272.
Prince, Francis, oath, 25.
Prince Edward County (Va.), residents, 49,
69, 202.
Prince George County (Md.), land grants in,
151.
Prince’s Fort (S.C.), skirmish at, 170;
troops stationed at, 296; built, 422; location,
460-461.
Princeton (N.J.), resident, 56; battle, 259.
Prior, Isaac N., letters, 504, 519, 533, 562.
Pritchard, Jesse, surves'or, 74.
Pritchard, Thomas, survey for, 73.
Probit’s place, location, 564.
Provost, Gen. Augustine, at Stono Ferry, 311;
besieges Savannah, 301 ; defeats Ashe, 600,
623, 626.
Pryor, Samuel, receipt, 73.
Pugh, Joseph de, substitute for, 291.
Pulaski, Count Casimir, defeated, 170, 273;
death, 427.
Fulaski (Tenn.), residents, 602-606.
Pulaski (Tenn.) Citizen, clipping, 603, 605.
Pulaski County (Ky.), residents, 250-251,
256, 262, 285, 455; removal to, 615.
Pumpkin Boy, spy, 261.
Purdy. Meriwether Lewis’ servant, 369.
Pursell, John, letter, 5.
Purviance, Billy, death, 7, 157.
Purvis, Col. John, in Revolution, 291; in
Florida expedition, 355; mentioned, 262,
272.
Putnam, A. W., mentioned, 104; letters, 123,
125-127, 129, 360, 372, 378; in error, 124;
manuscripts, 126; book in press, 136; His¬
tory Middle Tennessee, 136-137; sketch of
Sevier, 367-368.
Putnam. Capt. John, at Ninety Six, 296.
Pyatt, Mrs. Jane, deposition, 492.
Pyles, Col. - , Loyalist, 269, 404, 412, 632;
defeated, 299, 440.
Quaker Meadows (N.C.), residents, 443, 474,
481, 484-485, 499, 505, 518, 522-524; loca¬
tion, 492-493, 498, 511, 513; topography,
496; fort at, 535; route via, 538, 546, 552-
553; estate of, 579.
Quattlebaum, Gen. - , referred to, 411.
Queensboro (Ky.), resident, 409.
Quimby (S.C.), Loyalists attacked at, 274.
Quinn, Peter, spy, 531; data on, 553.
Quinn, William L., referred to, 478.
Quinn family, data on, 582.
Quirk, Capt Thomas, militia officer, 172.
R - , Capt. - , family rescued, 393.
Rabb, William, at King’s Mountain, 527, 539;
killed, 438, 472, 625; monument, 623.
Radford, Mrs. William, contributed letters,
455.
Raft Swamp, campaign, 188, 285, 288.
Ragan Sr., Charles, mentioned, 47.
Rainer, John, wagoner, 23.
Rains, Capt. John, services, 111; in Nickajack
campaign, 137; sketch, 146.
Rains, Jonathan H., sketch by, 131, 146.
Rainy, Benjamin, toasted. 314.
Rainy, Mrs. Mary, toasted, 315.
Rainy, Samuel, toasted, 314.
Rainy, Thomas, toasted, 314.
Raisin River, battle of, 90, 237.
Raleigh (N.C.), residents, 64, 132, 318, 448;
visited, 102, 117-118.
Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer, review for,
594.
Raleigh (N.C.) Register, cited, 239; obituary
from, 313; referred to, 360.
Ramsay, David, History of the United States,
referred to, 403, 452; History of South Caro¬
lina, 399; works by, 376-377; criticism of,
624.
Ramsay family, mentioned, 592.
Ramsey, Mrs. Elizabeth, referred to, 328.
Ramsey, Francis Alexander, appointed, 51; in
legislature, 141.
Ramsey, Freeland, notes on, 131.
Ramsey, Henry, notes on. 133.
Ramsey, Dr. James G. M., references to, 78,
83, 91-92; services, 95, 228; mentioned,
105, 113, 137; letters, 109, 121, 123-125,
127-128, 130, 138. 466, 471, 473-474, 524,
541, 568, 570, 572; letter to, 138; circular,
146; article, 554; Annals of Tennessee, 127-
128, 131-132, 374, 378, 554; comments on,
126, 129, 609; King’s Mountain presented
to, 593; commended by, 456, 592.
Ramsey, Wilberforce, death, 128.
Ramsey, William, mentioned, 35; notes on,
133.
Ramsour’s Mill (N.C.), battle, 183, 238, 262,
265, 267, 271, 273-274, 276, 278-279, 281-
284, 295, 302, 305, 339, 342, 347-349, 351,
388, 419, 464-465, 471, 478, 483, 507, 509,
519, 525-526, 537, 544, 553. 601-602, 623,
630, 632; location, 395, 422, 445, 469;
house near, 511; camp at, 537.
Randall house, death at, 504.
Randolph, Gov. Beverly, confers captaincy,
194, 264; Indian commissioner, 209.
Randolph, Gov. Edmund, letter, 35, 38;
speech, 195; letter to, 196.
Rankin, Col. Richard, statement, 519; letter,
553.
Ratcliff, Mrs. Harper, killed, 55.
Ratcliff’s Marsh (Va.), encampment at, 172.
Raven, Cherokee chief, 7, 161, 173; address,
29.
Ravenal’s Swamp (S.C.), battle near, 258.
Rawdon, Lord, British officer, 231; sends dis¬
patch, 458; account, 508.
Ray, Henry, toasted, 315.
Ray, Gen. James, McGary’s stepson, 345;
data on, 100, 293.
Read, Jacob, letter to, 203.
Read, Capt. Nathan, Loyalist, 310.
Read, Thomas Buchanan, letters, 237, 318-322.
Reagan, Col. - , characterizes Tipton, 354.
Reap, Adam, attestation, 298.
Reap, Adolph, commissary, 298.
Reardon’s Bottom (Va.), post at, 164.
Reaves, Isham, home of, 183.
Rector, Mrs. Sallie, questionnaire for, 427,
430; facts from, 428.
Rector, William, referred to, 426.
Rector, William E., letters, 430, 438; ques¬
tionnaire for, 431.
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Red Bird, Cherokee Indian, 206.
Red Chimneys (N.C.), Loyalists hanged at,
418, 439, 494-495, 498-499, 514, 526, 556,
575; mentioned, 419, 477, 497; location,
422, 436, 468, 472-473, 482, 488.
Red King, Chickasaw chief, 19; at treaty
negotiations, 25.
Red River (Tenn.), residents, 53, 213-214,
217.
Red River Station (Tenn.), settled, 132; aban¬
doned, 133.
Redd, Maj. John, visit planned, 123.
Redland (Miss.), residents, 341, 344.
Redstone Old Fort (Pa.), post at, 164, 167.
Reed, Lieut. George, in Revolution, 302.
Reed, Capt. John, mentioned, 274; an ensign,
302.
Reed, Capt. William, visited, 95.
Reed, Mrs. William, relatives, 95.
Reedy, Nicholas, surveyor, 74.
Reedy, Shadrach, survey for, 73.
Reedy Creek (Tenn.), settlers at, 330; fort
on, 375-376; encounter on, 387.
Rees, - , messenger, 189.
Rees, John K., cyclopedia, 75.
Reese, David, church elder, 443.
Reese, Rev. Thomas, relative of, 443.
Reese’s Mill, rendezvous at, 337.
Reeves, - — — , Loyalist, 563.
Reeves, - , portrait sent, 320.
Reeves, Charlotte, marriage, 126, 146.
Reeves, George, daughter, 146.
Reeves, Mary Jordan, daughter, 146.
Reeves, Dr. Thomas, account, 153.
Reeves, W. P., referred to, 139.
Regulator movement, mentioned, 383.
Reid, Col. - , killed, 188.
Reid, David S., letter, 358.
Reid, Emily J., letter, 436.
Reid, Capt. James, attacks Loyalists, 282;
takes protection, 556.
Reid, James S., History oj the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland, referred to, 403.
Reid, John, sergeant, 6, 22; receipt, 7; or¬
der, 163; messenger, 24, 191.
Reid, Capt. John, association with, 384.
Reid, Joseph, services, 543.
Reid, Capt. Nathan, reinforcements, 9; ac¬
count of fight, 101; report, 161; officer,
163, 361; witness, 163; query on, 117; data
on, 130; mentioned, 118, 136; death of,
133; papers, 124.
Reidsville (N.C.), residents, 551, 572.
Reif, Mrs. - , Hammond meets, 393.
Reinhardt, Wallace Moore, letters, 465, 471,
500, 507, 513, 517, 519, 526, 539; referred
to, 478.
Reinhardt, William M., letter, 573; account,
518.
Remsen, Peter, trip, 120.
Remsen, Mrs. Peter, trip, 120.
Kenfroe, Col. - , presents petition, 47.
Renfroe, Josiah, mentioned, 106.
Renfroe, Peter, killed, 133.
Renfroe (Renfrew), Stephen, surveyor, 66.
Revenge, English ship, 72.
“Revolutionary Anecdote,” article by Ham¬
mond, 387.
“Revolutionary Incidents,” articles by Ham¬
mond, 385-386, 389-391, 393, 395; note
on, 395.
"Revolutionary Whig,” article by, 243-244.
Rey, Mrs. Rebecca, recover horses for, 393.
Reynolds, Elisha, services, 278, 288; at King’s
Mountain, 563; sketch, 564.
Reynolds, James E., letters, 563-564.
Reynolds, Robert, letter, 236.
Reynolds, William, battalion of, 325; leads
mutiny, 347.
Rhea, Maj. John, commissary, 53: officer,
205; information on, 80, 216, 231; men¬
tioned, 140; in legislature, 141; letter, 215.
Rhea, Matthew, witness, 216; papers, 552.
Rhea, R. P., officer historical society, 138.
Rhea, Samuel, reference to, 80.
Rhode Island, in Revolution, 176.
Rhodes family, query on, 606.
Rice, Edward, on hunting trip, 340.
Rice, John, letter, 35.
Rich Creek (Va.), beeves from, 3.
Richardson, - , wounded, 354.
Richardson, Capt. - , company disbands,
60; on Cherokee expedition, 337.
Richardson, Abner, sent to Charleston, 624.
Richardson, E. N., letter, 420.
Richardson, Capt. James, in Revolution, 275,
285.
Richardson, Gen. James, in Snow campaign.
273; attacks Loyalists, 277; in Revolution,
266, 272, 274, 276; Draper introduced to,
340.
Richardson, Col. John, referred to, 417.
Richardson, Mrs. R. C., referred to, 415.
Richardson, Gen. Richard, property destroyed,
177.
Richardson, W. E., referred to, 435.
Richardson, Maj. William, referred to, 431.
Richardson family, mentioned, 401.
Richbourg, Mrs. Elizabeth, obituary, 142.
Richey, Capt. Matthew, in Revolution, 307.
Richfield (Va.), Lewis’ home, 158.
Richfield Springs (N.J.), resident, 445.
Richland District (S.C.), resident, 283; rang¬
ers near, 306.
Richmond, C. A., invoice to, 23.
Richmond (Ky.), resident, 492.
Richmond (Mo.), resident, 128.
Richmond (Va.), residents, 13, 20-24. 29, 35,
60, 63, 69, 73, 202, 238, 256, 317, 418, 426,
551, 560, 564, 597; visited, 14, 54, 66, 117-
118; Indians start for, 20; mentioned. 42,
101, 333; military discharge at, 76; papers
at, 115; capital, 175, 184, 193: Draper’s
research at, 340; celebration, 359; native,
595.
Richmond (Va.) Argus, clipping from, 174;
article in, 231.
Richmond (Va.) Dispatch, clipping from, 448.
Richmond (Va.) Enquirer, articles from, 230,
245, 250-252, 255-256, 504, 554, 558, 561,
565, 567, 595; files destroyed, 456.
Richmond (Va.) Southern Literary Messenger,
382.
Richmond (Va.) Whig, article, 384.
Richmond County (Va.), residents, 283, 387,
624.
Riddick, Joseph, court martialed, 165.
Riddle, Mrs. - , data on, 352.
Riddle, John, departure, 51.
Riddle, Richard. See William Riddle.
Riddle, Capt. William, in Revolution, 351;
Loyalist, 310, 344, 347-348, 548-549, 563;
captures Cleveland, 336, 340, 343, 356.
Riddle brothers. Loyalists, 440.
Riddle’s Knob (N.C.), capture at, 549; loca¬
tion, 556, 577.
Ridgeway (S.C.), resident, 404.
Ridley, Capt. George, daughter, 90; obituary,
114, 122; data on, 115; presidential elector,
116.
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Ridley Jr., George, relatives, 90; mentioned,
115.
Ridley, Moses, referred to, 116; mentioned,
117.
Ridley, Thomas, land entered, 12.
Ridley, William, relatives, 90.
Riggins, Capt. John, defends Wilmington, 303.
Riggins, Capt. Ralph, in Revolution, 303.
Riker, Richard, on committee, 435, 437.
Riley, Daniel, statement, 341, 343.
Riley, Lieut. William, in Cherokee campaign,
280.
Ring, L. D., on committee, 148.
Ring Fight, Indian battle of, 276, 312.
Ripley, - - •, has manuscripts, 116, 120.
Ritchie, Alexander, receipt, 12.
Rivers, Flournoy, historical sketches and
miscellaneous notes, 602-606.
Rivers, William I., letter, 397-398.
Rivers family, query on, 606.
Rives, Mrs. - - , referred to, 349.
Rives family, data on, 369.
Rivington’s Royal Gazette, poem from, 182;
letter from, 183; obituary, 184; study of,
559.
“R. L. R.,” article, 599.
Roane, Archibald, work of, 56; at convention,
65; letter, 69.
Roane’s Creek (Ky.), settlement, 369.
Roanoke (Va.), residents, 152, 218.
Roaring Creek, location, 493, 495.
Robb, — — , in lawsuit, 260.
Robb, William. See Rabb.
Robbins, Capt. John, in Revolution, 623.
Roberson, I. A., letter, 561.
Roberts, Col. - , Loyalist, 268.
Roberts, Mrs. - , visit to, 509.
Roberts, George, pension statement, 368.
Roberts, Henry, brother, 376.
Roberts, Gen. Isaac, appointment, 50; resi¬
dence, 68; in Indian wars, 99, 110; death,
108; sketch, 112.
Roberts, James, reference to, 538; letters,
630-631.
Roberts, Capt. James, at King’s Mountain,
290: service under, 308.
Roberts, John, family murdered, 375; brothers,
376; referred to, 483.
Roberts, John H., letter to, 485; letters, 509,
511, 526, 630.
Roberts, Joshua, seeks aid, 511; in Revolution,
526; mentioned, 631.
Roberts, Mrs. Margaret, statement, 582.
Roberts, Mark R., referred to, 112.
Roberts, Martin, sketch, 630.
Roberts, Gov. O. M., of Texas, 510.
Roberts, Col. Owen, artillery officer, 628.
Roberts, William, brother, 376.
Roberts, Maj. William T., letter, 112.
Robertson, A. Baldwin, letter, 114.
Robertson, Col. Charles, in Revolution, 75,
265, 278, 295; queries on, 89, 128; leads
Chickamauga campaign, 331; relatives of,
354, 375, 377-378; immigration, 126; resi¬
dence, 131, 377; mentioned, 379; data on,
156, 376, 491.
Robertson (Robinson), Elijah, mentioned, 44,
122; letter, 45; appointment, 50; widow,
95-96; military services, 107-108, 265; in
legislature, 140.
Robertson, Dr. Felix, communication, 72;
parentage, 76, 144; reference to, 81; in¬
difference to dispute, 91; mentioned, 111;
visited, 92, 95; informant, 96; comments,
104, 147; letters, 122, 125, 131-132, 134,
136-137; birth, 127; letters to, 128; dis¬
pleased, 129; sketch by, 146; notes by,
147; postscript, 137; poor health, 137.
Robertson, J. Randolph, expected, 57.
Robertson, Gen. James, letters, 52-54, 56-57,
62-63, 210, 212, 218, 231, 233; letters to,
145, 191, 229, 261; queries on, 86, 92-93,
128, 317; in Indian wars, 9, 56, 71, 137,
308, 348, 358; at Point Pleasant, 316, 367;
land grants, 37; leads settlers, 80; in Wa¬
tauga, 132-133; and Sevier, 313, 318; at¬
tends meeting, 33; in controversy, 91;
establishes boundary, 108; resigns, 43; on
Illinois trip, 134; in Revolution, 75, 291,
320; in legislature, 140; data on, 43, 50,
64, 106, 141, 316; tribute to, 76; inform¬
ant, 113, 236; remarks by, 72; mention¬
ed, 35, 44, 55-56, 78, 89, 105, 114, 118,
324, 364, 375; request of, 210; brother,
377; sons visited, 90; sons killed, 134;
home, 215; death, 77; references on, 143;
illustrations, 142; portrait, 85; proposed
biography, 125, 129; biography, 592; sketch,
126-127, 146-147; papers, 102, 372, 378.
Robertson, Mrs. James, visited, 90, 92; death,
93.
Robertson, Jeremiah, pursued by Indians, 617.
Robertson, John, father of Gen. James, 126,
146.
Robertson, John, at King’s Mountain, 500.
Robertson, John McNairy, relatives, 132.
Robertson, Jonathan F., appointment, 50:
reference to, 81; notes on, 132; Indian at¬
tack on, 136-137.
Robertson, Mark, queries on, 128; on Illinois
trip, 134; killed, 147.
Robertson, Peyton, killed, 134.
Robertson, Randolph, killed, 134.
Robertson, William, in battle, 226, 491, 500;
tradition, 512; robbed, 517.
Robertson family, birth dates of, 134; origin,
146.
Robertson’s Lick (Tenn.), article on, 66.
Robin, messenger, 158.
Robinson, - - , North Carolina regulator, 501.
Robinson, Col. David, data on, 333, 361;
death, 361, 363.
Robinson, Capt. Elijah. See Robertson.
Robinson, “Horseshoe,” lived near, 431; men¬
tioned, 436, 524.
Robinson, J. DeLancey, letters, 572, 574, 581.
Robinson, J. L., letter, 519.
Robinson, Capt. James, on the march, 180; in
Revolution, 276.
Robinson, John, militia officer, 159.
Robinson, Moses, and Jay Treaty, 64.
Robinson, Robert, pension statement, 267.
Robinson, Solon, author, 441.
Robinson, Col. Thomas, in Revolution, 303.
Robinson, William B., letter, 501.
Robinson Creek (N.C.), executions near, 516,
523, 575.
Robison, Jacob, military service, 59.
Robison, W. D., letter, 477.
Rocheblave, Philippe de Rastel de, papers,
621.
Rock Hill (S.C.), residents, 441, 445-448.
Rock Landing, Indian council at, 46.
Rock River, in War of 1812, 239.
Rockaway (Va.), resident, 207.
Rockbridge County (Va.), natives, 534.
Rockingham (N.C.), resident, 454.
Rockwell, E. F., letter, 449.
Rockwell (S.C.), resident, 370.
Rocky Mills (S.C.), funeral at, 186.
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Rocky Mount (S.C.), battle at, 171, 445, 448,
593, 607; mentioned, 266, 271, 274, 277,
283, 289, 295, 307.
Rocky Ridge (Va.), letters to merchants, 3.
Rocky River, skirmish at, 278.
Roddy, Col. James, at convention, 65; men¬
tioned, 128; in legislature, 141.
Rodgers, Capt. John, in Revolution, 276.
Rodman, William B., reference to, 126.
Roebuck, Col. Benjamin, mentioned, 272; in
Revolution. 274-275; death, 457; data on,
483-484, 514, 616; sons, 491.
Roebuck, Col. George, letter to, 188; pension
statements, 242-243, 272, 346; data on,
514.
Rogan, Hugh, notes on, 100, 105, 108, 110;
query on, 104, 109; pioneer, 106; sketch,
107; mentioned, 111, 118; witness, 200.
Rogers, - , interpreter, 20-21.
Rogers, Capt. - , Loyalist, 270.
Rogers, Thomas A., letters, 561, 568.
Rogersville (Tenn.), resident, 562.
Roler, Martin, cited, 247.
Roper, Jemima, married, 307.
Rose Hill (Md.), resident, 100.
Ross, David, land grant, 201; letters, 201-202,
218.
Ross, Maj. Francis, service under, 273, 277,
280; killed, 272.
Ross, James, toasted, 314.
Ross, Thomas, attacked, 142; killed, 134.
Ross, William, toasted, 314.
Ross’s Ferry, location, 582.
Roulstone, - , messenger, 58.
Roulstone, Maj. - , search for newspaper,
130.
Roulstone, George, publisher, 103; letters, 213,
224.
Roulstone, James, publisher, 103; letter, 109.
“Round About,” Cleveland’s estate, 518, 542;
map, 542.
Round Lick (Tenn.), resident, 114.
Rowan County (N.C.), in Revolution, 174;
residents, 266, 278, 303, 449, 537; history
of, 591.
Rowland, Major - , in Revolution, 280.
Rowland, John, messenger, 50.
Royal Oak (Va.), Campbell’s plantation, 157,
160, 188; purchase of, 333; residents, 1,
Royalists. See Loyalists.
Royester, Ed, death, 73.
Rucker, Capt. - , coming of, 1; mentioned,
84.
Rugby Fort, skirmish, 413.
Rugeley, Col. Henry, facts sought, 431
Rugeley’s Mills, battle, 427.
Rumple, Jethro, History o) Rowan County
591.
Running Water, Cherokee town, destroyed, 62,
137, 145.
Rural Hill (Tenn.), resident, 379.
Rush, Dr. Benjamin, letter, 223.
Rusk, Gen. T. J., referred to, 475.
Russ, Lieut. Peter, in Revolution, 301.
Russell, Andrew, call, 155; letters, 230, 255-
256.
Russell, Henry, death, 323, 373, 600.
Russell, John, witness, 13.
Russell, Joseph, surveyor, 74.
Russell, R. S., letter, 377.
Russell, Robert, wife of, 373.
Russell, Capt. William, at King’s Mountain,
600, 610; at Watauga Ford, 337, 620; serv¬
ices under, 99, 309, 350.
Russell, Gen. William, early services, 6-8; in
Indian wars, 89, 286, 348; in Revolution,
27, 89, 343, 373-374; services under, 104,
293, 322, 335; letters to, 6, 31, 98; corres¬
pondence with, 200; death, 362, 373; obit¬
uary, 257; sketch, 359, 597-598; data on,
78, 100, 229, 323, 336, 341, 377, 509; ref¬
erence to, 257, 622; wife, 587; descendants,
324, 373, 377; appointment, 359; certifi¬
cate, 254.
Russell family, notes on, 597-598, 600.
Russell County (Ky.), resident, 422.
Russell County (Va.), militia in, 199; resi¬
dents, 55, 252-253, 309, 614.
Russellville (Ala.), resident, 374.
Russellville (Ky.), visited, 95.
Rutherford, Gen. Griffith, land purchase, 25;
letter, 424; mentioned, 115, 117; query on,
115; data on, 110, 519; president of coun¬
cil, 140; in Revolution, 170, 262, 264-267,
271, 276, 278, 282-283, 286, 288, 295, 303,
312, 319, 339, 342, 486, 512, 608, 617, 622-
623; in Cherokee expedition, 279, 286, 294,
298, 304, 306-307, 463-464, 571, 583; in
Indian skirmish, 281; at Ramsour’s Mill,
302, 305, 483; taken prisoner, 285; camp
of, 478; papers, 102.
Rutherford Jr., Griffith, mentioned, 115; let¬
ter to, 115; not seen, 118-119.
Rutherford, Henry B., mentioned, 115; query
on, 115.
Rutherford, Maj. James, residence, 418;
indentity of, 423; death, 264, 283, 306.
Rutherford, John, story of, 418; letter, 421.
Rutherford County (N.C.), sheriff, 189, 453;
residents, 221, 237, 270, 279-280, 286-288,
294, 297, 299, 304, 413-415, 418-419, 422,
434-436, 439, 444-445, 456, 461, 466, 479,
489, 491, 498-502, 504, 512, 517, 537, 54S,
563, 571, 574, 581, 622; representative,
238, 608; declaration in, 430; in Revolu¬
tion, 282.
Rutherford Court House (N.C.), in Revolu¬
tion, 444, 494, 534, 549, 581, 609; survey,
517; divided, S46; forts in, 556; map of,
584; court petitioned, 624.
Rutherford County (Tenn.), resident, 264.
Rutherfordton (N.C.), residents, 238, 324,
357, 453, 462, 467, 472, 482, 484-485, 490,
493, 498, 500-501, 514, 517, 521, 536, 567-
569, 571, 575, 578, 580, 583.
Rutledge, - , wounded, 337.
Rutledge, Capt. - , services, 566.
Rutledge, B. H., letter, 399.
Rutledge, Charles, at Cowan’s Ford, 625.
Rutledge, Gen. George, mentioned, 78, 85;
data on, 80, 331; testimonial, 234-235, 377.
Rutledge, Gov. John, home of, 170; letter,
186; commission, 297; statement, 257; in
Revolution. 263; mentioned, 316; papers
lost, 398-399.
Rutledge, Maj. William, reference to, 80.
Rutledge family, mentioned, 388.
Rutledge (Tenn.), resident, 228.
Rutledge Ford, in Revolution, 270.
Ryan, Eleanor, captured, 153.
Rye Cove, on Clinch River, 7, 9; detachment
at, 10, 309, 350; Martin at, 11; fort at,
12, 290; ranging from, 167.
Ryerson, Joseph, Loyalist, 453, 596; memo¬
randa on, 618.
Ryerson, Samuel, Loyalist, 560, 596; writes
letter, 582.
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Saddler, Richard. See Sadler.
Sadler, David, toasted, 315.
Sadler (Saddler), Richard, in Revolution, 307;
toasted, 315.
Sadler, William K., in battle, 101.
Sainsbury, W. Noel, report, 458.
St. Augustine (Fla.), campaign against, 277,
624.
St. Clair, Gen. Arthur, aid for, 205; campaign,
53, 312; defeat, 206.
St. Louis (Mo.), residents, 455, 508, 528.
St. Louis (Mo.) Presbyterian, cited, 139.
St. Louis (Mo.) Republican, letters to, 508-
510; clipping, 509; copies, 528.
St. Paul (Minn.), resident, 591.
St. Stephens (S.C.). reminiscences, 428.
St. Thomas Church (S.C.), British at, 170.
Saline County (Mo.), resident, 510.
Salisbury (N.C.), in Revolution, 282, 287.
Salisbury District (N.C.), judge, 202.
Salt, making of, 227.
Saltketcher River (Swamp), skirmish on, 169,
311.
Saluda River (S.C.), mill on, 186; encoun¬
ter on, 386-387.
Samples, Samuel, appointment. 51.
Sand Bar Ferry, British at, 385.
Sanders, Col. James, in Revolution, 35, 293;
letter, 36: marriage, 43.
Sanders. William, land grants, 37.
Sandifer, Mary, marriage, 629.
Sandusky (O.), treaty at, 209; resident, 589.
Sandy, negro servant, 628.
Sandy Creek (Va.), Indians retreat to, 167.
Sandy Plains Church (N.C.), Loyalists hanged
at. 563, 575.
Sandy Ridge (N.C.), resident, 544.
Santee River, troops on, 226; Sumter crosses,
404-405; incident on, 498; Indian towns on,
292.
“Sapling Grove,” Shelby home, 227.
Sappington, John, letter, 53.
Saratoga (N.Y.), battle of, 506, 607.
Sauk Indians, in War of 1812, 234.
Saunders Creek (N.C.), Gates’ defeat at,
278.
Savage, William, slave, 169.
Savannah (Ga.), visited, 46; residents, 134,
195, 427-428; in Revolution, 169-170, 186,
273, 301, 388, 427, 429, 455, 497, 622, 628.
Savannah (Ga.) Morning Herald, clipping
from, 186.
Savannah River, ferry on, 169; in Revolution,
283; valley, 386.
Sawyers, Col. John, horse stolen, 158; letter,
208; testimonial, 246; at Reedy Creek, 330;
explores Mississippi, 331; under Shelby,
466; data on, 355, 569, 571-572, 580, 595,
622.
Saye, James H., letters, 441, 443, 461, 475,
593; praises Draper’s book, 592; manus¬
cript, 621.
Sayre (Pa.), resident, 450.
Scape Creek (S.C.), tributary of Black River,
409.
Scape Hoar, battle mentioned, 629.
Schenck Sr., D., publisher, 223, 602, 625.
Schofieldites, campaign against, 347.
Schoolbred, James, surveyor, 74.
Scotch expedition, participants, 340, 343.
Scotch-Irish, descent, 425, 520; in Catawba
Valley, 493; at King’s Mountain, 511; in
North Carolina, 572.
Scot’s Magazine, cited, 181.
Scott, - , British agent, 16.
Scott, Gen. Charles, letter, 210.
Scott, James, obituary, 142.
Scott, Capt. Samuel, reference to, 80.
Scott, Thomas, killed, 279.
Scott, Gen. William, at Charleston, 170; men¬
tioned, 78. 85; sons visited, 90; descend¬
ants, 80, 454; assignee, 153; sketch, 331.
Scott, Gen. Winfield, letter, 238.
Scott brothers, Loyalists, 565.
Scribner’s Magazine, articles in, 559.
Scruggs, James, pay due, 12.
Seaborn, James, letters, 416, 426, 432, 446.
565; letter to, 432.
Searcy, Bennett, appointment, 50; messenger,
62; lawsuit, 68; wounded, 100.
Searcy, John, attestation, 293.
Seaton, Mrs. Josephine, letters, 584-585; nar¬
rative, 507, 511.
Seaton, William Winston, sketch, 515, 521.
Sebastian, Benjamin, letter, 34; letter to, 35.
Sebastian, Francis, memoranda on, 618.
Seeley, Rev. - , has manuscripts, 112.
Selma (Ala.), resident, 421.
Seneca Indians, treaty, 29.
“Senior Member,” newspaper article by, 367.
Service, Johnny, descendants, 433; mention¬
ed, 434.
Setico, Cherokee town, 16.
Settle, Joel W., marriage, 133.
Seven Mile Ford (Va.), resident, 587.
Sevier, A. M., letters, 139, 351.
Sevier, A. R., letter, 374.
Sevier, Abraham, facts about, 318, 321.
Sevier, Alexander, data on. 334.
Sevier, Sen. Ambrose H., letter to, 76; letters,
79, 334-335.
Sevier, Charles, son of Robert, 378; petition
for pension, 366.
Sevier, Maj. Charles, data on, 376, 378; ac¬
companies Blount, 59.
Sevier, Col. George Washington, parentage, 76;
visited, 92, 95-96; papers, 126; narration,
232; letters, 244, 313, 316, 320, 350; men¬
tioned. 81, 334, 354, 376; death, 123.
Sevier, James, son of Valentine, 334.
Sevier, Col. James, grandson of John, 561.
Sevier, Maj. James (son of John), parentage,
76; ensign, 289: in Franklin affair, 85;
letter to, 78; letters, 316, 349; reference
to, 91, 139; visited, 98-99; informant, 93,
334; attestation, 310; data on, 334, 361.
Sevier, John (Locust Shade, Tenn.), letter,
374.
Sevier, John (son of Charles), letter, 378.
Sevier, John (son of Valentine), 223, 334.
Sevier, Capt. John (son of John), in Revolu¬
tion, 75, 265, 276; attestation, 310; visited,
139; death, 350-351.
Sevier, Gen. John (Nolichucky Jack), treats
with Indians, 15-17, 31, 221, 228; disre¬
gards Indian rights, 42, 81; enumerates
Indians, 224, 631; plans, 50-51; services,
56, 64. 127, 137, 143-144, 505; leads set¬
tlers, 76, 80; ordered to drive off settlers, 26;
appointed commissioner, 27, 91, 193; criti¬
cized, 29; appointed general, 140-141; owns
land, 194, 216; money for, 195; campaigns
in general, 25, 81, 124, 128, 243, 261, 326,
454; at Sycamore Shoals, 308; at King’s
Mountain, 176, 222, 234, 236, 246, 248-
249, 253, 257, 263, 269, 284, 287, 324, 337,
381, 453, 571, 608-610. 613, 623, 629, 631,
633; route to, 496; pursues Ferguson, 309;
treatment of Loyalists, 320-321; in Cherokee
expeditions, 63, 82, 100, 208, 213, 243, 278,
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2S6, 298, 331; thanked, 184, 334, 408;
opinion asked, 185; ammunition for, 191;
and State of Franklin, 78, 85, 87, 94, 130,
144, 193-194, 196-200, 202; at Philadel¬
phia, 205; governor of Tennessee, 222, 224-
225; letters, 47, 180, 182, 205, 211, 213,
215-216, 218, 221, 223, 225-226, 229, 233,
244; letters to, 29, 34, 47, 49, 53-54, 57-60,
63, 159, 193-194, 196, 199-201, 203-205,
207, 211-215, 217-218, 220-223, 226, 228,
231-233, 236; Spanish passport, 199; trial
for treason, 476; lawsuit, 169; addresses,
204, 237, 239; notes, 153-155; inquiries for,
317; papers, 98, 102, 125-126, 129, 372,
378, 573; data on, 130, 316, 318. 499, 501,
503, 511, 523; service under, 289-290, 295,
312, 376, 452, 456, 466, 543, 621; inci¬
dent of, 463; biographical sketch, 123-126,
313, 367-368, 377-378, 505; illustrations
for, 142; signature, 587; portrait, 127, 360,
471, 503, 631; lecture on, 408; eulogized,
607; descendants, 76, 374, 503, 532, 561,
591.
Sevier, Joseph, trades with Indians, 58;
messenger, 60; letter, 208; visits Cherokee,
219.
Sevier, Naomi, pension statement of husband,
309, 335.
Sevier, Rebecca, wounded, 215.
Sevier, Richard, prisoner, 85.
Sevier, Capt. Robert, commission, 15; at
King's Mountain, 316, 366, 378, 491, 500;
killed, 226.
Sevier Sr., Valentine, note, 154.
Sevier, Valentine, son of Robert, 378; peti¬
tion, 366.
Sevier, Valentine (son of Valentine), account,
156; horse stolen, 158; sheriff, 168; at
Point Pleasant, 89, 91, 308, 316, 367; let¬
ters, 207, 213-215, 217, 220-223; data on,
317, 334-335, 622; station burned, 215, 218;
pension statement, 309; sketch, 318; gene¬
alogy, 320.
Sevier, Col. W. G., letter, 318.
Sevier, William R., letter, 491; residence,
561.
Sevier family, genealogy, 316; seven members
at King’s Mountain, 316; data on, 318;
references, 374; descendants, 471.
Sevierville (Tenn.), residents, 77, 586.
Sexton, Capt. Charles, in Revolution, 295,
300.
Seymour, H'oratio, book presented to, 592.
Sbaffner, Capt. T. P., visits Draper, 109.
Shallow Ford on Yadkin, battle of, 347-348.
Shankland, Thomas, data of death, 449.
Shannon, Capt. - , military service, 111;
mentioned, 524.
Shannon, Capt. James, mentioned, 570; serv¬
ices, 596.
Shannon, Capt. Robert, commands troops, 527,
539; data on, 531.
Shannon, Samuel, supplied beeves, 3-4.
Sharp, - , wounded, 38.
Sharp, Maj. Anthony, mentioned, 265.
Sharp, Archibald, killed, 38.
Sharp, Col. Benjamin, letter, 337; report se¬
cured, 106; certificate, 254; at King’s Moun¬
tain, 327; referred to, 84, 88, 329, 333;
service under, 365; death, 115; residence,
363.
Sharp, Col. John, in Revolution, 267; certi¬
ficate, 248.
Sharp, Col. William, at Ramsour’s Mill, 282,
284; daughter married, 602.
Shaver, Col. David, related to Shelby, 80.
Shaver, Michael, killed, 107.
Shaw, - , at meeting, 55.
Shawnee Indians, hostilities, 3, 26, 32, 158,
270, 294, 359; peace with, 21, 24; propos¬
ed treaty, 26; statement on, 113; campaign
of 1774, 308, 328.
Shawnee Town, letter from, 239.
Shelby, Catherine, land entered, 12.
Shelby, David, letter, 217.
Shelby, Mrs. David, visited, 96; data on,
121-122.
Shelby Sr., Evan, papers, 151; in Maryland,
154.
Shelby, Capt. Evan, brother mentions, 10;
letter, 161; militia officer, 166; memoran¬
dum, 242; at King’s Mountain, 244, 246-
249; killed, 324, 330.
Shelby, Col. Evan, letters, 9, 154-155, 165.
167, 197; commissions, 13, 15, 151; witness,
46; enters land, 12; letters to, 14, 161,
168-169, 195-196; statements, 156-157;
journey, 155; muster roll, 151; report, 158;
at Point Pleasant, 308, 322; militia officer,
158-160, 163, 244, 626; certificate, 161;
order on, 166; in Revolution, 265, 275, 299,
341, 352; at King’s Mountain, 248-249,
257; in Indian wars, 309, 331, 348, 541,
569, 620; guards frontier, 620; services un¬
der, 82, 309, 350, 626; at treaty, 308; data
on, 85, 106, 165, 185, 227, 317, 323, 328,
337; in legislature, 141; relatives, 80; death,
218; burial place, 138.
Shelby, Col. Isaac, a pioneer, 76, 80, 324;
surveys, 5; treats with Indians, 11, 20-21,
52; enters land, 12; appoints commission¬
ers, 66; muster roll, 163; letters, 10, 23,
102, 174, 191, 204, 213, 216, 227-228, 232-
233, 236, 240-241, 243-244, 250; copy of
letter, 469; letters to, 26, 56-57, 65, 154,
196, 201, 206-210, 212, 214-218, 227, 232,
241, 243-244, 250; memorandum book, 160;
account, 162; note, 210, 239; articles of
agreement, 190; power of attorney, 200;
bounty for, 206; statement, 527; at battle
of Point Pleasant, 327, 389; in Revolution,
269, 272, 278, 326, 328, 331, 341, 390-391;
in King’s Mountain campaign, 222, 232, 234,
244, 284, 318, 341, 368, 381, 453, 536, 569,
580, 607-611, 613, 623, 626, 633; thanks
for, 184, 337; Campbell controversy, 88, 91,
197, 228-233, 244-257, 329, 336, 348, 467,
554, 558-559, 595, 619-620; goes to Ken¬
tucky, 191; governor of Kentucky, 207,
211; papers, 102, 124, 128, 320; corres¬
pondence, 89, 130, 573; description of bat¬
tle, 176, 229, 231, 245, 315, 350, 540, 571.
573; address, 242; memory fails, 245; art¬
icles, 251, 357; articles based on conversa¬
tion, 353; Early Times in Tennessee, 308,
342, 504; sketch of service, 85, 243-244; bi¬
ography, 313, 461, 505; obituary, 259; signa¬
ture, 88; portrait, 242, 471, 503; wife’s
death, 299; descendants, 591; data on, 331,
396, 499, 503, 523, 621; service under, 76,
298, 425, 456, 466.
Shelby Jr., Isaac, visit of, 227.
Shelby, Capt. James, emigrates, 10; enters
land, 12; sells land, 227; militia officer, 163-
164, 244, 287, 629; bravery, 161; in
Indian campaigns, 287, 297, 308, 337; at
Long Island Flats, 328, 348, 380; in legis¬
lature, 141; data on, 88, 91, 106, 109;
killed, 324, 331.
Shelby Jr., James (of Abingdon), letter, 227.
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154;
215,
251;
248-
268,
des-
471-
552,
586.
Shelby Jr., James (of Ky.), letter, 250; letter
noted, 635.
Shelby, John, land entered, 12; letter to,
brief account of, 328.
Shelby Jr., John, witness, 200.
Shelby, Moses, desires land, 53; letters,
244; at King’s Mountain, 244, 247,
settles in West, 331; certificates, 244,
249; discredited, 252-253; data on, 105-106,
108, 324; obituary, 260.
Shelby, Mrs. Susan, obituary, 299.
Shelby Capt. Thomas, in Revolution,
286.
Shelby family, data on, 324, 532, 552;
cendants, 503, 510.
Shelby (N.C.), residents, 430, 433, 442,
472 480, 483-484, 487-489, 496, 501,
556, 563, 570-571, 574-575, 578-579, ’
Shelton, - , loses horses. 59.
Shelton, David, papers, 124.
Shelton. Rev. William, marriage, 390.
Shelving Rock, camping place, 500.
Shenandoah County (Va.), in Revolution,
309; residents, 313, 373.
Shepherd, Col. David, papers, 112.
Shepherdstown (Va.), resident, 154.
Sheppard, Col. Egbert, in War of 1812, 585.
Sheppard, James Henry, notes on, 585.
Sheppard, Col. William, on Cherokee expedi¬
tion, 285, 365; at Colson’s Old Fields, 318;
services, 278, 347; pursues Loyalists, 348;
in Revolution, 585, 623.
Sherly, John, data on, 352.
Sherrill, Adam, at Boyd’s Creek, 350.
Sherrill, Catherine (Mrs. John Sevier), data
on, 367.
Shields, - , messenger, 52.
Shields, Robert, reference to, 77.
Shields’ affair, mentioned, 412.
Shipley, Capt. - , pay, 48.
Shipp, Thomas, affidavit, 318, 558.
Shipp family, query on, 515.
Shire’s Ferry (S.C.), in Revolution, 270.
Shoat, - , killed, 375.
Shoat’s Ford, corn sent from, 23.
Shubrick’s plantation, in Revolution, 264, 286.
Shuford, A. H., data by, 503.
Shulls Mills (N.C.), residents, 549, 569, 573.
Sickman, Capt. John. See Sigman.
Sigman (Sickman), Capt. John, services un¬
der, 309, 339; data on, 546.
Simkins, M., attestation, 284.
Simkin’s Ford, troops crossed, 476.
Simmons, Capt. Richard, in Revolution, 263,
283, 289.
Simms, Charles, memoranda, 161.
Simms, Col. William, letters to, 1, 84, 97.
Simms, William Gilmore, author, 120, 394;
letter to, 388; reference to, 398.
Simpson, - , gone to Carolina, 8.
Simpson, A. N., communicated with, 448.
Simpson, John, Presbyterian leader, 443.
Simpson, Ensign John, in defense against In¬
dians, 309.
Sims, Ensign James, in Revolution, 290.
Sims, Parish, appointment, 51.
Singleton, Maj. John, road commissioner, 226;
facts on, 417; death, 430-431.
Singleton, Col. Richard, mentioned, 270, 298,
484, 499; data on, 453, 461, 477. 620; serv¬
ice under, 281, 287, 294; residence, 545,
562-563; appointment, 550; sketch, 568;
age, 575. >
Singleton, W. J , referred to, 435.
Singleton family, data on, 480, 545, 563;
residence, 580.
Sinking Creek (Va.), congregation, 155; mili¬
tia on, 158.
Sinkler, Charles, referred to, 428.
Sinquefield, Capt. - , in Revolution, 268.
Sitgreaves, Judge - - , educator, 56.
Sitgreaves, Joseph, appointment, 50.
Sittington, Col. Thomas, referred to, 444.
Six Nations Indians, purchase from, 21; treaty,
29; expedition, 259.
Sizemore, - , Loyalist, 518, 530, 573.
Skelton, Elizabeth, affidavit, 377.
Skillern, George, surveyor, 66; information
from, 180.
Slate Mountain, expedition to, 529.
Slaughter, Bob, receipt, 155.
Slaughter, George, notes on, 621.
Slaughter, Rev. Philip, pamphlet promised,
367; History of St. Mark’s Parish, 598.
Slavery, discussion of, 217.
Sloan, - , payment, 33.
Sloan, Capt. - , killed, 283.
Sloan, John, surveyor, 66.
Sloand, David, in trouble, 59.
Smallwood, Gen. William, letters to, 177-179;
letter, 179; in action, 180, 302; service un¬
der, 279.
Smart, John, tradition, 512; pursues Loyal¬
ists, 575; death, 500.
Smart Jr., John, data on, 514.
Smiley, Ensign Alexander, service under, 291.
Smith, Capt. - - , on frontier, 55-56.
Smith, Aaron, papers, 124.
Smith, Gen. Benjamin, letters, 204-205.
Smith, Benjamin T., letter, 243.
Smith, Maj. Burrell, killed, 279.
Smith, Gen. Daniel, pioneer, 34, 80; survey¬
or, 27, 84; map, 1; land grant, 37; notes,
4, 147; orders for, 4, 18-19, 145, 165, 189;
soldiers’ book, 157; company rolls, 2, 145;
commissioner, 18; secretary, 48, 141; pow¬
er of attorney, 70; in legislature, 141; ap¬
pointments, 50, 53; delayed payments, 63;
expense account, 71; letters, 34, 71, 167,
204, 211-212; letters to, 1-3, 14, 18, 22, 35-
36, 42-45, 48-49, 51-56, 62, 157, 188, 211,
226; in service, 168, 180, 271, 278, 309,
341; at King’s Mountain, 222, 538; queries
on, 85-86, 92; data on, 110, 320, 350, 522;
service under, 292, 298, 612.
Smith, Mrs. Daniel, mentioned, 44.
Smith, David, letter, 218.
Smith, Col. E. P., asks for facts, 414.
Smith, Edmund, memorandum, 23.
Smith, Edward, statement, 341.
Smith, Elijah, letter, 209.
Smith, Enoch, warrant to, 14; goes to Ken¬
tucky, 18.
Smith, Frank, negro, 432, 565.
Smith, Col. George, reference to, 81, 325;
visited, 95.
Smith, Col. Granville, western commissioner,
18.
Smith, Capt. Henry, in Revolution, 303, 319;
message for, 18.
Smith, J. Gray, Review of East Tennessee,
127.
Smith, J. M., informant, 123.
Smith, Col. Jack, duel, 393.
Smith, James, receipt for, 4; substitute for,
2 71; wife, 435; death, 559.
Smith, Capt. Jared, in Cherokee war, 295.
Smith, Capt. John, appointed, 51; at King’s
Mountain, 265; grants discharge, 263.
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Smith, Capt. John, Loyalist, 264, 419; cap¬
tured, 296.
Smith, Jonas, statement, 341.
Smith, Jonathan, teacher, 372.
Smith, Joseph, letter, 18.
Smith, Linnaeus, letter, 256.
Smith, M. T., letter, 575.
Smith, Capt. Minor, in Revolution, 159, 303.
536; on Indian campaign, 288; data on, 547,
561, 621 ; toasted, 288.
Smith, Gen. Pinckney, referred to, 401.
Smith, Dr. S. S., educator, 56.
Smith, Samuel, appointment, 50.
Smith, Samuel H., account with, 71.
Smith, Mrs. Thomas, letter, 137.
Smith, William, attestation, 153.
Smith, William (Franklin Co., Ga.), pension
statement, 270.
Smith, William (Jefferson Co., Tenn.), pension
statement, 273; attestation, 310.
Smith, William (Mecklenburg Co., N.C.), pen¬
sion statement, 267; supplementary state¬
ment, 299.
Smith, Capt. William, service under, 310.
Smith, Lieut. William (Lincoln Co., Tenn.),
pension statement, 276.
Smith, Maj. William Bailey, mentioned, 29,
345; sketch, 347.
Smith County (Tenn.), residents, 79, 84, 88-
89, 94-98, 100-102, 104-105, 109, 112-114,
116, 118-120, 358.
Smithfield (Va.), resident, 3.
Smith’s River (Va.), skirmish on, 152.
Smithville (Va.), resident, 456.
Smoky Camp (S.C.), in Revolution, 623.
Smyth, Gen. Alexander, speech, 260, 375; and
Shelby manuscript, 361.
Smythe, Augustine T., referred to, 427; letter,
428.
Snell, J. F., letter, 450.
Snoddy, Col. John, queries on, 86; orders road
built, 309; story of fight, 86, 90, 101, 627;
mentioned, 328; comments on, 350.
Snoddy, Capt. William, queries on, 105, 107;
sketch, 107; Indian attack on, 134.
Snodgrass, Maj. James, affidavit, 235, 244-245,
251, 255-256, 377.
Snodgrass, Col. William, letters, 326, 348-349;
mentioned, 361; queries for, 541.
Snow Campaign, in Revolution, 264, 266, 273,
275, 286, 312.
Snow Hill (Ga.), Loyalist prisoners at, 311.
Snowden, - , letter, 601.
Soda Hill (N.C.), resident, 476.
Somerset (Ind.), resident, 569.
Somerset (Ky.), residents, 450, 455.
Sorrel, Y. M., letter, 455.
Sorrell, Lieut. Samuel, pursues Indians and
Loyalists, 301.
South Atlantic Quarterly, review for, 594.
Scuth Carolina, troops, 6, 367, 382, 384-385,
391, 446, 497; dispute, 25; notifies governor,
26, 30; annuls grants, 34; residents, 275,
345, 377, 381, 397, 402, 411, 413, 415, 419,
424, 427, 438-440, 478, 493, 509-510, 515,
520; commissioner, 36, 44; and Indians, 37,
40, 329, 372; and Jay Treaty, 64; in Rev¬
olution, 169-171, 178, 183, 243, 265, 270,
274, 280, 303, 305, 314, 609, 628, 634;
Loyalists of, 334; removals to, 344, 412,
425; citizens humiliated, 437; Presbyterians,
443; situation in, 441, 443, 447; governor’s
correspondence, 506; military men , 395;
journals, 399; secretary of state, 383.
South Carolina Historical Society, letter read
at meeting of, 455; recommends book, 456,
503; decline, 397.
South Carolina Royal Gazette, articles, 160-
161, 184; letter to, 186.
Scuth Fork (N.C.), location, 395; attack,
445; resident, 557.
South Mount (S.C.), resident, 261.
South West Point (Tenn.), Indian agent at,
70; road from, 226.
Southall, Turner, letter, 13.
Southern Literary Messenger, excerpt, 382, 624;
cited, 358.
Southern Patriot, contributor, 399; articles,
401.
Southern Quarterly Review, referred to, 401.
Southern Review, published, 405.
Southwest Territory, legislation on, 48; gover¬
nors, 117-118; and Blount, 141; Indian af¬
fairs, 143; commission from, 355.
Spalding, Thomas, Life oj Oglethorpe, notes
from, 143.
Spanish settlements, 26; plans of, 50, 76;
Indian relations, 19, 56-57, 218; relations
with colonists, 147; hostilities, 24-25, 143,
204; treaty with, 141; death of king, 44;
commission, 33.
Spann, Charles, data on, 425.
Spann, Ransom, referred to, 415; letters, 425,
433.
Sparks, Ensign - , no information on, 350.
Sparks, Jared, visit expected, 113; comments
by, 115; works of, 116.
Sparta (Tenn.), resident, 136.
Spartanburg (S.C.), in Revolution, 296; news¬
paper clipping, 390; residents, 412-414, 420,
426, 430, 438, 444, 451, 457-458, 461-463]
465, 467-468, 483, 491, 495, 514, 517, 524,
555; courthouse, 460; road to, 460.
Spartanburg County (S.C.), residents, 460,
465.
Spartanburg District (S.C.), residents, 242,
271-272, 300, 346, 382, 547; revolutionary
information on, 459; iron works in, 527.
Speaker, Chickasaw chief, 240.
“Spectator,” pseudonym, 404.
Spelts, John, pension statement, 310, 632;
testimony, 347.
Spencer, John C., attestation, 335.
Spencer, Col. Oliver, letter to, 200.
Spencer, Samuel, letter, 202.
Spencer, Thomas Sharp, query on, 106; char¬
acterized, 109; information on, 112.
Spirit Creek (Ga.), skirmish at, 311.
Spotswood, Col. Alexander, expedition, 364;
genealogical data, 366; manuscripts, 362.
Spotswood, Ann Catherine, heroine of novel,
364.
Spotswood family, genealogy, 362.
Sprague, W. B., letter, 403.
Spring Creek (N.C.), fort on, 165.
Spring Eminence, Red River (Tenn.), resi¬
dent, 45.
Spring Place (Ga.), resident, 442, 446.
Springfield (O.), resident, 484.
Springhill Furnace (Pa.), resident, 363.
Springs, Capt. John, buys land, 479.
Springston, - - , delivers letter, 23.
Spruce Pine (N.C.), resident, 490.
“Spy,” pseudonym, 404.
Stafford, John, commissary, 169.
Staines, Joel, recovery, 72.
Staley, Mrs. Martha (Esley), address, 535; in¬
formation from, 539, 547.
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Staley family, data on, 539.
Stanford (Ky.), resident, 580.
Stanley’s Creek (N.C.), resident, 553.
Staples (Stegall) family, murdered, 68.
Starke (Stark), Gen. John, query on, 431;
data, 284. 628; death, 410. 430.
Starke, Robert, testimony, 388.
Starke family, relationship, 431.
Starling, Capt. William, in cavalry, 303.
Starritt, James, attestations, 285, 3 io.
Statesburg (S.C.). residents, 407-410, 414-
415; history, 417.
Statesville (Statesburg, N.C.), residents, 399-
401, 542.
Station Camp (Tenn.), resident, 45.
Staunton (Va.), residents, 153, 199; route
via, 1; visited, 156.
Steele. Col. John, Indian commissioner, 44,
219; letters, 219, 221; secretary, 221;
sketch, 350.
Steele, Joseph, toasted, 315.
Steen. Col. James, in Revolution, 269.
Stegall. See Staples.
Stein, Capt. James, in Revolution, 289.
Stephen, Col. Adam, letters, 153, 196.
Stephens, A., on committee. 148.
Stephens, Gen. Edward. See Stevens.
Stephens, George William, receipt for, 193.
Stephens, Col. Jacob, on campaign, 294, 329.
Stephens (Stevens), Capt. Jehu, militia officer,
9, 162, 290; provision return, 163.
Stephenson, Col. John, family of, 120.
Stephenson, Dr. M. F., letter. 426.
Stevens (Stephens), Gen. Edward, destroys
Cherokee towns, 301; at Guilford, 186, 291,
634.
Stevens, Capt. Jehu. See Stephens.
Stevens, Prof. John, visited, 120.
Stevenson, Volney S., amanuensis, 110.
Stevenson, Lieut. William, British officer, 171,
177; escapes, 183, 574; mentioned, 453;
data on, 560, 572, 576, 581, 596; memo¬
randa on, 618.
Stevenson family, data on, 139.
Stewart, Col. - , service under, 300.
Stewart, Col. Alexander. See Stuart.
Stewart, Hon. Andrew, letter to, 363; letter,
363.
Stewart, Jo, private, 454.
Stewart, W., in Tennessee, 217.
Stinson, Daniel G., letters, 441, 446-448;
article, 445; reference to, 402; sketch, 404.
Stinson, Capt. James, in Indian expedition,
278.
Stinson, William, in battle, 404.
Stirk, Col. Samuel, service under, 300.
Stockton, James W., letters, 399-401.
Stockton, Mrs. Jennie McDowell, letters, 459,
481, 485.
Stockton, Nathaniel, gives information, 68.
Stockton, Thomas, residence, 68.
Stockton’s Valley (Stogdon’s), murder at, 68,
70.
Stokeley, Lieut. Thomas, in Revolution, 307.
Stokes, Abraham, affidavit, 319.
Stokes, Hugh M., referred to, 89, 324; letters,
334, 336, 340; data on, 570; death, 577;
sketch, 442.
Stokes, Montford, sketch, 632.
Stokes County (N.C.), residents, 302, 304,
318-319, 558, 570; death in, 573; senator,
596; cave in, 520.
Stone, - , orders to, 75.
Stone, Mourning, marriage, 438.
Stone, William, letter, 75.
Stonecypher, John, attestation, 285, 310.
Stone’s River (Tenn.), land on, 68; settle¬
ment, 127.
Stoney Point (Tenn.), resident, 574.
Stono (S.C.), battle of, 273, 275, 279, 284,
300, 387, 427, 624, 632; campaign, 311.
Stono Ferry (N.C.), in Revolution, 262, 268,
311.
Stono River, in South Carolina, 170.
Stony Creek (Va.), Fincastle County, resi¬
dent, 5.
Story family, mentioned, 592.
Strait, Christopher, toasted, 315. _
Strange, Judge Robert, letter, 423; novel, 420,
422-423, 425.
Strasburg (Va.), resident, 159.
Straup, Adam, substitute for, 282.
Stribling, J. W., referred to, 426.
Stringer, Reuben, hunts with Cleveland, 336,
340, 343.
Strong, David T., surveyor, 74.
Strother, - , land seeker, 51.
Strother, John, letter, 205.
Strother family, sketch promised, 369.
Stryker, W. S., New Jersey in the Revolution,
596.
Stuart, Ensign - , defender, 143.
Stuart (Stewart), Gen. Alexander, British
officer, 391.
Stuart, Andrew, letter, 193.
Stuart, Judge Archibald, letter, 66; letter to,
199; commissioner, 87; files, 456.
Stuart, Henry, papers, 124.
Stuart, J. R., diagram, 503.
Stuart, James, letter to, 225.
Stuart, John, commissary, 15.
Stuart (Stewart), Col. John, letters found, 98;
in battle, 82, 124; orders for, 158.
Stuart family, notes on, 143.
Stucker, Jacob, mentioned, 100.
Stump, - , murdered, 68.
Sugar Hill (N.C.), residents, 478, 494.
Sullivan, John, pension statement, 311.
Sullivan, Joseph, mentioned, 481.
Sullivan (Ky.), resident, 243.
Sullivan County (N.C. and Tenn.), residents,
42, 77, 192, 234, 247-248, 265, 348-349;
election at, 47; militia, 38, 60, 174, 184,
246; lawlessness in, 194, 197; negroes in,
216; in Revolution, 48, 270; records burned,
532; Historical Society, 138, 552.
Sullivan County Courthouse, meeting at, 14;
Campbell at, 14.
Sullivan Island, in Charleston harbor, 170;
battle at, 272, 284.
Sumner, Adam, mentioned, 407.
Sumner, Col. John, mentioned, 407; infor¬
mation on, 408.
Sumner County (Tenn.), meeting held, 34;
defense, 35; residents, 36, 44-45, 54, 62, 90,
135, 266, 293; magistrates, 134.
Sumter, Sebastian, referred to, 397, 414; let¬
ter, 407.
Sumter, Gen. Thomas, letters, 1, 102, 199,
261; account of, 98; conjectures on, 103;
biography, 120, 431, 446-447, 455; related
to Coffee, 138; at Rocky Mount, 170-171,
593, 607; at Fish Dam Ford, 178; news
from, 179; brigade, 188, 238; criticism of,
231; in Revolution, 173, 262-263, 266, 271-
272, 274-275, 277, 280-281, 283, 286, 290,
310, 366, 381, 385, 408, 413, 415, 614;
appoints captain, 267, 289; mentioned, 270,
379, 392, 429; at battle of Blackstocks,
291, 351, 458; at Ramsour’s Mill, 295, 349;
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at Eutaw Springs, 305; and South Caro¬
lina troops, 305, 382, 391; at Clem’s
Branch, 445; wounded, 395, 539; sur¬
prised, 285, 348; queries on, 409, 414, 427,
437; no facts on, 409, 421, 425-426; data
promised, 403, 448; data on, 384-385, 397,
401-403, 405-406, 410-411, 418, 421, 423,
428, 430-431, 433, 435-436, 439, 445, 448;
sobriquet, 392, 423-424, 427-428; poem on,
404-405. 420; eulogy, 397-398, 419, 426,
428; son, 417; sketch, 425; papers des¬
troyed, 399.
Sumter Jr., Thomas, letter, 227; data on,
425.
Sumter, William, memoranda on, 618.
Sumter (S.C.), residents, 409, 411, 435, 437.
Sumter County (S.C.), residents, 408, 420,
423.
Sumter District (S.C.), resident, 417.
Sumter family, information on, 398, 407, 410;
genealogy, 399.
Surratt’s Creek, route via, 579, 582.
Surry County (N.C.), residents, 177, 317, 354,
418, 477, 489, 520, 525, 528, 530, 540,
544, 553; removal from, 510; buried in,
522; iron works in, 530; in Revolution, 622.
Suwanee Indians, queries on, 147.
Swain, Gov. David L., letters, 369, 371, 378,
558; letter to, 394-395; collected material,
403; statement, 521; law office, 633; manu¬
scripts, 591; criticized, 496.
Swain, Mrs. David L., sends documents, 452.
Swan, - , mentioned, 39.
Swan Ponds (N.C.), recruiting at, 316; resi¬
dents, 394-395.
Swann, John, toasted, 314.
Swannanoa (N.C.), resident, 580.
Swanson, Edward, queries on, 128; on Illi¬
nois trip, 134.
Swartz, Peter, witness, 153.
Swearingen, Benoni, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Swearingen, Thomas, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Swinks family, attack Loyalists, 492.
Swinton, Sarah, mentioned, 144.
Sycamore Shoals, Indians repulsed at, 308;
troops at, 466, 512; location, 474.
Symmes, Mrs. - - , marriage, 374.
Symmes, Lieut. John, letter to, 233, 239.
Symmes, Judge John Cleves, memoir, 115;
papers, 117; queries on, 292.
Symmes, Peyton S., letter to, 292.
Taggart, Lieut. James, at Camden, 302.
Talbot, Matthew, owns mill, 471, 474; loca¬
tion, 478, 481.
Taliaferro, H. E., sketch, 440-442; letter,
441; sketch by, 632.
Taliaferro, Richard, death, 440; in Cleve¬
land’s regiment, 441.
Taliferro family, data on, 369.
Talladega (Ala.), residents, 523-524, 528;
battle of, 99, 109.
Tamosse. See Tomasse.
Tannehill, Wilkins, mentioned, 114; residence,
129; Early Times in Tennessee, 308, 342,
504; See also Col. Isaac Shelby.
Tap, Roger, and horse thieves, 375.
Tappan See (N.Y.), headquarters, 176.
Tarborough (N.C.), resident, 36.
Tarleton, Col. Banastre, light horse, 348;
saddle, 537; defeated, 407; retreated, 381,
395, 634; warning of, 415; at Camden, 170;
at Cowpens, 223, 297, 387, 466, 609; at
Blackstocks, 355, 458; pursues Americans,
171, 173, 177, 263, 503; inquiries of, 179;
censured, 540; narrative, 378; sketch. 616.
Tassell, Cherokee chief, speeches, 16-17; pres¬
ents for, 20; gives information, 31, 38;
peace talks with, 316.
Tate, - , Loyalist, 347, 622.
Tate, — - — , salt-maker, 158.
Tate, Capt. - , service under, 280; on Cher¬
okee expedition, 285.
Tate, Charles, militia officer, 610.
Tate, Maj. George, information on, 406, 408.
Tate, Mitchell, letter, 230.
Tate, Col. Samuel McDowell, letters, 470, 475,
486, 492-493, 496, 499; manuscript sketch
by, 476; map, 470, 493, 496; referred to,
465, 468, 522; questionnaire for, 479.
Tate’s Ferry, location, 471; route via, 579.
Tate’s place, troops at, 476; data asked on,
479.
Tatham (Tatum), Col. William, data on, 145,
358; death, 359, 366.
Tatum, Absalom, letter, 42; dispatches for,
62; a land jobber, 90; lays military boun¬
dary, 111; bounty for, 206; inquiries for,
86; data on, 118, 321, 355.
Tatum, Col. William. See Tatham.
Taude, Monsieur - , in Revolution, 391.
Taylor, Chancellor, establishes boundary, 87.
Taylor, Col. Christopher, news from, 177;
testimonial, 249; services, 543; referred to,
622.
Taylor, Creed, letters, 66, 69; commission to,
69; commissioner, 87.
Taylor, Eleanor, married, 572.
Taylor, George, in southwest Virginia, 87.
Taylor, George (of Nova Scotia), letters, 571,
576, 581.
Taylor, Capt. George, Loyalist, 550, 571-572,
574, 618; wrote letter to Gazette, 582.
Taylor, Maj. Henry, letter, 164; referred to,
474.
Taylor, Dr. Isaac, attestation, 312.
Taylor, John, Kentucky pioneer, 239.
Taylor, Capt. John, British officer, 171; es¬
capes, 177, 183; mentioned, 453; data on,
560, 576-577, 596, 618.
Taylor, Col. John, presents to Indians, 20.
Taylor, Joseph, appointment, 51.
Taylor, Maj. Leroy, at Ishe’s Station, 354.
Taylor, Hon. N. G., mentioned, 512.
Taylor, Gen. Nathaniel, as captain, 82; notes
on, 82, 322; election contested, 225.
Taylor, Rev. Nathaniel, referred to, 474.
Taylor, Gen. Richard, Destruction and Re¬
construction, 457.
Taylor, Col. Thomas, sent for information,
395; references, 406, 616.
Taylor, Maj. William, papers, 621.
Taylor, Gen. Zachary, in Mexican War, 357.
Taylor family, at King’s Mountain, 533; data
on, 543.
Tazewell, - - ■, letter to, 63.
Tazewell County (Va.), resident, 342.
Teal, Nathaniel, killed, 100.
Tedford brothers, killed, 454.
Tefft, J. K. (G. K.), letter, 134; sends docu¬
ments, 228.
Telfair, Gov. Edward, letter, 34; mentioned,
135; signs document, 201; confers title,
388.
Tellico, Cherokee town, visited, 64, 71, 218,
221; captured, 312.
Tennessee, boundary, 69, 87, 546, 615; con¬
stitution, 217; legislature, 35, 69; surveys.
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in, 73; institutions, 64, 74-75; Indians of,
224, 242; officials, 50, 69, 71, 143; ap¬
pointments for, 53; lands, 65, 72, 206;
visited, 70-71, 73-74, 88, 97-98, 128, 137,
359; pioneers, 76, 114, 128, 142, 146, 316,
325; Indian troubles, 56, 75, 210-212, 221.
328; growth, 219; offers reward for bandits,
222; troops, 61, 74, 471, 490, 512, 523;
removal to, 313, 329, 379, 468, 478, 494,
605; history, 58, 132, 136, 143-145, 244,
320, 374, 604; proposed history, 121, 123-
124, 127; sketches, 378; historical works in,
81, 460; newspapers, 473; queries on, 147-
148; governors’ correspondence, 506; resi¬
dents, 83, 293, 322, 329, 510-511, 620.
Tennessee Historical Society, papers given to,
126, 136; resolution of, 460; commends
Draper, 503, 541; sends delegate, 592; re¬
print from Papers, 614.
Tennessee River, garrison on, 12; boundary,
21, 32; lands on, 24-25, 27, 34, 192-195,
219, 241; emigration to, 27-28, 51; and In¬
dians, 30, 46, 210, 240, 316, 324; resident,
39; hunting on, 56; queries on, 147; navi¬
gation of, 201.
Tennessee Society for the Diffusion of Knowl¬
edge, circular, 147.
“Tennessee State Capitol,” poem, 146.
Ternay, Charles L., French officer, 176.
Terrill, Capt. James, in Revolution, 289.
Terry, Jesse, appointment, 53.
Teuchtotee, Cherokee town, destroyed, 104._
Texas, governor, 144; removal to, 339; resi¬
dents, 426, 510, 516.
Thames River, battle of, 259.
Thaxton, Gen. James, service under, 2 79.
Thicketty (S.C.), residents, 465, 524.
Thicketty Fort (S.C.), battle at, 270, 287;
captured, 272 ; location, 461.
Thisk, Mrs. John, killed. 38.
Thom, Michael, court martialed, 165.
Thomas, a negro, hanged, 326.
Thomas, Capt. - , messenger, 56.
Thomas, Mrs. - , questionnaire for, 433.
Thomas, Mrs. Elizabeth, interviewed, 100.
Thomas, Isaac, missing, 157; gives warning,
308, 328.
Thomas, Mrs. Jane, warns Whigs, 593.
Thomas, Capt. John, in Snow campaign, 273.
Thomas, Col. John, in Revolution, 272-275,
289, 310, 395, 593; association with, 384;
data on, 461.
Thomas, Joshua, witness, 38; mentioned, 115;
wounded, 145; death, 62, 137.
Thomas, M. P., letter, 586.
Thomas, Moses, obituary, 142.
Thomas, Philip, promise to, 5.
Thomas, Thrower, agreement with, 612.
Thompson, Dr. - , at meeting, 99.
Thompson, Elijah, in War of 1812, 557.
Thompson, Capt. James, militia officer, 158,
267, 611, 629; furnished supplies, 3; letters,
8, 214; at Long Island battle, 84. 88, 308,
327-328, 331, 380; residence, 70; query
on, 85.
Thompson, Capt. John, data on, 289.
Thompson, Robert, military service, 111.
Thompson, Robert A., letter, 431; mentioned,
434.
Thompson, Rev. S. F., relative, 513.
Thompson, Samuel, home, 174.
Thompson, Sbadrach F., letter, 557.
Thompson, Waddy, letter, 105.
Thompson (Thomson), Col. William (S.C.),
in Revolution, 273, 297; notes on, 418, 628.
Thompson, Gen. William (Pa.)_, letter, 159.
Thompson family, information on, 463.
Thompson place, location, 461, 467, 475;
graveyard at, 473; incident at, 481.
Thomson, - . plantation of, 170.
Thomson, Charles, secretary of Congress, 28.
31, 39-42, 175.
Thomson, Peter G., letters, 449-451, 587-592,
595, 597-599; publisher, 451, 503, 576,
582-586, 588, 593, 598, 600; factory burns,
598; sells business, 598-599.
Thomson, Col. William. See Thompson.
Thomson’s battle, mentioned, 629.
Thornberry, - , deposition, 55; accuses In¬
dian, 55.
Thornhill, Mrs. Mary G., statements of, 459;
letters, 481, 505.
Thornton, John, executor, 374.
Thornton, Mildred, daughter, 374.
Thorpe, Judge - , mentioned, 370.
Thruston, - , gives information, 66.
Thruston, B.. letter, 67.
Thurlston, Col. • — - — , killed, 188.
Thurmond, Maj. Meredith, mentioned, 89.
Thurston, Mrs. D. Robert, referred to, 514;
letter, 526.
Thwaites, Reuben G., letter to, 605.
Tiger River (S.C.), See Tyger River.
Tilden’s Ridge, mentioned, 466.
Tillett’s Station, troops at, 300.
Tinnin, Col. Hugh, in Revolution, 273; at
Charleston siege, 293.
Tinsley, Golding, attestation, 297; data on,
466, 472.
Tinsley, James, pension statements, 271, 300;
petition for pension, 339.
Tipton, Abraham B., son of John, 77-78.
Tipton, Isaac, parentage, 78.
Tipton, Capt. Jacob, note on, 78; killed at St.
Clair’s defeat, 54, 312.
Tipton, Gen. Jacob, parentage, 78.
Tipton, James, mentioned, 97.
Tipton, Col. John, queries on, 85-86, 317;
mentioned, 56, 139; father, 334; identity,
320; services, 182, 316, 329; in legisla¬
ture, 141, 312; in Franklin affair, 54, 78,
94, 130, 144, 194, 197-198, 200; letters,
197, 225; letter to, 194; sketch, 312; de¬
scendants, 76-78.
Tipton, Gen. John, parentage, 77; descendants,
78.
Tipton, Sen. John (Washington, D. C.), letter
to, 76: letter, 312.
Tipton, Col. Jonathan, letters, 78, 85.
Tipton, Maj. Jonathan, relationship, 78; on
pension roll, 96; queries on, 89, 97; in
Revolution, 276; with Sevier, 466; char¬
acterized, 354.
Tipton, Mary Butler, information on, 78.
Tipton, Spear S., letters, 77.
Tipton, William, parentage, 78; visited, 85;
death, 452; information promised, 454.
Tipton family, information on, 77-78, 85; no
information on, 350.
Tipton County (Tenn.), resident, 78.
Titsworth, Col. - , children captured, 215.
Toashoway, Chickasaw chief, 25.
Tobocoh, Choctaw chief, 33.
Toboholoby, Chickasaw chief, 25.
Toby, Martin’s servant, 107; at King’s Moun¬
tain, 86; escape, 88; consulted, 87, 90;
death, 123, 135.
Toccoa Creek (Ga.), residents, 559-560.
Todd, - , not on Nickajack campaign, 147.
Todd, Capt. - , no knowledge of, 122.
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Todd, Col. Charles, secretary, 242.
Todd, Judge David, reference to, 93; con¬
sulted, 631.
Todd, James, data on, 133-134.
Todd, Col. John, in Kentucky, 10; at Blue
Licks, 293; letters, 98.
Todd, John Buchanan, letter, 133.
Todd, Gen. Levi, reference to, 93.
Todd, Col. Robert, information on, 93.
Todd family, data acquired, 100.
Todd County (Ky.), residents, 243.
Toles, Capt. - , letter to, 187; in Revolu¬
tion, 268.
Tom, Mrs. James, record. 526.
Tomasse, resident, 231; farm at, 240.
Tom’s Creek (N.C.), iron works on, 520:
burial on, 522; resident, 525.
Toney, Berry, related to Callaway, 352.
Toon, J. J., letter, 599.
Tories. See Loyalists.
Torrance, Mrs. Samuel, statement, 596.
Toulmin, Rev. - , introduced, 212.
Toulmin, H., letter, 243.
Town Fork (N.C.), letter to, 160.
Trabue, Daniel, article by, 98.
Tracy, Col. - - , mentioned, 614.
Transylvania, revolt against, 5; surveyor for,
159; memorial, 329.
Transylvania Presbytery, petition, 211.
Trap Hill (N.C.), resident, 552.
Traveler’s Rest (Ky.), Shelby at, 191.
Trenor, T., receipt, 12; letter, 13-14; aid
sought, 10.
Trenton (N.J.), battle, 259.
Trigg, Col. Daniel, letter to, 227; comments
on, 350.
Trigg, Mary A., letter, 531.
Trigg, Col. Stephen, letters found, 98; com¬
missary, 160; at Blue Licks, 293.
Trimble, - , killed, 337.
Trimble, Capt. — — , guards frontier, 612.
Trimble, James, captured by Indians, 337.
Trimble, Katherine, captured by Indians, 337.
Triskou Palapo, Chickasaw Indian, 19.
Tri-Weekly Courier, clipping, 367.
Trousdale, Alexander, appointment, 53.
Tryon, Gov. William, commission, 154.
Tryon (N.C.), resident, 287.
Tryon County (N.C.), formed, 605; division,
604; removed from, 606; removal to, 281;
in Revolution, 295; militia, 159, 164, 168,
279; residents, 558, 625.
Tryon Declaration, date, 428.
Tryon Mountain (N.C.), resident, 580.
Tuckasegee River, skirmish on, 170, 593, 608;
ford, 406.
Tucker, Col. - , service under, 302.
Tucker, Gov. T. M., mentioned, 88.
Tuckermann, H. J., seeks position, 237.
Tugaloo (Ga.), residents, 32, 45, 59, 81, 102,
325; removal to, 332; Cherokee village at¬
tacked, 345; troops from, 559.
Tugaloo River, residents on, 416, 430, 432,
554, 568.
Tully, John, killed, 67.
Tunbridge, Thomas, strategy of, 99.
Tuncliff Cottage (N.J.), resident, 445.
Tunstall, William, messenger, 121.
Turkey Cove (N.C.), location, 490, 494; resi¬
dents, 502, 516, 527.
Turkey Cove Creek, location, 469.
Turkey Creek, in Virginia, 152; and Cathey
Mill, 494.
Turman, Edmund, provision return, 166.
Turnbull, - , messenger, 50.
Turnbull, Col. George, British officer, 169,
171, 173; attacked, 277.
Turner, Capt. - , in Revolution, 270.
Turner, Maj. - , at Eutaw Springs, 410.
Turner, J. F., letter, 465.
Turner, Jacob, mentioned, 537.
Turnipseed, Dr. E. B., referred to, 410; let¬
ter, 412.
Turpin, Jesse, killed, 133.
Tuscarora Indians, treaty, 29.
Tusculum (Tenn.), residents, 486, 490-491,
500.
Tushatokoa. See the Mountain Leader.
Tusquitee (N.C.), resident, 427.
Tutt, Maj. Benjamin, grants discharge, 291;
services, 292, 301, 622.
Twelve Mile Creek, Loyalist on, 434.
Twichell, A. H., letters, 467, 473, 481.
Twiggs, Col. John, mentioned, 272; in Revolu¬
tion, 283, 351: commands, 385, 395; asso¬
ciated with, 458.
Twitty, Charlotte, marriage, 494.
Twitty, Samuel, slave of, 549.
Twitty, Susan, bravery, 472, 474, 480, 483,
494, 498.
Twitty, Dr. T. B., letters, 484-485, 493.
Twitty, Mrs. T. B., drawing by, 632.
Twitty Sr., William, data on, 501.
Twitty, Capt. William, mentioned, 474; in
Revolution, 279, 480, 484, 493, 517, 617;
death, 484; descendants, 485.
Twitty, William L., letters, 498, 500-501, 512,
516, 521, 526, 529, 531, 534, 537, 543, 545.
548, 556, 562-564, 567-569, 571, 575, 577-
580, 583; postals, 498, 500, 502, 508; map,
512; questionnaire, 514; letter for, 564, 567,
580.
Twitty’s Ford, location, 482, 485, 500; death
at, 484, 489; troops at, 472, 485, 498.
Two Sisters’ Ferry, in Georgia, 169.
Tye, John, wounded, 38.
Tyger (Tiger) River (S.C.), battle on, 395,
627; ford over, 539; capture on, 555.
Tyrel family, query on, 606.
Underwood, Washington, survey for, 73.
Underwood, William, survey for, 73.
Union (S.C.), reference to, 533; resident, 539.
Union County (S.C.), mentioned, 473.
Union District (S. C.), residents, 275, 504,
629.
Unionists, during Civil War, 404-405.
United States Congress, members, 62, 141, 383,
388, 397, 447, 475, 523, 533-534, 542;
candidate for, 233 ; claims presented to, 435;
petitioned, 261; inaction, 144; resolutions,
256, 635; legislation, 48, 51, 63-64; expels
Blount, 218-219; Senate thanks, 224; cri¬
ticized, 58, 405; commended, 450.
University of Virginia, Preston speaks at,
456; letter from, 554.
Upper Fort. See Old Fort.
Ustick, John G., letter, 230.
Valentine, Edward V., letter, 560.
Valley Forge (Pa.), winter at, 259; service at,
285.
Van Bibber, - , militia officer, 159.
Van Dyke, Judge — — ■, of Tennessee, 509.
Van Rensselaer, Gen. Stephen, mentioned, 380.
Vance, Dr. - , treatment, 72.
Vance, Charles N., letter, 449.
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Vance, Col. David, query on, 424, 489; ref¬
erences, 495; data on, 424, 486-487, 519,
522, 546, 602, 625; descendants, 486; nar¬
rative, 222-223, 602.
Vance, Maj. J. E., information, 470.
Vance, Dr. James H’., statement, 491.
Vance, John, appointment, 50.
Vance, R. B., killed in duel, 492.
Vance, Robert B., letter for, 551; endorse¬
ment, 552; data promised, 625.
Vance, Capt. Samuel, service under, 280.
Vance, Thomas D., letters, 482, 519; question¬
naire for. 486, 522.
Vance, Z. B., letters, 425, 448-449, 546; data
on, 486; referred to, 418, 522.
Vanderhorst, Col. - , mentioned, 33.
Vann, John, leads Indians, 99; order, 166.
Vanness, Col. - - , letter, 227.
Vannoy, John, witness, 548.
Vardeman, Jeremiah, data secured, 101.
Varello Farm (S.C.), resident, 383.
Vause, Louisa, captive, 345.
Venable, Francis Preston, mentioned, 591.
Vermont, and Jay Treaty, 64.
Verner, E. P., referred to, 451; letter, 567.
Versailles (Ky.), residents, 484, 492, 503,
524, 593.
Vickers, John, guards prisoners, 543.
Vickery, Marmaduke, attestation, 310.
Vickes, Elijah, pension statement, 632.
Vincennes (Ind.), merchandise seized, 37; at¬
tack on route to, 199; settler at, 239; cap¬
ture of, 601.
Vincent, George, justice of peace, 42 ; par¬
entage, 93.
Vincent, Capt. Thomas, pay roll, 42 ; letter
to, 47; services, 87, 93, 348; mentioned,
115; wounded, 329, 338; death, 95.
Virginia, map, 147; boundary, 8, 21, 66, 84,
87, 207, 350, 562; Indian relations, 19, 64,
308, 372, 389; Indian agent, 11, 24;
medals, 33, 35; commissioners, 15, 21, 25,
45, 66-67, 69, 86-87, 355; legislature, 66,
377; council, 62, 151-152, 173, 198-199;
laws, 193, 626; seal, 22; governor, 30, 41,
79, 85, 191, 195, 216, 506; Committee of
Safety, 5, 340, 440; troops, 11-12, 40, 60-
61, 256, 356, 391, 490, 523; in Revolution,
159, 176, 187, 285, 290-291, 367, 608-614,
624, 634; lead mines, S33; religious con¬
ditions, 207; votes sword, 178-179, 228, 230,
329, 625; memorials, 330, 346; archives,
101; visited, 88, 98; immigration to, 146;
emigration from, 293, 316; residents, 276,
279, 284, 288-289, 299, 306-307, 310, 325,
336, 346, 359, 381, 408, 413, 415-416, 421,
423, 425, 429-430, 435, 438, 440, 452, 457,
459, 462, 468, 486, 501, 509, 603, 630, 632;
histories, 323, 355, 610-611.
Virginia Argus, article from, 225-226.
Virginia Gazette, articles in, 88, 315.
Virginia Historical Society, secretary, 551.
Virginia Independent Chronicle, article from,
198.
Virginia Journal, extract from, 199.
Waddell, Charles, militia officer, 213.
Waddell, Gen. Hugh, powder destroyed, 383.
Waddle, Mrs. , - , land claim, 65.
Wafford’s settlement, on Georgia frontier, 71.
Wahab (S.C.), Tory defeat at, 274.
Wake, Col. John F., referred to, 401, 445.
Wakefield, Henry, pensioner, 106.
Walden, A. F., letter, 131.
Walden (Wallen), Elisha, migration, 131; dis¬
coveries. 81; data on, 364-365.
Walden (Wallen), Thomas, data on, 364-365.
Walden (Wallen) family, mentioned, 379.
Waldo, Hon. L. P., letter to, 381.
Waldrop, James, appointed, 51.
Wales, estate in, 396; ancestors from, 462,
551.
Walhalla (S.C.), residents, 426, 431-432, 434.
Walker, - , supplies provisions, 211.
Walker, Alexander, appointed, 51.
Walker, Gen. Felix, data on, 504, 515, 517,
529; memoir, 511, 515, 521; death, 130.
Walker, Capt. George, in Revolution, 201,
301; appointment, 51.
Walker, Isaac, endorser, 194.
Walker, J. W., sheriff, 443.
Walker, Joel, heirs of, 239.
Walker, Col. John, camp at home, 174; resi¬
dence, 288, 453, 563; location of, 534;
forms association, 537; data on, 508, 512,
514; toasted, 315.
Walker, Lieut. John, services, 419.
Walker, Minnie Lee, presents sword, 630.
Walker, N. F., letters, 460, 465, 473.
Walker, Lieut. Robert, in Revolution, 263.
Walker, Capt. Samuel, in Revolution, 270.
Walker, Dr. Thomas, explorer, 1, 128, 333,
361; surveys boundaries, 69, 356-357, 562;
letters, 22, 102; letter to, 3; data on, 56,
84, 111, 118; marriage, 374; papers, 349;
executor, 374.
Walker, W. A., letter, 410.
Walker, William Watson, account of, 515.
Walker family, of Albemarle, 364.
Walkup, Col. S., referred to, 410.
Wall, Burrel, agreement with, 612.
Wallace, A. D. K., letters, 472, 482.
Wallace, A. L., letter, 384.
Wallace, Capt. James, toasted, 314.
Wallace, James A., letters, 403-404, 406, 411-
412; History of Williamsburg Church, cited,
' 403.
Wallace, Jedediah, reminiscences, 412, 632.
Wallace, John, toasted, 315.
Wallace, Thomas, toasted, 315.
Wallan, A. S., letter, 381.
Wallen. See Walden.
Wallens’ Trading Creek, location of, 362.
Waller, William J., letter, 101.
Walnut Cove (N.C.), residents, 479, 489, 502,
524, 570.
Walnut Grove (N.C. and Tenn.), residents, 73,
343, 345, 357.
Walters, - - , attempts rescue of Cleveland,
356.
Walton, George, commands troops, 214; In¬
dian commissioner, 219.
Walton, Maj. Jesse, wounded, 45; queries on,
89, 129, 414, 418; bond, 168; in Revolu¬
tion, 91, 268, 295, 466, 623; in Indian
Wars, 276; hunting expedition, 325, 336,
343-344; data on, 347, 319, 547.
Walton, Col. Thomas, referred to, 418.
Wanton, - , letter to, 180.
Wappetaw (S.C.), redoubts at, 244.
War of 1812, campaigns, 99, 135; reflections
on, 380; activities during, 397; partici¬
pants, 488, 491, 509, 635.
Ward, Betsy, marriage, 81.
Ward, Bryant, trader, 81.
Ward, David, militia officer, 158.
Ward, Capt. James, killed at Point Pleasant,
158, 389.
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Ward Jr., James, pioneer, 49, 358, 368.
Ward, Nancy, Indian woman, 81, 182, 328-
329, 379.
Ware, Capt. John, in Revolution, 608; data
on, 530.
Ware, T. C., letter, 451.
Warfield, Mrs. Eliza, reference to, 481, 584;
letters, 486, 490-491, 500; questionnaire,
488.
Waring, Capt. - , holds bond, 199.
Warlick, Philip, Loyalist, 537.
Warm Springs (Va.), resident, 221, 444.
Warminster (Va.), list from, 595.
Warmouth, Lieut. Matthew, reference to, 449.
Warner, Mary S., letter, 427.
Warren, Arthur, informant, 78.
Warren County (Ga.), resident, 226.
Warren County (Ky.), residents, 268, 614.
Warren County (O.), resident, 319.
Warren County (Tenn.), residents, 97, 309.
Warrick’s Station (Va.), militia at, 280.
Wartrace (Tenn.), residents, 435, 441, 489.
Washington, Ephraim, issues discharge, 181.
Washington, George, as president, 51, 117;
to improve rivers, 193; at Little Meadows,
330; in Revolution, 159, 176, 187, 367,
374, 378; relative, 374; service under, 429;
letters sought, 455; biography, 257.
Washington, James H. R., sketch of Ham¬
mond, 383; genealogy Hammond family,
383; miscellaneous articles, 633.
Washington, Leroy H., letter, 427.
Washington, Mrs. M. A., letters, 400-401, 409;
interviewed, 617.
Washington, Thomas, on committee, 148.
Washington, Col. William, in Revolution, 170,
264, 272, 274, 283, 291, 295, 299, 387, 391,
466, 609, 634; mentioned, 280, 289; im¬
portance of, 387.
Washington (D.C.), residents, 77, 79, 83, 113-
114, 233, 239, 256, 304-305, 312, 322-326,
334-336, 344, 358-359, 363, 370, 381, 397,
436, 462-464, 467, 469, 498-499, 504, 511-
512, 519, 533, 543, 546, 551, 555, 562, 579,
588-589, 594, 596; visited, 117, 119.
Washington College, chartered, 64.
Washington County (Ky.), resident, 112.
Washington County (N.C. and Tenn.), militia,
38, 205, 208, 212, 348; court, 59; officials.
53; lawlessness in, 194; residents, 193,
199, 214, 237, 249, 290, 322, 378.
Washington County (Tex.), resident, 339.
Washington County (Va.), goods at, 25; mili¬
tia, 10, 42, 171, 174, 196, 199, 335, 525;
residents, 13-14, 18, 22, 165, 167-168, 174,
182, 184, 186, 189-190, 197-198, 200-201,
234, 249, 251, 255-256, 306, 352, 379, 450,
534, 609, 629; court, 339; justice, 320;
boundary line, 18-19, 69, 354; order to
court, 19; news from, 25, 30; troops pass
through, 180; muster roll, 181; representa¬
tive, 185; slaves in, 191; troops at King’s
Mountain, 226, 230, 531; removal to, 258,
333; early officials, 355; records, 562.
Washington District (Tenn.), military com¬
mander, 36, 39, 87, 141; residents, 38, 43;
Indians imprisoned, 43.
Washington Monument, dedication, 385.
Washington (D.C.) National Intelligencer.
obituary in, 121; cited, 239, 244; reference
to, 316, 618; reprint, 367; articles in, 375,
459.
Washington Presbyterian Church, elder, 569.
Watauga County (N.C.), residents, 448, 549,
569, 573; map of, 577.
Watauga Ford, Russell at, 337.
Watauga Fort, attacked, 620.
Watauga River, lands on, 156, 242; settlement,
126, 132; migration to, 146, 501; govern¬
ment formed, 367; rendezvous at, 338, 607;
troops, 466, 512; route via, 491; Indians
killed on, 376.
Waters, Dr. - , deposition, 55.
Waters, Col. Philemon M., graveyard near
house, 472; death, 462.
Waties, Maj. John, letter, 396-397.
Watkins, George, mentioned, 453.
Watkins, John F., letters, 429. 434; memo¬
randa, 429; questionnaire, 435.
Watkins fort, skirmish at, 272.
Watson, Col. - , in Revolution, 272;
toasted, 315.
Watson, John, pension statement, 289.
Watson, Nathaniel, pension statement, 306.
Watson, Maj. Patrick, data on, 304, 514, 517,
537; appointed major, 530; grave, 512.
Watson, S., on committee, 148.
Watson, Mrs. Sallie (Sarah), questionnaire for,
429, 435; letter, 433.
Watson, Samuel, pension statement, 306.
Watson, Dr. Samuel, information from, 578.
Watson, William, in Revolution, 575, 578;
pension statement, 304; residence, 574;
describes battle, 512; grave, 512.
Watts, Capt. - •, at Fort Loudon, 81.
Watts, Col. James W., corroborates statement,
470.
Watts, John, Cherokee chief, 52, 81, 110-111;
father, 81; brother, 321; invited to Phila¬
delphia, 58; letter, 200; letter to, 219; per¬
mission to hunt, 206; attacks whites, 313,
329; data on, 133, 376, 379; killed, 454.
Watts, Samuel, justice of peace, 208; militia
officer, 213.
Watts, W. D., certificate, 380.
Waupenacky Indians. See Delawares.
Waxhaws Creek (S.C.), resident, 177-179.
Wayne, Gen. Anthony, campaign of, 59, 210;
letter, 212; associated with, 287.
Wayne County (Ky.), residents, 270, 296,
379.
Waynesville (N.C.), resident, 130.
Weakley, Col. Robert, appointment, 50; vis¬
ited, 90, 96; at meeting, 99; founder, 324;
data on, 102, 231; death, 103-104, 106,
108.
Weaver, John, pension statement, 289.
Webb, Capt. - , at King’s Mountain, 532,
552.
Webb, Elijah, referred to, 370.
Webb, John, claim surrendered to, 627.
Webb, Morris, pay due, 12.
Webb, Maj. T. S., memoranda, 474; letter to,
478, 483; letters, 482, 532.
Webb brothers, ancestor, 568.
Webster, Col. James, British officer, 634.
Weems, Rev. Mason L., obituary, 257; author,
418.
Weir, - , in Tennessee, 586.
Weir, Capt. John, order on, 185; data on,
282, 523, 531, 539, 548, 552, 558, 567, 586;
at King’s Mountain, 556-557.
Weir, Col. Samuel, mentioned, 128, 321; notes
on, 322, 621-622.
Weir, Mrs. Thomas, referred to, 596.
Weir family, genealogy of, 557-558.
Welchel, Dr. John. See Whelchel.
Weld, Hastings, information on, 321.
Wellborne, Capt. - , in Raft Swamp cam¬
paign, 285.
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Wellford (S.C.), residents, 426, 430, 438.
Wells, Maj. A. J., mentioned, 463; gives in¬
formation, 458.
Wells, A. N., letter, 494.
Wells, B. F., referred to, 481, 508.
Wells, Matthew, in fight, 73.
Wells, Nathan, owns note, 151.
Wells, Robert, receipt, 151.
Wells, Samuel, note for, 210.
Wells, Zachariah, shoots Callaway, 352.
Werner, John, in Revolution, 568. See also
Verner.
West, James, attestation, 310.
West Florida, Spanish in, 218.
West Indies, Russell sent to, 359.
West Nottingham Academy (Pa.), Finley at,
339.
West Point, letter from, 180; excursion to,
321.
West Virginia, Hammond in, 388.
Western Citizen, reprint, 257.
Western Fireside, subscriptions, 384.
Western Messenger, notes from, 621.
Westminister (S.C.), resident, 451.
Westmoreland (Pa.), resident, 166.
Westover manuscripts, reference to, 357.
Westport (Conn.), resident, 446.
Wetzel, Jacob, substitute for, 339.
Weymouth (N.S.), residents, 571, 576, 581.
Wharton family, in Revolution, 520, 529.
Wheat, Conrad, account, 151.
Wheeler, Col. John H., author, 124, 376, 553;
letters, 462-464, 467, 469; History of North
Carolina, cited, 123, 132, 420, 452, 462,
529, 531, 556; criticized, 464, 496, 514,
588, 602; Memoir of North Carolinians,
602; Memoir of Richard D. Spaight, 462.
Whelchel (Welchel, Whitsal), Dr. John, pen¬
sion statement, 289, 622; in battle, 504;
error corrected, 519.
Whiskey War, militia formed for, 61.
Whisnant’s Mill, on Ferguson’s route, 542.
White, Col. A. W., on Cherokee expedition,
311; references to, 616.
White, Aquilla, in Kentucky, 197.
White, Benjamin, affidavit, 253, 256.
White, Elizabeth, mentioned, 108.
White, George, Historical Collections of Geor¬
gia, cited, 144, 400.
White, Rev. George, communication to, 135.
White, Gen. Hugh L., letter, 76; mentioned,
122, 137.
White, Capt. Isaac, in Revolution, 283, 471;
data on, 525, 539, 563-564, 567, 570-572,
596; bravery, 576; death, 548.
White, Jacob, attestation, 308.
White, James (of III.), 564.
White, Gen. (Dr., Judge) James (of Tenn.),
delegate, 39, 62; Spanish relations, 43;
letters, 63, 207; letters to, 60, 208, 215; at
convention, 65; in North Carolina legisla¬
ture, 141; road commissioner, 226; inquiries
about, 317; data on, 85, 122, 329, 347;
speech, 316; sketch, 316.
White, Maj. James, in Revolution, 266.
White, James H., information from, 570; let¬
ter, 596.
White, Joel, bookseller, 432.
White, John, killed, 57; surveyor, 66; in Ken¬
tucky, 197.
White, Capt. Joseph, data on, 530, 539, 546,
556; services, 303, 550.
White, Landon C.. notes by, 322.
White, Philo, purchaser, 583.
White, Sprague, letters, 572, 576; information
from, 573.
White, Thomas, at King’s Mountain, 564, 576.
White, Capt. William, in Revolution, 293.
White, Zachariah, inquiries about, 128.
White County (Tenn.), petition from, 243;
residents, 265, 269, 293.
"White Home,” at Louisville, 600-601.
White Oak Springs (S.C.), British at, 476.
White Plains (S.C.), resident, 346.
White River (Ark.), robbery near, 69.
White Sulphur Springs (W.Va.), troops at,
389.
Whitefield, George, associate, 447.
Whitehead, W. A., letter, 568; references, 596.
Whitemarsh, Capt. Daniel, attacks Indians,
309.
Whitener, Capt. Henry, service under, 339.
White’s Station (Knoxville), rendezvous at,
337.
Whiteside settlement, on route, 523.
Whitfield. See Whitefield.
Whitley, Col. William, commander, 61, 145;
son interviewed, 100.
Whitsall, John. See John Whelchel.
Whitsell, Mrs. - , referred to, 405.
Whitson, G. W., letter, 520.
Whitson, J. McD., letter, 524.
Whitson, Jason C., referred to, 514; letters,
538, 546, 553, 557.
Whitson, Mrs. R. C., letter, 533.
Whitson, William R., writes letter, 625.
Whittaker, Maj. Willis, facts on, 417-418.
Whittaker’s Station (S.C.), residents, 475,
488, 494-495, 529.
Whitten, W., mentioned, 157.
Whittle, Fortescue, obituary, 142.
Whyte, Rev. A., wrote Indian history, 441.
Wickes, Stephen, Medical Men of New Jersey,
569, 596.
Widener, Henry, data on, 627.
W’idener, Michael, at Fort McIntosh, 341.
Wightman, William M., Life of Bishop Capers,
cited, 428.
Wilcoxen, John, inquiry about, 368; of Yad¬
kin Valley, 373.
Wilder, Joab, deserter, 211.
Wiley, - , toasted, 315.
Wiley, Francis, toasted, 315.
Wilfong, Maj. George, home of, 279; in Revo¬
lution, 538; sketch, 520-521.
Wilfong, John (son of George), at King’s
Mountain, 503; gun used, 530; data on,
521, 524, 531; daughter, 500.
W'ilfong Jr., John, descendants, 521.
Whfong, Maj. John, data on, 487, 491, 507,
527; sketch, 530-531.
Wilfong family, data on, 539.
Wilhite, Julius, surveyor, 66.
Wilkes, Joseph, mentioned, 631.
Wilkes County (N.C.), in Revolution, 175,
549, 570; residents, 268-269, 288, 301, 307,
312-313, 430, 440, 444, 451, 495, 518, 530,
534-535, 548, 550-551, 553, 557, 563, 565,
577, 581, 623, 632; map, 373; clerk, 550;
Moravians in, 564.
Wilkesboro (N.C.), residents, 324, 347, 372-
373, 443, 539, 547, 550, 552, 564, 576;
hangings at, 518.
Wilkins, Capt. John, in Revolution, 289.
Whlkins, William, certification, 344.
Wilkinson, Gen. James, fortifications, 221;
mentioned, 380; in duel, 393.
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Wilkinson, John, clerk of Georgia assembly,
192-193.
William, vessel loaded. 197.
William and Mary College, Russell educated
at, 359.
William County (Tenn.), resident, 274.
Williams, - , surveyor for, 73; information
on, 112.
Williams, Capt. - , Loyalist, 525, 539.
Williams, Col. - , wine for, 197.
Williams, Lieut. - , on scout, 212.
Williams, Maj. - , land for, 200.
Williams, Benjamin, survey for, 73.
Williams, Capt. Daniel, in Revolution, 102,
271; wounded, 341.
Williams, David, sheriff, 25.
Williams, George, appointment, 53.
Williams, J. Fletcher, letter, 591.
Williams, Col. James, in Snow campaign, 312;
Cherokee expedition, 262, 271, 277; at
Musgrove’s Mill, 390, 458, 461, 634; resi¬
dence, 466, 468; fort named for, 460; pur¬
sues Loyalists, 262, 266, 295; gathers troops,
269, 282, 301; letter, 384; route taken,
395; commands at King’s Mountain, 105,
171, 176, 183, 222, 255, 283, 294, 326, 480,
569, 608, 610, 623, 634; officers, 461, 496,
567, 578; killed, 391, 475, 503-504, 525;
buried, 581, 583; burial place, 488, 493, 497-
498, 501, 508, 582, 585-586; data on, 385,
390-391, 437, 439, 453, 477, 524; men¬
tioned, 113, 326; relatives, 83; descendants,
470, 510, 591; sketch, 346, 505.
Williams Jr., James, killed, 346.
Williams Jr., Col. James, not at King’s Moun¬
tain, 105.
Williams, Capt. Jefferson, in Cherokee attack,
284.
Williams, John, affidavit, 256.
Williams, Col. John (of Tenn.), residence, 83;
relative, 462; in Creek war, 236.
Williams, Col. John, of Transylvania, 159.
Williams, John D., letter, 346; deceased, 464.
Williams, John S., letter to, 337.
Williams, Col. Joseph (of N.C.), commissioner,
15; service with, 319; in Cherokee war,
160; mentioned, 83, 347, 467, 510; data on,
110, 347-348, 370; manuscripts about, 371.
Williams Jr., Joseph, killed by Loyalists, 346.
Williams, Joseph L., letter, 83.
Williams, Lewis, letter, 371.
Williams, Nathaniel, data on, 490.
Williams, Nicholas L., reference to, 346; let¬
ters, 347, 360-361, 370; letters to, 361, 369,
371.
Williams, Gen. Otho H., at Guilford Court
House, 280, 634; at Long Camps, 311; from
Maryland, 391.
Williams, Gen. S. W., reads letter, 510.
Williams, Sampson, services, 35; notes on,
94; referred to, 120; a founder of Tennessee,
324.
Williams, Capt. Samuel, at King’s Mountain,
226, 249, 295, 550, 581; mentioned, 525,
622; records, 551.
Williams, Sen. Thomas H., mentioned, 88; in¬
terviewed, 94; letters, 341, 344.
Williams, W. D., agent for book sales, 590.
Williams, William, account, 157; horse stolen,
158.
Williams, Col. Wright, informant, 145; men¬
tioned, 94, 102.
Williams Ford (S.C.), Loyalist attack at,
275.
Williams Fort, Loyalist headquarters, 458;
named, 460.
Williamsburg (Va.), in Cherokee campaign,
5-6, 8, 10, 13; Sevier at, 128; letter from,
160; council at, 173; provisions secured at,
227; in Revolution, 265, 333.
Williamson, Adam, toasted, 315.
Williamson, Gen. Andrew, on Cherokee ex¬
pedition, 262, 276, 280, 284, 292, 301, 307;
in Revolution, 264-265, 268, 272, 274, 277,
283, 289, 291, 311; attacks Loyalists, 395;
in Indian skirmish, 281, 298; on Florida
expedition, 297, 355; builds fort, 275; serv¬
ice under, 112, 271, 273, 312, 383, 624;
mentioned, 125, 284; obituary and me¬
morial, 195.
Williamson, George, toasted, 315.
Williamson, Hu, letter, 39.
Williamson, James, toasted, 315.
Williamson, John, toasted, 315.
Williamson, Samuel, toasted, 315.
Williamson, Rev. Samuel, referred to, 410.
Williamson, Capt. Thomas, at meeting, 99.
Williamston (S.C.), resident, 396.
Williman, - , payment, 33.
Willing, Capt. James, activity of, 13.
Willis, Gen. John, attacks Loyalists, 303.
Willisburg (Ky.), resident, 112.
Willoughby, Col. Matthew, affidavit, 251-252.
Willoughby, Lieut. William, testimonial, 249;
service under, 611.
Will’s Fort, officer at, 166.
Willtown, Indian village, 329.
Wilmington (N.C.), in Revolution, 303-304,
635; resident, 423.
Wilson, - , camp at home, 395.
Wilson, Capt. - , Loyalist killed, 183.
Wilson, Castleton, surveyor, 66.
Wilson, David, killed, 107; Tennessee official,
140; land grant, 206.
Wilson, Mrs. David, prisoner, 107.
Wilson, Col. George, reference to, 91, 93; in¬
formant, 96.
Wilson, Henry, in Ijattle, 96; visited, 97.
Wilson, Capt. Isaac, in Revolution, 265.
Wilson, James J., death, 370.
Wilson, Capt. John, militia officer, 3; killed
at Point Pleasant, 389.
Wilson, Joseph, wounded, 107.
Wilson, Munford, granted furlough, 185.
Wilson, Robert, pension statements, 291, 308.
Wilson, Capt. Robert, attestation, 615.
Wilson, Gen. Robert, referred to, 131.
Wilson County (Tenn.), residents, 260, 271,
379, 612.
Wilton, Harry, death, 576.
Wimbish, John Holston, letter, 11.
Winchester, George, appointment, 50; ridicul¬
ed, 54; journey, 91.
Winchester, George W., informant, 97; in leg¬
islature, 130; writes obituary, 135.
Winchester, Gen. James, attends meeting, 34,
37; attacks Indians, 52, 94; services, 329;
testimonial, 246; letter mentioned, 55; in¬
quiries about, 86, 92; data on, 90, 97.
Winchester, Mrs. James, visited, 93, 95-96;
inquiry about, 117; information on, 130;
mentioned, 133, 136.
Winchester family, data on, 110.
Winchester (Ky.), resident, 212.
Winchester (Va.), rendezvous, 63; resident,
153.
Winn, Gen. - , commissioner, 44. See also
Wynn.
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Winn, Col. John, in Revolution, 99, 270; data
on, 410.
Winn, Rev. John, message for, 592; notes on,
628.
Winn (Wynn), Col. Richard, Indian agent,
41; appoints captain, 2 73 ; gets information,
392; references, 616; notes on, 628.
Winnebago Indians, protection against, 236.
Winnsboro (S.C.), residents, 41, 410; in Revo¬
lution, 277.
Winston, Miss - , marriage, 509.
Winston, Anthony, slaves sold, 192.
Winston, Benjamin, lands, 584.
Winston, E. E., .letter, 554.
W'inston, Edmund, mentioned, 560.
Winston, George £>., reference to, 554.
Winston, Isaac, emigrates, 551; son, 551;
brother, 560.
Winston Jr., Isaac, postal, 551; letter, 561.
Winston, J. H., letters, 462-463, 467, 483,
496; letters to, 469.
W'inston, James, emigrates, 551; son, 564, 572.
W:inston, John, lands, 584.
Winston, Maj. Joseph, inquiries about, 86,
515; data on, 110, 268, 346-347, 361, 457,
466-467, 469, 488-489, 496, 507, 520-521,
618-619. 621; letters to, 160, 232, 594; at
King’s Mountain, 176, 329, 462, 479, 483.
542, 573, 610, 634; at treaty, 308; obituary,
239; mentioned, 303, 318-319; descendants.
459, 481. 585, 591; sword, 463, 561; sketch,
486, 491, 633; muster roll, 515; portrait,
500. 503, 576; ancestry, 551, 560, 564, 572;
affidavit, 558; services, 558, 575, 584, 597;
signature, 588.
Winston Jr., Joseph, data on, 459.
Winston, Peter, will, 560.
Winston, Samuel, son, 572.
Winston, William, emigrates, 551.
Winston, Dr. William, death, 554; appearance,
584.
Winston family, data on, 511, 515, 551, 560,
564, 585.
Winston (N.C.), residents, 536, 554, 558, 573.
Winston’s Meadows (Va.), skirmish at, 152.
Winter, Capt. John, data on, 139.
Wirt family, data on, 369.
Wisconsin, territorial legislator, 135; queries
on, 418; resources, 441.
Wisconsin Historical Society, publications de¬
sired, 135; book sent to, 136; Draper’s ap¬
pointment, 380; celebration, 423; praise for,
441; Draper manuscripts in, 139; copy of
discourse, 456.
Wise, Jacob, pension data, 624.
W’itcher, Capt. William, militia officer, 163.
W’itherspoon, Capt. David, mentioned, 352.
Witherspoon, John, educator, 56; incident of,
403; relatives, 413, 423.
Witherspoon, Col. John, certificate, 254.
Withrow, James (of Tenn.), pension state¬
ment, 309.
Withrow, Capt. James (of N.C.), services, 287,
517; in assembly, 519; incident of, 512;
mentioned, 537, 588; pension statements,
280, 299; testimonial, 221; residence, 563;
date of death, 589.
Wofford, Benjamin, Loyalist, 555.
Wofford, Rev. Benjamin, established college,
523.
Wofford, Charles P., letter, 555.
Wofford, Capt. Joseph, service under, 296, 555.
Wofford Jr., Joseph, grandson, 555.
W'offord, Polly, heroine, 548.
Wofford, Col. W. W., son-in-law, 476.
Wofford, Col. William, iron works, 276, 279;
landowner, 502; in Revolution, 276, 289;
data on, 513, 516, 522, 527, 547, 555, 618;
death, 548; sketch, 520; descendants, 523,
555.
Wofford, William Tatum, letter, 520.
Wofford College, founder, 523.
Wofford’s Fort (S.C.), commander of, 279;
location, 469, 499.
Wofford’s Iron Works. See Iron Works (S.C.).
Wolcott, Oliver, Indian commissioner, 29.
Wolf Creek (Va.), beeves from, 3.
Wolff, Lewis W., affidavit, 319, 558.
Womack, Maj. Jacob, inquiries about, 89.
Wood, Capt. Abraham, information on, 362.
Wood, Col. Isaac, in Revolution, 361.
Wood, Col. James, explorer, 361-362.
Wood, Gen. James, survey for, 73; letters, 66-
67, 202; in Revolution, 452, 454.
Wood, Jesse, obituary, 142.
Wood, Robert, surveyor, 66.
Wood, Capt. Samuel, in Revolution, 262, 304,
546; rescues Cleveland, 325.
Wood, Capt. Thomas, on Cherokee expedition,
278, 289.
Wood, William, gives information, 68.
Woodbury (Tenn.), resident, 78.
Woodfin, Anna M., has Ferguson’s china, 475;
letter, 502 ; questionnaire, 505.
Woodfin, Nicholas Washington, letter, 443;
death, 504; statement, 505; obituary, 633.
Woodfin papers, mentioned, 504.
Woodruff, Edward, publisher, 599.
Woodruff, Beard & Company, buy Thomson’s
business, 598-599.
Woods Gap, location, 366.
Woods River, information on, 363; location,
364.
Woodward, Burbage, killed, 410.
Woodward, Thomas, appointment, 51.
Woolford, J. H., letter, 406.
Woolford, Thomas, sketch, 406.
Workman, George, captured, 152.
Worley, Thomas, message for, 155.
Worsley, W. W., letter to, 7S; editor, 236.
Worth, John L., letters, 530, 532, 536.
Wright, Maj. James, British officer, wounded,
169-170.
Wright’s Bluff, British at, 177; traditions, 430.
Write, Shadrach, note, 183.
Wyandot Indians, proposed treaty with, 26.
Wylie, A. P., letter, 402, 437; article promis¬
ed, 447.
Wylie, William, information on, 402.
Wynn, Col. - , visited, 97. See also Winn.
Wynne, Gen. - , toasted, 314.
Wynne, Col. Alfred, reference to, 90.
Wythe County (Va.), resident, 364-365.
Xavier family, of France, 367.
Yadkin River, British attack at, 110, 291;
fort on, 502; valley of, 373.
Yancey, - (of Tenn.), visited, 49.
Yancey, Col. - - , in Revolution, 293.
Yancey family, relatives, 518.
Yandell, Dr. Lunsford P., visited, 96, 98, 112;
not heard from, 115, 121; informant, 116;
letter to, 117; letter, 118; interview plan¬
ned, 119.
Yates, Elizabeth Cleveland, death, 581.
Yates, Jesse, letters, 534, 548, 550, 557, 577,
581; residence, 558.
Yates, John, at King’s Mountain, 534; wit¬
ness, 548; pension statement, 307, 618.
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Yazoo Land Company, officer of, 47-48; grant,
201.
Yellow Creek (Ky.), residents, 231, 324.
Yellow fever, remedy for, 223; prevalent, 243.
Yellow Mountain (N.C.), route over, 466; lo¬
cation, 469-470, 478, 481, 493-494; troops
at, 476; data asked on, 479; description,
492.
Yockahoopoie, Choctaw chief, 33.
Yockanahoma, Choctaw chief, 33.
York County (Pa.), residents, 298, 304, 306.
York County (S.C.), residents, 315, 405, 407,
421, 438-439, 445, 473, 475, 488, 494-495,
529.
York District (S.C.), residents, 277, 288, 614,
627; celebration at, 315.
York River (Va.), in Revolution, 187.
Yorktown (Va.), surrender at, 76, 300, 339,
377, 606; soldier discharged at, 343; cen¬
tennial at, 573, 593.
Yorkville (S.C.), resident, 384, 542, 580.
Yorkville (S.C.) Enquirer, clippings, 381, 404,
450, 509.
Young, - , bonds of, 49; in Indian battle,
354; gives information, 586.
Young, H., letter, 22.
Young, J. H., letter, 138.
Young, Jacob, dead, 138; statement, 357.
Yeung, Gen. John A., mentioned, 538.
Young, Thomas, landowner, 502.
Young, William, death, 121, 138.
Young, Capt. William, in Revolution, 351.
Youngsville (S.C.), resident, 447.
Zane, Col. Ebenezer, in Revolution, 75; pa¬
pers, 104.
Zeigler’s Station (Tenn.), attack on, 94, 107.
Zeisberger, David, papers of, 621.
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